252 jobs found in St Albans

Site Agent – Civils & Earthworks  Location: North London  We are seeking an experienced Site Agent to join a leading civil engineering contractor on a major earthworks project, with a strong focus on cut and fill operations. This is a key role responsible for managing on-site activities, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget. Key Responsibilities Oversee daily site operations on civils and bulk earthworks packages Manage cut and fill activities, excavation, and grading works Coordinate subcontractors, plant, and labour on site Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards Monitor progress against programme and report to senior management Maintain quality control and ensure works meet project specifications Liaise with engineers, planners, and stakeholders Requirements Proven experience as a Site Agent / Sub Agent in civil engineering Strong background in earthworks and cut & fill projects Experience on...

Job Title: Elector Mechanical Assembler / Lathe operative Location: St Albans Contract Length: 4 week temp vacancy - possible ongoing/temp to perm Hours: Between 7:30/8:00am - 5:00/5:30pm (flexible within this range) Department: Production / Engineering Reports To: Workshop Manager / Production Supervisor Overview We are seeking an experienced Lathe Mechanical Assembler for a short-term assignment in St Albans. This hands‑on role involves mechanical assembly, and producing metal components to precise engineering standards and lathe work. Ideal for someone with strong workshop experience who can hit the ground running. Key Responsibilities Mechanical Assembly Assemble components, sub‑assemblies, and full units Fit, align, and test parts for correct operation Carry out drilling, tapping, deburring, and general bench fitting Ensure all finished parts meet quality standards General Duties Work safely and follow workshop procedures Keep the workspace clean and organised...

DV Cleared Monitoring Engineer Hemel Hempstead (Onsite) Up to £800 per day (Inside IR35) DV Clearance Required (MOD Environment) Are you an experienced Monitoring Engineer with strong infrastructure expertise and DV clearance? We're looking for a skilled professional to join a high-profile MOD programme, taking ownership of monitoring operations and leading a technical team within a secure environment. This is a key role where you'll combine hands-on engineering, leadership, and strategic input to drive operational excellence and support critical systems. What You'll Be Doing Leading day-to-day operations of the Windows/Infrastructure team Managing and optimising monitoring tools such as SCOM and PRTG Designing and configuring dashboards for network and system monitoring Supporting project delivery including solution design, estimation, and implementation Ensuring SLA compliance through effective incident response and escalation Mentoring engineers and building SME capability...

Endpoint Engineer (Contract) Location: Hemel Hempstead (Onsite) Rate: £600-£700 per day (Inside IR35) Clearance: MOD DV required Role Overview Lead the day-to-day technical operations of the Windows/Endpoint team, providing subject matter expertise across endpoint security and infrastructure. The role combines hands-on engineering, team leadership, and strategic input to support operational delivery within a secure, enterprise environment. Key Responsibilities Lead and mentor a team of engineers, developing SME capability and aligning skills with digital strategy Support project delivery: solution design, estimation, implementation, and technical validation Manage and respond to incidents in line with SLAs, including escalation where required Collaborate with architects and designers to recommend and validate technical solutions Contribute to pre-sales activities and cost/effort estimation Maintain accurate documentation (operational procedures, user guides, project...

1 x Mechanical Project Engineer to work on a 2 year Water Treatment Plant project in Harpenden (Plumbing, pipefitting background) Our client is a main contractor overseeing the subcontractors ensuring the work is being carried out safely and correctly. They ideally want someone Temp to perm The Temp rate is be £350 - £410 per day depending on experience Please call Harry from mclaren on (phone number removed)

Job Title: Project Quantity Surveyor Location: Hertfordshire Contract Type: Contract (Outside IR35) Rate: £400 per day Company Overview We are recruiting for a Project Quantity Surveyor to support delivery across a portfolio of rail infrastructure works in the Cambridge region. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing contractor with a strong pipeline of secured rail projects, offering long-term contract potential and exposure to high-profile schemes within the sector. The Role As a Project Quantity Surveyor, you will take a lead role in managing the commercial aspects of rail projects, ensuring effective cost control, risk management, and contractual compliance throughout the project lifecycle. Working across sites in Hatfield and Cambridge, you will collaborate closely with operational teams and stakeholders to drive commercial performance and support successful project delivery. Key Responsibilities • Full commercial management of assigned rail projects • Cost...

Senior Electrical Design Engineer - Building Services Contract (Outside IR35) Hybrid Watford Office-Based We have a current opportunity for a Contract Senior Electrical Design Engineer on a contract basis. The position will be based in Watford. For further information about this position please apply. About the role: * Projects - spread across a wide range of sectors, though high amount of healthcare projects * Contract Length - 6 months (can be extended) * Location - Watford Requirements: * Experience working on complex projects * Experience working for a building services consultancy/contractor * Have experience leading/coordinating a team On offer is an excellent contract rate of between £45 - £50p/h for the successful applicant. This is an Outside IR35 assignment. About Energi People Energi People is a highly specialised recruitment consultancy with a strong foothold in the global built environment sector for over 20 years. We excel in connecting technical...

