41 major projects programme delivery lead jobs found

Construction Rail Engineer (CRE) - Immediate Start Based in Bristol Start Date: ASAP Contract Type: Contract / Freelance £(Apply online only) per day  About the Role: We are seeking an experienced and highly competent Construction Rail Engineer (CRE) to join our team on a major rail infrastructure project. The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe and efficient delivery of engineering and construction activities, ensuring compliance with Network Rail standards, project specifications, and industry best practices. Responsibilities: - Fulfil the duties of the nominated CRE in accordance with Network Rail governance and standards. - Lead and coordinate all construction engineering activities across the project lifecycle. - Ensure all works are planned, managed, and delivered safely, efficiently, and in compliance with project requirements. - Review, assess, and approve construction methodologies, work package plans, engineering deliverables, and technical...

Principal Civil, Structural & Architectural Engineer Westlakes, Cumbria | Hybrid (3 Days Onsite) £61/hour (Inside IR35) | 12+ Month Contract | SC Clearance Required Lead the delivery of a key infrastructure refurbishment project within one of the UK's most important nuclear programmes. We're seeking an experienced Principal CS&A Engineer to take the technical lead on a major building refurbishment feasibility study at a highly regulated nuclear facility. This is an excellent opportunity to influence engineering strategy, develop innovative solutions, and work alongside multidisciplinary teams on a safety-critical project. As the Principal Engineer, you'll lead the development of engineering options for a significant roof refurbishment programme, ensuring solutions meet technical, operational, and regulatory requirements while extending the life of an essential nuclear facility. What You'll Be Doing Lead the delivery of a feasibility study for a major building...

A leading Tier 1 infrastructure contractor is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join a high-profile, secure infrastructure programme near Glasgow. This is a long-term opportunity to work within a highly regulated environment, delivering complex construction and infrastructure works on a nationally significant project. Responsibilities Manage the safe and successful delivery of construction projects from inception through to completion. Lead site teams, subcontractors and key stakeholders. Ensure programme, budget and quality targets are achieved. Drive health, safety and environmental compliance. Manage client relationships and project reporting. Coordinate design, procurement and construction activities. Administer and manage NEC contracts. Requirements Proven experience as a Project Manager within major infrastructure or construction projects. Active SC Clearance is essential. Experience working for a Tier 1 contractor or major infrastructure JV environment....

General Foreman Location:Oxfordshire Rate: £380-£400 per day (umbrella) Contract: 6 months+ (major 2-3 year highways programme, strong extension likelihood) Interview / Start: ASAP Client: Tier 1 Highways Contractor Role Overview Our client is seeking an experienced General Foreman to support a major highways and civils development in Oxfordshire. This long‑term programme includes substantial roadworks, structures, drainage, utilities interfaces and general civils delivery, offering stability and strong extension potential. You will lead site teams, manage subcontractors, ensure safe and compliant delivery, maintain progress against programme, and uphold quality and environmental standards across the project. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Team Oversight Manage Site Engineers, Section Engineers and Foremen Drive a strong safety culture across the entire site team Provide clear daily briefings and maintain accurate site records Construction Delivery Ensure...

A civil engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Freelance Site Agent for a major highways project in Oxfordshire. This is a key site-based role, leading delivery of infrastructure works to programme, budget, and safety standards. As Site Agent you will hold and Engineering background and have a strong track record of delivering projects ideally with a focus on bridges and structures. Key Responsibilities ·Lead site operations and manage engineers and subcontractors ·Support project planning, resource allocation, and programme delivery ·Ensure compliance with NEC contracts and project specifications ·Maintain site records, reports, and documentation ·Drive health & safety, quality, and environmental standards ·Liaise with project, commercial, and planning teams Requirements ·Proven experience as Site Agent / Section Manager in civil engineering ·Strong knowledge of highways projects and NEC contracts ·HNC (or higher) in Civil Engineering ·SMSTS and First...

Design Manager Location: Birmingham (Hybrid/Flexible - minimum 3 days per week on site) Rate: £400 per day Contract Length: 3-6 months IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Are you a Design Manager looking for your next contract opportunity? We're working with a leading engineering and infrastructure organisation that is looking to strengthen its project delivery team with an experienced Design Manager to support the Great Grid Partnership (GGP) portfolio. This is a fantastic opportunity to take responsibility for the coordination, assurance and oversight of design activities across a portfolio of major infrastructure projects. You will play a key role in ensuring design outputs are delivered on time, to the required quality standards and aligned with project requirements and governance processes. Working across multiple projects, the Design Manager will support design planning, programme management, stakeholder coordination and design assurance activities, helping to drive efficient...

