46 jobs found in St Austell

Do you have demonstrable experience delivering quantity surveying activities on complex infrastructure projects using NEC4 contracts? Are you confident managing and assuring compensation events, payment assessments, and contractual notices within a regulated or high-integrity environment? Would you like to be the key commercial voice on a high-visibility engineering programme where your decisions directly shape delivery outcomes? The Opportunity Are you ready to play a pivotal role in a major infrastructure remediation programme within one of the UK’s most technically complex and high-integrity environments? This opportunity has arisen due to programme expansion and the increased prioritisation of critical infrastructure upgrades. You’ll join a forward-thinking project team delivering high-value engineering works where your commercial expertise will directly influence programme certainty, safety, and long?term asset resilience. Your duties and responsibilities will be * Providing...

Site / Section Engineer Location: Plymouth Hours: 45 hours per week (07:30 – 17:00) Reporting to: Sub Agent / Agent About the Role We are seeking an experienced Site / Section Engineer to join a major infrastructure redevelopment project within a live MOD environment in Plymouth. This role will support the delivery of technically compliant works to design specification, ensuring construction is carried out safely, on programme, and to the highest quality standards. The successful candidate will take responsibility for setting out, quality assurance, dimensional control, and providing engineering support to overcome technical challenges on site. Due to the sensitive nature of the site, BPSS security clearance is required (process can take up to 8 weeks). Eligibility criteria: Candidates must: Hold a passport from a NATO or MISWG member country Have resided in the UK for the past 5 years Key Responsibilities Preparation and management of as-built drawings Establish and...

Senior/Principal EC&I Engineer Location: Plymouth (Hybrid) Contract Length: 12 months Rate: £500 Per Day Inside IR35 Site expectations: 3x a week, on-site We are seeking a Senior/Principal EC&I (Electrical, Control & Instrumentation) Engineer to join our Major Infrastructure Projects Business Unit, based in Plymouth. This role will primarily focus on managing and ensuring the delivery of site quality through the installation and commissioning of electrical activities at the submarine refit complex. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing technical support, managing inspections, and ensuring that contractors adhere to project specifications and timelines. Key Responsibilities: Ensure the effective delivery of site quality by managing and supporting the installation and commissioning processes for electrical works in the submarine refit complex. Provide expert advice to the construction and project teams, communicating effectively with contractors and...

Do you have proven experience working with NEC3 or NEC4 contracts within a civil engineering or infrastructure environment? Are you able to obtain (or do you already hold) SC clearance and work full?time on a secure site? Are you ready to take on a role where your decisions and supervision directly influence the success, safety and continuity of a nationally significant infrastructure asset? The Opportunity Are you looking to step into a role where you can directly influence the successful delivery of a major civil infrastructure programme within a secure, highly regulated environment? This opportunity has arisen due to programme growth and increased delivery demands, creating the need for an experienced professional to support and supervise a critical package of works. You’ll be joining an established, high-performing team, working within a complex and rewarding setting that demands precision, stakeholder collaboration, and exceptional delivery discipline. This role offers...

Assistant Survey Manager Location: Plymouth – Devonport Royal Dockyard - 5 days on site  Hours: 42.5 per week (08:00–17:00) Carmichael UK is recruiting for an experienced Assistant Survey Manager to join a major long-term redevelopment project at Devonport Docks in Plymouth. This role is to manage the day to day survey works on site.  This role will support the Survey Manager in leading site surveying operations, maintaining high-quality data standards, and ensuring compliance with stringent QA/QC and QC1 procedures. You will play a key role in coordinating survey activities across multiple construction areas while helping to manage and develop a growing team of surveyors and technicians. Please note: Due to the sensitive nature of the site, BPSS security clearance is required. This process can take up to 8 weeks. Applicants must hold a passport from a NATO or MISWG member country and have resided in the UK for the past 5 years. Key Responsibilities Support the Survey...

Carmichael UK are seeking a competent Section Engineer to join a major project in Plymouth on a long term basis.  Due to the site being a high Security base, additional security checks will need to be made – BPSS level of security clearance is required. These checks can take up to 4-6 weeks to process. Only candidates holding EU, NATO, 5 Eyes, or MISWG member passports and have been a UK residence for the last 5 years can be considered for this role. As a Section Engineer, you will be responsible for the following:  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...