Day Rate: £245 - for 2.5 jobs completed per day (e.g. 2x Dual & 1 Single Installation / transactional jobs) Bonus: + £35 for any jobs completed over 5 per day, - £35 for any jobs completed under 2.5 per day. Uncapped commission. Introduction • Full end to end installation of Electric & Gas smart meters, including commissioning and transactional work. • Engineers will receive a minimum on 5 jobs per day, for example x2 dual installations and x1 single installation/transactional jobs. • Engineers will have access to national help desks, using a tablet and phone to work through the commissioning process or diagnosing a fault. (MUST be confident using tech) • Big focus on safety, regular visits from managers for HSE assessments and SAE visits. Scope of work • EDI – Electric dumb install • GDI – Gas dumb install • IHD – Ppmid install or exchange • ESR/EDR Electric removal • GSR/GDR Gas removal • De-energise/Re-energise – Isolator install or exchange • ESX –...

Example Recruitment Group is currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established national heating contractor operating within the local authority sector. They have a vacancy for a wet works plumber to cover areas in North West London carrying out wet works plumbing within domestic social housing properties. Contract details are below: Work Type: Replacing radiators, TRVs, ball valves, pipework, and cylinders amongst other tasks Location: North London Working days: Monday to Friday 5 days per week Contract Length: Ongoing Rates: £210.00 per day Payment Terms: Weekly one week in hand Requirements: * 2 years’ experience as a plumber * Experienced in plumbing upgrades and installations. * City & Guilds or NVQ qualification in plumbing * Own van and tools * £2m Public Liability Insurance * No unspent criminal convictions (background check to be carried out at onboarding stage) To apply for this vacancy please use an up-to-date CV and one of our team will be...

Quality Engineer Luton 6-month contract Paying up to £41p/h (inside IR35) What You'll Do Support the Principal Quality Engineer and Quality Manager in achieving quality objectives Act as the Quality focal point for in-service and returns material activities Lead and support investigations into non-conformances, including root cause analysis and corrective actions Review and approve quality documentation relating to returns, concessions, and repair activities Ensure effective traceability and configuration control of returned and unserviceable items Interface with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to resolve quality issues Ensure compliance with AS9100 and customer contractual requirements Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across in-service quality processes Deliver compliant products on time, meeting cost and safety targets Provide reports and supporting data to Programme, Project, and functional teams What You'll Bring Further education and/or...

Working for a global leader in Luton, this contract role requires a competent Manufacturing Test Engineer for an immediate start. As a knowledgeable Manufacturing Test Engineer in the electronics field you will undertake the following duties for this contract: Develop and maintain test systems using National Instruments (NI) hardware and LabVIEW software / Test Stand in a production environment. Design, implement and liaise with equipment suppliers for automated test equipment (ATE) and test fixtures to support the manufacturing process of both low and high volume. A very strong understanding of analogue and digital electronic circuits. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design engineers, production engineers, and quality assurance personnel, to identify test requirements and develop appropriate test strategies. Analyse test data to identify trends and areas for improvement in the manufacturing process and provide recommendations to optimise product quality and...

️ Lead MEICA Commissioning Engineer | Clean Water Projects | Affinity Water Region Outside IR35 | Long-Term AMP8 Programme Leadership Role | Commissioning Strategy | Team Management Some commissioning roles are about witnessing tests and signing paperwork. This one is about leading people, driving standards, and bringing structure to projects before problems ever reach site. A leading Tier 1 contractor delivering clean water projects across the Affinity Water region is looking for a Lead MEICA Commissioning Engineer to oversee commissioning delivery across a portfolio of schemes typically ranging from £5m–£10m. While the individual projects may not be mega-projects, they need someone who has operated at that level before. Someone who understands what “good” looks like on major infrastructure programmes and can bring that level of leadership, planning, coordination, and control into a growing AMP8 delivery environment. This is a role for a true commissioning leader — somebody...

Our client is a well-established engineering firm currently seeking to recruit several Revit Engineers/Technicians for a major M&E project within the North London area This is a long-term opportunity to contribute to a large-scale rail project. They are looking to bring on board around eight Revit Engineers/Technicians to support the ongoing works. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a significant project, with the option to work on a hybrid basis. Details: * Day Rate £320 – 350 a day Outside IR35 * Payments: Weekly * Duration: 2 - 4 years worth of work * Hybrid Working: Looking for 3 days on site 2 days working from home * Start Date: ASAP What they are looking for? * Someone who has strong experience with Revit * A good understanding of M&E based design works * The ability to work both individually and as a team * The ability to work in a fast pace environment If this role seems of any interest, please feel free to call Adam on the details...

My client are seeking a Machine Engineer or someone who has technical knowledge of machinery and feels comfortable around it with ideally a strong warehouse/manufacturing background. You will be operating 2 machines on a night shift and feel comfortable with Night work and have demonstrated that you have done it before. The role is temporary but commitment is required. It is a full time role Monday to Thursday - 11pm to 7am (1 x 15 minute paid break and 1 x 30 minute unpaid) and Friday 10.30pm to 6.30pm (1 x 15 min paid break and 1 30 minute unpaid). The training will be day shifts paid at the day rate of £12.71 for 4 weeks before moving to the Night Shift role. You will be presentable, have great written and spoken English and be able to communicate with ease and confidence. Available to start immediately subject to a successful interview. If you have an engineering background in mechanical or electrical engineering, or an engineering mindset please apply today! Please note...

Supplier Quality Engineer 6 month contract Based in Stevenage - hybrid Offering £45ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience with AS9100 standards? Do you have quality experience in Manufacturing and Supply Chain environments? 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 Supplier Quality 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. You will be involved in: Complete scheduled Quality Assurance audits at suppliers using standardised tools Conduct thorough verification/inspection of products to ensure they meet the required quality standards Identify and document any non-conformities in the manufacturing process and deviations from the product specifications...

We are hiring Full Time METER READERS in your postcode now! Role: Meter Reader (gas and electricity only) - working close to home, no experience is required. Do you like working in an active outdoor role? Do you want to take control of your schedule and work flexibly? If the answer is yes, then this could be the role for you. As a Meter Reader you will be responsible for collecting data from gas, electricity meters for both commercial and residential properties. You will update meter reads accurately throughout the day on your handheld device, also entering the details on a handheld device at each location and providing excellent customer service. What we offer: · £13.45 - 14.00 per hour basic pay (weekly payment) · Weekly Hours 37.5 hours a week with flexible start and finish times Monday - Friday between 8am - 8pm. · £27,000 to £31,000 average annual earnings. · Progression and promotion opportunities for higher earnings -( 360 technical Meter Reader, Auditor, Gas and...

On behalf of our client, we are looking for a Electronics Engineer to join them on an initial 12-month basis. As Electronics Engineer you will join the Calibration & Maintenance Team, to service Electrical and Electronic Test Equipment, including Special to Type Test Equipment. Some of these tasks include fault finding and repair of test equipment, supporting routine calibrations, commissioning of Test Equipment and drift analysis. Role: Electronics Engineer Pay: £32 -£35 per hour via Umbrella Location: Stevenage Contract: 12 months (possible extension) IR35 Status: Inside Security Clearance: SC Clearence needed however can start on BPSS Skillset/experience required: Minimum qualification: HNC/HND in Electrical & Electronics Engineering. Experience and knowledge in the calibration of test equipment and maintenance of test systems to component level. Able to utilise instructions, handbooks, drawings or specifications to provide technical advice/guidance. Able to use...

On behalf of our Global Space and Defence client, we are seeing to recruit a Operations Quality Assurance Engineer on a 6 month contract, with potential for extension. Role: Operations Quality Assurance Engineer Pay : £32/hour, via Umbrella Contract : Monday - Friday, 37 hours per week, 6 month contract - potential extension Location : Stevenage IR35 Status : Inside Role Overview Our Quality Assurance department ensures with confidence that our customers' requirements are being met during the manufacturing, assembly, integration and test phases of the Spacecraft build cycle. Vigilance and dedication in our efforts allows us to develop customised solutions, proactively eliminate problems, improve operational performance, maintain low costs, keeping our people safe and our customer satisfied in our unique and highly specialised operations and product manufacture. Responsibilities The QA is fully empowered to manage all aspects of quality within the Spacecraft Production...

MERITUS are recruiting for a Operations Quality Assurance Engineer to join our Defence and Space client at their Stevenage site. OPERATIONS QUALITY ASSURANCE ENGINEER - INSIDE IR35 - £32 PER HOUR - 6 MONTHS - LIKELY EXTENDED - 1 STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESS An opportunity has arisen for an Operational Quality Assurance Engineer to join a highly specialised defence and space manufacturing environment in the UK. The Quality function plays a critical role in ensuring that customer and regulatory requirements are met across the full spacecraft production lifecycle, including manufacturing, assembly, integration, and test. This position sits directly within the production environment and is responsible for driving quality standards, preventing defects, and ensuring compliance in complex, high-value hardware programmes. Key Responsibilities Take full ownership of quality assurance activities within a designated production area Conduct critical inspections and witness key manufacturing...

CAFM Business Analyst required for long term contract assignment based in Stevenage Skillset/experience required: Essential Experience working with CAFM, asset management or facilities management systems such as: - IBM Maximo - Planon - Archibus Experience within facilities management, real estate or property operations Experience establishing governance framework or change management processes Knowledge of project delivery methodologies or business analysis frameworks Proven experience as a business analyst or senior business analyst Strong experience documenting business and functional requirements Demonstrate experience in process mapping and operational design Experience supporting system implementations or enterprise platforms Strong stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills Excellent documentation and communication abilities Overview of department: The CAFM Business Analyst is responsible for establishing structured project delivery, documentation standards,...