8 engineering jobs found in Didcot

IT Systems Engineering Lead - Major Energy/Petrochemical Project Location: Reading, UK (On‑Site) Hours: 37.5 per week Contract Length: 12 Months, start date ASAP Pay Rate Banding: PAYE - £43-17ph - £58.46ph / Umbrella - £56.91ph - £75.31ph IR35:Inside of IR35 About the Opportunity Our Client is delivering a large‑scale petrochemical and refinery upgrade programme aimed at modernising existing assets, integrating new world‑scale facilities, and significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions. As part of this major long‑term project, they are seeking an experienced IT Systems Engineering Lead to join their Project Management Team based in Reading. This is a senior technical leadership role, supporting the pre‑FEED and FEED phases of a complex integrated refinery and petrochemicals development. You will represent Our Client in guiding contractors, shaping engineering standards, driving IT/OT system integration, and ensuring robust, secure, and cost‑effective digital...

The starting salary for this position is £41,585 per annum based on 36 hours per week. If you care about making our roads safer and want to turn that passion into a meaningful career, this could be your next step. Join a team dedicated to reducing road deaths and injuries and improving safety for people walking and cycling across our communities. We're excited to announce two new opportunities for Road Safety Outside Schools Engineers to join our fantastic Road Safety & Schools Sustainable Travel Team as based at Victoria Gate, Woking. As a team we operate a hybrid style combining remote working with up to two days a week in the office to network with colleagues and attend team meetings. The role will also require you to attend site visits throughout the county of Surrey, which may include some evenings. This is a fixed term contract or secondment opportunity until 31st March 2027. For internal candidates, please discuss with your current Line Manager before submitting your...

Senior Quantity Surveyor Contract duration - initially until July 2027 Office location - Chippenham Working arrangements - Hybrid working (3-4 days a week in the office) IR35 - Outside IR35 Rate - £450 - £500 LTD or umbrella A Senior Quantity Surveyor is required to join a Rail Contractor on a major programme of work modernising the railway signalling infrastructure. Responsibilities will include: Leading the commercial function Project work package change control and management Providing contractual and commercial support to Project Managers and Engineering Customer facing engagement Essential: Principal Contractor experience Rail Signalling project experience Degree qualified or equivalent and / or hold professional qualification--- Fusion People are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You'll find a wide selection of...

Our client, a leading company in the rail industry, is currently seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a contract role. This position requires substantial experience in rail or related industries, including engineering, defence, construction, or IT. Key Responsibilities: Provide post-contract commercial support for designated packages of work, including subcontract, materials, and direct labour. Ensure projects are delivered within cost and time constraints. Assist with the commercial management of various work packages, including Design, Installation, Test & Commission, Materials, Telecoms, Electrification, Power, Plant, Professional Services, Civil Engineering, and Permanent Way. Manage work package change control and management. Provide key commercial interface for responsible work package managers. Offer contractual and commercial support to Project Managers and Engineering teams. Oversee cost management, including forecasting, budget management, and control. Monitor and...

Lead Estimator Location: Warwick (with travel to project sites across the East Coast & North) Contract Length: 6 Months (possible Extension) Day Rate: £580 per day (Inside IR35 via Umbrella) Shape the Future of the UK's Clean Energy Transition We're recruiting on behalf of a major UK energy organisation delivering a growing portfolio of hydrogen and new‑energy projects, including two newly approved FEED programmes on the East Coast and in the North. These are early‑stage, strategically important schemes that will play a central role in the UK's industrial decarbonisation journey. With the programme rapidly expanding, we are seeking a credible, polished Lead Estimator to act as the subject matter expert for cost estimation across the hydrogen portfolio. This is an opportunity to step into a high‑visibility role with meaningful impact, supporting a fast‑moving, innovative business area on the rise. Key Responsibilities Produce robust, defendable estimates for FEED and...

Contracts Engineer Support - Southampton - 12‑Month Contract (Inside IR35) Belcan Workforce Solutions is seeking a talented Contracts Engineer Support professional to join our team on a 12‑month Inside IR35 contract, fully based on site in Southampton. This is an excellent opportunity to take a leading role in shaping and delivering contracting strategies that directly influence operational performance and commercial outcomes. As Contracts Engineer Support, you will work at the heart of a fast‑paced environment, collaborating with procurement, technical teams and contractor partners to drive value and continuous improvement across a diverse portfolio of service agreements. In this position, you will support the full contracting lifecycle-from strategy development and tender preparation through to contract implementation, performance management and change control. You will play a key role in developing tender documentation, coordinating bid evaluations, hosting kick‑off meetings...

Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Construction Site Inspector to support inspection and assurance activities on a major rail infrastructure project in London. The role focuses on inspecting all permanent civil works within the Overhead Contact System (OCS) perimeter, ensuring compliance with design specifications, industry standards, and safety requirements. Key Responsibilities Carry out site inspections of all permanent civil works within the OCS perimeter, including but not limited to: Foundations (piled and shallow) Bases for OCS structures (masts, portals, gantries) Concrete works and reinforcement Drainage and associated civil infrastructure Verify works are constructed in accordance with: Approved drawings and specifications Design standards and tolerances Relevant rail and civil engineering standards (e.g., Network Rail standards) Review and sign off Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and quality documentation Identify and record defects, non-conformances,...

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Job Title: CDE & Information Management Training Lead Location: Warwick or The Strand Contract Type: 6 months - possibility for extension Job Summary We are looking for an experienced CDE & Information Management Training Lead to develop and deliver the training strategy for digital information management across a major infrastructure programme. This role is critical for the adoption of Common Data Environment (CDE) platforms and ISO 19650-aligned processes. You will lead the creation of role-based training, implement governance standards, and ensure project teams and...