Our client a well known and reprital business within the Nuclear industry are actively looking to hire a Lead Civil Engineer tp be based onsite in Plymouth. Job Title: Lead Civial Engineer Location: Plymouth Duration: 46 Weeks Hourly Rate: Competitive (Inside IR35 / Umbrella) Days/Hours Per Week: 5 Days - 40 Hour Week Typical activities will include: Identify project functional requirements, Works Information, preparation of GI specifications, responding to Technical Queries, Requests for Information (RFI) for the project. Manage engineering support to the project. Support project optioneering process. Review and accept project drawings and documentation. Manage detailed design activities in accordance with project standards. Carry out technical assessment/approval of contractors work instruction/method statements/risk. Assessments: Provide technical supervision of construction/deconstruction activities to ensure compliance with design intent. Specify and provide technical...

Assistant Project Manager (APM) / NEC3 Supervisor Location: Plymouth Security Requirement: UK National with valid SC Clearance (or eligible to obtain) The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager / NEC3 Supervisor to support the successful delivery of a major capital infrastructure project within a highly regulated, nuclear safeguarding environment. This is a pivotal role supporting the Project Manager in driving performance across programme, cost, quality, safety, and contract administration. You will work within a collaborative and high-performing team, engaging with senior stakeholders and ensuring construction activities are delivered to the highest standards of compliance, quality, and safety. The successful candidate will be delivery-focused, commercially aware, and confident operating within an NEC3/4 contractual framework. Key Responsibilities Assistant Project Manager (APM) Responsibilities Support the Project Manager in the management...

12 Month Contract (initially) Up to £65 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 delivery of site Quality by...

Electrical / Mechanical Labour Support - £17.88-£21.57 p/h (dependant on experience) | Plymouth | 6 months Join one of the UK's most prestigious engineering projects at Devonport Dockyard in Plymouth. We're looking for Level 2/3 engineers in Electrical or Mechanical to support major onboard ships with upkeeping duties and help keep them operational during deep maintenance periods. This 6-month contract offers up to £21.57 p/hr, with a 35-hour workweek (Mon-Fri, early finish Fridays). The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting to maintain electrical and mechanical systems onboard vessels in deep maintenance periods and contributing to the regeneration of systems and equipment to full operational condition ready for tests and trials by: Conducting maintenance of dedicated mechanical and electrical systems Reporting on system equipment and condition to ensure stakeholder awareness for future operation Rectifying defect of equipment If you're time-served, hold a...

Electrical / Mechanical Labour Support - £17.88-£21.57 p/h (dependant on experience) | Plymouth | 6 months Join one of the UK's most prestigious engineering projects at Devonport Dockyard in Plymouth. We're looking for Level 2/3 engineers in Electrical or Mechanical to support major onboard ships with upkeeping duties and help keep them operational during deep maintenance periods. This 6-month contract offers up to £21.57 p/hr, with a 35-hour workweek (Mon-Fri, early finish Fridays). The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting to maintain electrical and mechanical systems onboard vessels in deep maintenance periods and contributing to the regeneration of systems and equipment to full operational condition ready for tests and trials by: Conducting maintenance of dedicated mechanical and electrical systems Reporting on system equipment and condition to ensure stakeholder awareness for future operation Rectifying defect of equipment If you're time-served, hold a...

ARM are recruiting a Residential Electrical Engineer to support a major project at Devonport Royal Dockyard. Reporting to the Lead Construction Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing and assuring the quality of electrical installation and commissioning activities throughout the construction lifecycle. Your primary focus will be electrical works within facilities supporting submarine refit operations, ensuring compliance with scope, standards, and safety regulations. Key responsibilities: Ensuring delivery of site quality through active management, advice, and on-site support Witnessing installation and commissioning activities Managing day-to-day planning matters alongside the Lead Construction Manager Providing technical guidance to construction and project teams Resolving site issues and Technical Queries within contractual timescales Ensuring contractors adhere strictly to scope of works and approved change requests Conducting and recording inspections in...

An excellent, long term contract opportunity for a Security Cleared Resident Electrical Engineer, ideally with electrical power experience, to join a leading client based onsite, full time in Plymouth Devon. Hourly rate: £65.00, negotialbe. The purpose of the post is: 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...

Role: Resident Electrical Engineer Location: Devonport, Plymouth Duration: 12 months Inside IR35: Umbrella The purpose: 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. Roles& responsibilities: Ensure the...

