6 engineering jobs found in Leicester

Assistant Engineer - Development Approvals (6-Month Contract) Location: Leicester Rate: £60 per hour (Umbrella, inside IR35) A busy Development Approvals team is seeking an Assistant Engineer to provide technical review of developers' highway design submissions under Sections 38 and 278 of the Highways Act. This role focuses on ensuring submissions meet local and national standards, supporting the senior design engineer, and helping reduce backlog. Key Responsibilities: Review adoptable road designs and associated infrastructure for compliance. Liaise with developers' consultants to achieve approvable submissions. Attend site meetings and contribute to reports and technical documentation. Support preparation for a new pre-submission technical advice service.Skills & Experience: Experience in technical approval of highway or civil engineering designs. Knowledge of S38, S278, or similar developer-led processes. Strong report-writing and communication skills; able to work...

Job Advert: PMO Planner - Electrical Transmission (Contract) Location: Warwick (2 days onsite per week, remainder remote) Contract Length: 6 months Sector: Electrical Transmission / UK Energy Infrastructure Start: ASAP About the Role We're seeking an experienced PMO Planner to support a portfolio of eight concurrent projects within a leading UK electricity transmission organisation. You'll play a key role in developing schedule foundations, maintaining high‑quality Microsoft Project plans, managing cross‑project dependencies, and supporting Project Managers to ensure alignment with planning standards and governance. This is an opportunity to contribute to critical national infrastructure and help drive consistent, insight‑led planning across a busy engineering programme. What You'll Do Build complete Microsoft Project schedules from the ground up (WBS, logic, calendars, baselines). Maintain and update eight live project plans, creating consistent views, filters, and...

Health & Safety Advisor Rate - £500 (A Day) