178 jobs found in Trafford

The Project Commercial Manager (Works Contracts) will report to the Senior Project Commercial Manager and will be part of a major, commercial-scale construction project to build a stability Island and long-duration energy storage facility in Carrington.   Supported by a team of NEC Project Managers and Quantity Surveyors the Project Commercial Manager (Works Contracts) will be responsible for: Managing the commercial aspects of the project works contracts. Working collaboratively and constructively with the Project Team and the supply chain to develop effective relationships and drive project success. Developing and assuring commercial reporting across these contracts. Key tasks, activities and responsibilities of the role   Main Scope of Responsibilities:   Contract Management: Lead the contract administration of various works contracts including Mechanical, Electrical & Instrumentation and various Civils work mainly operating under NEC forms of contract. Monitor contractor...

The Commercial and Procurement Lead will report to the Senior Project Commercial Manager and will be part of a major, commercial-scale construction project to build a stability Island and long-duration energy storage facility in Carrington.   Supported by a Procurement Manager and Procurement Specialist the Commercial and Procurement Lead will be responsible for: Maintaining the Procurement Plan for all UK based activities and ensuring all contracts are placed in line with the project schedule. Performing the Commercial Panel Secretary role. Provide commercial advice, direction and guidance to Package Leads across various contracts ranging from consultancy services, logistics services, materials and equipment supplies. Assuring adherence to processes and procedures across the project. Developing and assuring commercial reporting across these frameworks and contracts. Developing and maintaining a comprehensive contract register for the project. Liasing with Finance and Accounts...

The Role – Semi Skilled Fitter / Mechanical Assembler As a Semi Skilled Fitter, you will be responsible for assembling mechanical components and complete assemblies in line with engineering drawings and company specifications. Key Responsibilities: * Assemble and construct complete mechanical assemblies from engineering drawings * Work from general arrangement and detailed engineering drawings * Ensure all components are correctly aligned using appropriate jigs and tools * Monitor build quality and ensure all parts are fit for purpose * Carry out quality checks throughout the assembly process * Identify and report non-conforming or damaged parts to the supervisor * Ensure all work is fully understood before commencing final assembly * Complete builds within agreed timeframes and to required specifications * Maintain accurate quality and production records * Follow company procedures and comply with all health...

Job Title: Paint Sprayer. Our client, based in Trafford Park, is looking to recruit an experienced Paint Sprayer. We have worked with this client for several years; they offer a first class working environment and the opportunity to work in the Rail sector. Paint Sprayer: Main Duties: Prepare and paint train wheels and axles. Using 2 pack airless paint systems. They require a Paint Sprayer with a minimum 2 years’ experience. Paint Sprayer: Hours of work: 3 shift rotating pattern - Monday to Friday: 06.00 - 14.00 Monday to Thursday, Friday 06.00 - 12 noon. 14.00 - 22.00 Monday to Thursday, Friday 12.00 - 18.00. Nights: 22.00 - 06.00 Monday to Thursday & Friday: 18.00 - midnight. What they are looking for in candidates: Paint Sprayer: Qualifications / Skills/ Experience: Candidates must have experience painting in an engineering / industrial environment. Salary / Hourly Rates: 2 shift rate: £17.34 per hour. 3 shift rate: £18.95 per hour. Benefits Package: 25 days holiday plus...

Warehouse Assistant Trafford, Park, Manchester up to £16.50 per hour Initially 6-month contract 37.5 hours per week   Certain Advantage is partnering with a leading energy company to recruit a Warehouse Assistant. You will play a vital role in ensuring the efficient handling of goods and maintaining excellent service levels with internal and external customers.   Key Responsibilities: Receive and dispatch goods in line with departmental procedures Maintain a clean, organised, and safe warehouse environment Carry out picking, packing, loading, and unloading operations using a Counterbalance Forklift Truck (FLT) Manage finished goods stock control and accurate inventory records Ensure full compliance with internal quality systems and warehouse procedures Support health, safety, and environmental policies and practices Be willing to work flexibly across all warehouse locations within the business  Your Background: Experience in a warehouse or logistics environment Good attention to...

Principal Mechanical Engineer (Engineering and Design) Due to a continued increase in engineering and design workload in the water sector to support AMP 8 for multiple clients including United Utilities, Severn Trent, Thames Water, Southern Water, Northumbrian Water and Yorkshire Water. Role location is the Manchester office. Key Responsibilities · • To ensure compliance with Company & Client Policy with respect to water sector requirements. • To complete specific design tasks as delegated by the Project Discipline Engineer or Engineering Manager as appropriate. • To ensure work packs are delivered in timely and cost effective manner and in line with Company & Clients Project requirements and applicable Company & Client Codes and Standards. Where task forces are mobilised the team members are to be selected through the SQEP process and be familiar in the appropriate field of work. • To ensure well maintained Quality Assurance, auditable records, and technical files in...

Do you have experience of working within a chemical environment? Do you have an FLT Counter Balance Licence? We might have your next role. We are recruiting 2 Chemical Process Operatives with FLT Counterbalance licences on behalf of a highly reputable chemical manufacturer based in Wythenshawe. This is an excellent opportunity to join a chemical company with over 100 years of industry expertise PLEASE NOTE: This role is within a chemical manufacturing environment. We are specifically seeking candidates with relevant manufacturing/chemical experience, not solely FLT drivers. Key Responsibilities of the chemical operative: *Operating within a chemical manufacturing environment, adhering to strict safety procedures *Manual handling and heavy lifting duties *Safely moving raw materials and finished goods using an FLT Counterbalance *Loading and unloading vehicles *Supporting production both on and off the truck *Carrying out general housekeeping and maintaining high safety...

AI & Digital Transformation Specialist | Manchester Hybrid Opportunity  NES Fircroft are currently supporting our client, one of the world’s leading agriculture and crop science companieswith the recruitment of an AI & Digital Transformation Specialist. You will join their European Supply Operations team based in Manchester on a hybrid opportunity! This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in AI, automation, Power Platform, Python, data analytics, and digital process improvement to work on large-scale transformation projects within supply chain and logistics operations. The role will focus on improving operational efficiency through automation, AI-driven solutions, workflow improvements, dashboards, reporting tools, and digital transformation initiatives across European operations. You will be involved in: ✅ Process automation and workflow optimisation ✅ AI / ML-based operational tools and analytics ✅ Power BI, Power Apps & Power Automate...

A leading engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Senior EICA Engineer to support a growing portfolio of water sector projects across the UK. This role offers flexible hybrid working, with the expectation of attending a Manchester office and project sites as required. This is a long term contract position, and can be outside ir35.  The Role Reporting to the Project Lead Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality Electrical, Control, Instrumentation & Automation (EICA) design solutions across major water frameworks. Key Responsibilities Deliver cost-effective design documentation aligned with client specifications and project requirements Produce outline and detailed EICA designs for water sector projects Conduct site surveys and provide technical input during project lifecycle Attend Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and produce detailed reports Review and ensure compliance of subcontractor designs Prepare, check, and approve engineering...

Project Procurement Manager Location: Manchester / Hybrid Contract: 6-9 Month Rolling Contract Rate: £40 per hour (PAYE) The Role We are seeking an experienced Project Procurement Manager to join a high-performing Project Team on a contract basis. You will play a key role in integrating procurement into the project management process, organising, controlling, and monitoring all procurement activities across allocated projects. Working autonomously, you will develop and deliver procurement strategies, manage supplier engagement, and ensure cost-effective purchasing aligned to programme and business objectives. Typical project values range up to £500m with spend in excess of £200m Key Responsibilities Develop and drive procurement strategies to achieve cost, schedule, and quality objectives Lead RFQs, supplier negotiations, selection processes, and issue purchase orders in line with procurement procedures Take ownership of allocated A & B projects with combined values of...

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experiened Principal Highway Engineer to come and join a busy client in the Manchester area. The main duties of the experienced Principal Highway Engineer are: Lead the delivery of major capital highways and infrastructure programmes from concept through to completion. Manage and coordinate high-profile transport and regeneration schemes funded through major government investment programmes. Oversee the planning, programming, design coordination, and implementation of highway improvement projects. Provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary project teams, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to required standards. Coordinate the production of technical designs, cost estimates, drawings, and project documentation to support scheme delivery and funding requirements. Manage external consultants, contractors, and specialist partners to ensure successful project outcomes and value for money. Act as the key...

Electrical Site Supervisor - National Grid Substations Location: Manchester Contract Length: 12 Months Rate: £350 - £380 per day Ltd Turner Lovell is currently recruiting for an experienced Electrical Site Supervisor to support the delivery of National Grid substation project in the Northwest. This is an excellent opportunity to join a High Voltage project management specialist with a strong pipeline of UK transmission and renewable energy projects. The successful candidate will work on National Grid projects involving GIS substations across 132kV-400kV voltage levels. Previous experience supervising electrical installation activities on UK National Grid projects is essential. The Electrical Site Supervisor will oversee day-to-day site activities during the construction, installation, and commissioning phases, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with programme requirements. Duties: Supervise electrical installation works on National Grid substation...

Rubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for Project Procurement Manager on a 6-9 Month Rolling Contract, based in Greater Manchester / Hybrid. Role Summary As part of the Project Team, you will Integrate Procurement in the project management process and organise, control and monitor all Procurement activities in a project. * To develop and drive the Procurement strategy of assigned activities to ensure cost effective purchasing to meet cost targets and expediting to meet programmes. * Develop and deliver Procurement Strategy for allocated Projects, issue RFQ’s, conduct negotiation with suppliers, drive the selection process and raise/issue Purchase orders in accordance with Procurement Procedures, to meet objectives. (typically up to £15 million) * Working in an autonomous manner using acquired knowledge and skills, to make key procurement decisions within limits of authority, to support the Procurement Manager in ensuring that the business has a professional...

Experienced Rail/Substation Electrical Supervisors required in the Manchester area Candidates will ideally have experience of LV fit out in a rail and or substation environment. Must hold the following JIB Gold Card SSSTS and PTS. Large CMS install project must have experience for on site reporting man mangament and a undertanding of the rail infrastructure. Work is on days with weekends available on occasion paid at an enhanced rate - ongoing work for right person CIS or Ltd paid (subject to SDC) For more info rates etc please call Amul on (phone number removed)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Drainage Engineer to come and join a busy client in the Manchester area to support the Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA) in managing flood risk and surface water drainage within the authority area.  The role involves reviewing planning applications, assessing drainage strategies, undertaking drainage design work, and ensuring compliance with national and local flood risk and sustainable drainage policies. The main duties of the experienced Drainage Engineer are: Review and assess planning applications for compliance with local and national flood risk and drainage policies. Provide LLFA consultation responses on planning applications relating to surface water drainage. Assess Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs) and Drainage Strategies submitted with development proposals. Ensure development proposals meet Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) standards and guidance (e.g., Non-Statutory Technical Standards for SuDS). Liaise with...

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experience Highway Technical Support Officer to come and join a busy client in the North West. The main duties of the Highway Technical Support Officer are: Provide technical and administrative support within transport and infrastructure service teams. Deliver advice and guidance to members of the public, customers, councillors, and stakeholders on highways and transport related matters. Maintain and update accurate technical data across highways, traffic management, asset management, and adoption systems. Support the management of customer enquiries and correspondence within agreed service timescales using CRM systems. Assist with the preparation, tracking, and monitoring of works orders and related documentation. Support budget monitoring processes and management reporting requirements. Help produce management information and performance reports to support service delivery. Liaise with internal departments, contractors, and third...

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Highway Inspector to come and join a busy client in the North West. The experienced Highway Inspector  will be responsible for investigating highway maintenance issues raised by residents, diagnosing and identifying solutions to problems and identifying appropriate highway maintenance work. You will keep customers informed on progress whilst planning the delivery of the work. The main duties of the experienced Highway Inspector are: Carry out highway inspections, assessments, and site investigations to identify required maintenance and repair works. Investigate highway maintenance issues raised by residents and stakeholders, identifying practical and cost-effective solutions. Plan, coordinate, and oversee highway maintenance and repair works to ensure delivery to required safety and quality standards. Supervise highway operatives and repair teams, ensuring safe and effective use of labour, plant, and materials. Maintain...

Senior Project Engineer - OLE We are seeking an experienced and safety-focused Senior Project Engineer to support the successful delivery of rail infrastructure projects across the UK rail network. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong engineering professional with expertise in Overhead Line Equipment (OLE) and/or Third Rail systems to play a key role in the design, construction, testing and commissioning of major rail projects. The successful candidate will ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in compliance with Network Rail standards, legislation and industry best practice. Key Responsibilities Deliver safe, high-quality and cost-effective engineering solutions across rail infrastructure projects Implement Network Rail systems, engineering controls and project procedures throughout the project lifecycle Provide technical leadership, guidance and assurance to Project Engineers and wider delivery teams Monitor compliance with Railway Group...

Are you a Senior Project Engineer with extensive experience across OLE or third rail infrastructure? Do you have a strong background managing engineering assurance, construction compliance and technical delivery on major rail projects? Contract Length: 8 Months Rate: £550-£600/day Umbrella (Inside IR35) Location: Manchester - 3 days onsite per week This is an excellent opportunity to join a client organisation on a high-profile national programme, supporting the safe and compliant delivery of critical OLE infrastructure works across the rail network. If you have a proven track record delivering engineering assurance on major rail projects and are confident overseeing design, construction, testing and commissioning activities within a safety-critical environment, this role is for you. As the Senior Project Engineer, you will lead and manage the application of engineering standards across design and construction activities, ensuring all projects comply with legislation,...

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead Electrical Engineer to take ownership of the electrical scope across multiple major water frameworks. This role will suit an experienced engineer capable of leading technical delivery, managing teams, and ensuring high-quality engineering outputs across all design and delivery stages. You will play a key role in driving engineering excellence, coordinating multi-disciplinary interfaces, and supporting project teams across a range of UK water infrastructure schemes. This is a long term contract, outside ir35.  Key Responsibilities Lead delivery of the electrical engineering scope across multiple projects Manage schedules, MDRs, change control, reporting, and technical coordination Delegate and oversee work packages within the electrical team Support estimating activities including CTR development Provide technical leadership across all deliverables, including: Basis of Design Power systems, earthing, lightning, load & cable...