We’re partnering with a world renowned manufacturer, the UK’s largest provider of engineering solutions and a global leader in production, service and maintenance. With over 70,000 employees across 60 countries, this is your chance to join a high-performing team delivering cutting-edge technology that powers systems worldwide. Roles Available Electronics Assembler * Hand assembly of PCBs and electronic components * Coil winding and loom preparation – wiring, crimping, wire-stripping * Rack and cubicle assembly and wiring * Soldering (Surface Mount & Through-hole) and conformal coating * Following technical drawings, schematics, and production instructions * Using both manual and automated test equipment (Fluke meters, multimeters) Test Operative * Assembly and testing of electrical/electronic components * Visual inspections of electronic and light mechanical systems * Use of semi-automatic test...

Job Title: Site Agent – Roads and Networks,  Location: Hinckley Point C, Somerset Company: Carmichael Recruitment Industry: Construction, Infrastructure About Carmichael Recruitment: Carmichael Recruitment is a specialist recruitment agency supporting the construction and infrastructure sectors. We are known for delivering top-tier professionals for high-profile projects and are proud to play a key role in shaping the future of the UK’s infrastructure. Job Description: We are seeking a highly skilled Site Agent with experience in roads, networks, highways, and drainage for an exciting role at Hinckley Point C, one of the UK’s most significant and complex nuclear projects. This is an excellent opportunity for engineers with a background in civil infrastructure to work on a cutting-edge, large-scale development. As a Site Engineer, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations on site, ensuring quality, safety, and compliance with engineering standards for...

Our client, is seeking a Project Manager specialising in Highway Improvements to lead vital projects. This contract role offers an opportunity to oversee large-scale infrastructure enhancements that support sustainability, safety, and local economic growth. If you have a solid background in managing complex highway infrastructure projects and stakeholder engagement, this position could be the next step in your career. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage the delivery of highway improvement projects including junction upgrades, pedestrian routes, cycling infrastructure, and traffic signal enhancements Coordinate with internal teams, external contractors, and partner organisations to ensure projects meet timescales and budgets Engage with the public, elected members, and stakeholders through consultation, reports, and presentations Oversee statutory and democratic processes related to project approval and delivery Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations and manage project health...

Our client is seeking a Highway Improvements Engineer to join their team, playing a vital role in delivering essential infrastructure upgrades. This position involves supporting the planning, programme, and project management of highway improvement initiatives, ensuring that public engagement and democratic processes are seamlessly integrated into project delivery. Key Responsibilities: Assist in managing highway improvement projects, ensuring they meet democratic and statutory requirements Coordinate with project teams, design engineers, technicians, and external partners to deliver projects effectively Support programme and project management activities, including scheduling and resource planning Engage with the public, elected members, and stakeholders during consultation and engagement events Attend meetings, exhibitions, and out-of-hours consultation events as required Maintain effective communication channels with contractors, external agencies, and internal teams Assist in...

Job Opportunity: Shift Manager – Tunnelling (Hinkley Point C Project) 📍 Location: Somerset CarmichaelUK are seeking an experienced Shift Manager  to support the delivery of tunnelling operations on the prestigious Hinkley Point C project in Somerset, Bridgwater. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of one of the UK’s most high-profile infrastructure projects, working with a leading team on a technically challenging and rewarding package of works. 🔧 Key Responsibilities: Oversee daily tunnelling operations, ensuring safety, quality, and programme requirements are met Coordinate site teams and subcontractors to ensure smooth delivery across shifts Report to the senior management team on progress, risks, and resource needs Maintain site records and ensure compliance with HSE standards ✅ Requirements: Demonstrable tunnel experience, ideally with exposure to pipejacking techniques Experience working at Sub-Agent level or above Strong leadership, communication, and...

Contract Process Development Engineer Rate: £50–£55 per hour (Outside IR35) Working Arrangement: 2–3 days per week on-site (Bristol) Duration: 6 month contract Role Overview We are seeking a skilled and proactive Process Development Engineer to lead the development, optimisation, and implementation of robust manufacturing and assembly processes. This role is ideal for an engineer who thrives on improving process performance, driving quality and consistency, and supporting scalable production systems. You will work cross-functionally with engineering, production, quality, and supply chain teams to define and refine manufacturing processes that meet operational and regulatory requirements. You will play a key role in supporting new product introductions while continuously improving existing production workflows. Key Responsibilities Provide technical and operational leadership for on-site process development related to the manufacture of electronic devices Lead the...