CRE Construction / Design Manager Overview We are seeking an experienced CRE Construction / Design Manager to support the delivery of a major rail accessibility improvement programme across multiple station locations. The successful candidate will be responsible for the management and coordination of design and construction activities throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring that all works are delivered safely, compliantly, and in accordance with project requirements. This role requires close collaboration with designers, contractors, project stakeholders, and client representatives to ensure successful project delivery. Key Responsibilities Lead and coordinate design management activities throughout project delivery. Manage the interface between design and construction teams across multiple work locations. Ensure all design and construction activities comply with relevant rail industry standards, processes, and assurance requirements. Liaise with project stakeholders,...

Are you a proven Health and Safety Manager from construction, civil engineering, marine or defence who can lead safety on complex, high-risk programmes in a highly regulated environment? Do you have expert knowledge of CDM 2015, assurance/auditing, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders while driving a positive safety culture across a major site-based delivery team? This is a chance to take ownership of safety across a high-profile portfolio, partnering with project leadership and delivery teams from pre-completion planning through to handover—if you’re looking for real challenge, visible impact and pace, read on and apply now. The Opportunity Join an organisation with a clear public-service mission and a transformation agenda focused on delivering a better estate, a better service and a better business. You’ll be part of a values-led culture where safety, accountability and collaboration matter, with the scale and complexity of work that genuinely develops...

We are currently seeking an experienced Principal Substation Primary (HV Plant) Design Engineer to join a high-performing engineering team delivering major electricity transmission and substation projects. Candidates are required to hold an active BPSS clearance to be considered for this role! This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced primary plant engineer to take a senior technical leadership role across complex transmission-scale projects, while also contributing to team development, client relationships, tendering and business growth. The Role As Principal Primary Design Engineer, you will lead the delivery of FEED and detailed design workstreams for major electricity transmission substation projects. You will provide technical leadership across the HV primary plant discipline, working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, clients, suppliers and subcontractors to ensure technically robust and compliant solutions are delivered. Your responsibilities...

CRE Construction / Design Manager Overview We are seeking an experienced CRE Construction / Design Manager to support the delivery of a major rail accessibility improvement programme across multiple station locations. The successful candidate will be responsible for the management and coordination of design and construction activities throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring that all works are delivered safely, compliantly, and in accordance with project requirements. This role requires close collaboration with designers, contractors, project stakeholders, and client representatives to ensure successful project delivery. Key Responsibilities Lead and coordinate design management activities throughout project delivery. Manage the interface between design and construction teams across multiple work locations. Ensure all design and construction activities comply with relevant rail industry standards, processes, and assurance requirements. Liaise with project stakeholders,...

Design Manager  Location: Carlisle (On-site - minimum 3 days per week) Rate: £400 per day Contract Length: 3-6 months IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Are you a Design Manager looking for your next contract opportunity? We're working with a leading engineering and infrastructure organisation that is looking to strengthen its project delivery team with an experienced Design Manager to support Project Harker in Carlisle. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a major UK energy infrastructure project, taking responsibility for the end-to-end management, coordination and assurance of design activities. You will play a key role in ensuring design deliverables are delivered safely, on time and to the required quality standards. The role requires regular site presence, with a minimum of three days per week on site, supporting coordination, stakeholder engagement, design reviews and construction interface activities. Key Responsibilities ·Manage and maintain the design programme,...

We are currently seeking an experienced Principal Substation Secondary (Protection & Control) Design Engineer to join a high-performing engineering team delivering major electricity transmission and substation projects. Candidates are required to hold an active BPSS clearance to be considered for this role! This is an excellent opportunity for a senior P&C engineer to take a leading technical role across complex, transmission-scale projects, while also contributing to team development, client relationships, tendering and business development. The Role As Principal P&C Design Engineer, you will lead the delivery of FEED and detailed design workstreams for major substation projects, ensuring engineering solutions are technically robust, compliant and delivered to the required standards. You will provide technical leadership to the P&C team while working closely with multidisciplinary engineering, project management, commercial and delivery teams. Key...

Senior Mechanical Estimator – Net Zero Teesside Role Purpose Responsible for pricing change, capturing operational risks, and ensuring the accurate and effective delivery of estimating services during project execution, in compliance with contract requirements and project estimating strategies. Key Responsibilities Act as a senior member of the Estimating team, managing workload and allocating estimating resources across assigned bid teams. Undertake the role of Estimator where required. Support customer cost forecasting and reporting requirements. Review drawings and specifications to prepare accurate cost estimates for labour, materials, equipment and plant. Review contract requirements and ensure all financial information and compliant technical proposals are included. Establish key plant rates and agree estimating methodologies with engineering and planning teams. Carry out detailed analysis of subcontractor quotations and pricing submissions. Prepare preliminary and...

Project Design Lead - Water £60-£70 per hour Inside IR35 Water & Wastewater Advance TRS are looking for an experienced Project Design Lead to provide engineering leadership and design support across major water and wastewater infrastructure projects. The Role Lead design development for membrane process water treatment works, pumping stations, pipelines, shafts, deep pressure tanks and associated infrastructure. Coordinate with Senior Project Design Leads to monitor progress, risks, resources, budgets and programme. Support technical teams to resolve design and delivery issues. Review and develop design and contract specifications for major water and wastewater projects. Identify risks and potential programme delays, escalating where required. Support the team through DCO pre-examination and examination periods. About You Degree-qualified in Civil or Mechanical Engineering. 10+ years' experience in the water/wastewater sector. APM/Project Management qualification...

Are you an experienced Electrical Engineer looking to work on some of the UK's most complex infrastructure projects? We're looking for an Lead Electrical Engineer to join a growing multidisciplinary engineering team, delivering innovative electrical design solutions across major industrial and infrastructure programmes. This is an exciting opportunity to take on a technically challenging role where you'll lead design activities, mentor engineers and collaborate with clients to deliver high-quality engineering solutions from concept through to construction. If you're passionate about engineering excellence and enjoy solving complex technical challenges within a collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you. The Role As a Lead Electircal Engineer, you'll play a key role in delivering electrical engineering designs across a range of multidisciplinary projects. Working closely with project managers, engineers and clients, you'll provide technical leadership while ensuring...

Carmichael UK are recruiting for an experienced Section Engineer to join a leading Tier 1 contractor delivering a major highways infrastructure project in Norfolk. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role on a significant civil engineering scheme designed to improve congestion, journey time reliability and network resilience across a strategically important transport corridor.  As Section Engineer, you will take ownership of a section of works, leading the planning, coordination and delivery of construction activities while ensuring works are undertaken in accordance with contract requirements, specifications and programme objectives. You will also have responsibility for mentoring and developing Site Engineers, Graduate Engineers and Apprentice Engineers within your team.  Key Responsibilities Lead and coordinate site engineering activities within your section of works.  Manage, mentor and develop engineering team members. Produce and update look-ahead...

PROJECT MANAGER VACANCY Principal Client Project Manager - Flood & Coastal Capital Projects Location: Bournemouth (Hybrid Working) Rate: £55 - £65 per hour Contract: Initial 18-Month Contract Lead the Delivery of Major Flood & Coastal Infrastructure Projects An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Principal Client Project Manager to join a well-established South West Flood & Coastal Capital Projects team. With a significant increase in project activity over the next two years, this role offers the opportunity to play a leading part in delivering a portfolio of high-profile flood defence and coastal infrastructure schemes. Working within a highly experienced capital delivery team, you will take ownership of major projects, providing strategic leadership and project management throughout the full project lifecycle. The Role As a Principal Client Project Manager, you will work alongside experienced project managers, NEC specialists and technical...

Role: Construction Delivery Lead - Mechanical, Piping & Civil Position: Contract Location: Hinkley Point C, Somerset - Full time Site based Duration: 12 Months Rolling Day Rate: £460 p/d PAYE + 36 days annual leave // £630 p/d Umbrella Contextual Information Build the Future of Clean Energy Hinkley Point C is one of the UK's largest and most complex infrastructure projects, delivering two new nuclear reactors that will provide low-carbon electricity to millions of homes. We are looking for an experienced Construction Delivery Lead with a strong Mechanical and Piping background to take a key role within the Nuclear Island construction programme. This is not a traditional building-services M&E position. We are specifically interested in construction professionals who understand the delivery of mechanical plant, piping and associated secondary steelwork within major civil structures and can operate effectively at the interface between mechanical installation and...

Senior Project Manager - Energy Infrastructure Project West London Competitive Salary / Day Rate (DOE) Permanent or Contract Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of a major energy infrastructure project in West London. Working on a high-profile scheme, you will take full responsibility for programme delivery, commercial performance, stakeholder management, and the successful execution of works from inception through to completion. Key Responsibilities Lead the safe and successful delivery of a major energy project, ensuring programme, cost, quality, and HSE targets are achieved. Manage multidisciplinary delivery teams, subcontractors, consultants, and key stakeholders. Oversee project planning, risk management, procurement, and contract administration. Drive project performance and provide regular reporting to senior leadership and client teams. Ensure compliance with industry standards, project...

12-Month Contract | Outside IR35 | Hybrid (London) | Renewable Energy We're supporting the delivery of a major UK renewable energy infrastructure programme and are seeking an experienced Lead Risk Manager to join a high-performing project team. Working within the PMO, you'll take ownership of project risk management activities, maintaining the risk register, facilitating risk workshops, performing qualitative and quantitative risk analysis, and supporting project controls, forecasting and reporting. Experience with Primavera P6, ARM (or similar risk software) and quantitative risk analysis is highly desirable. Key Requirements * Proven Risk Management experience on large infrastructure, energy or major capital projects. * Strong understanding of project controls and risk processes. * Experience with Primavera P6 and quantitative risk analysis. * Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills. * Offshore wind or renewable energy experience would be...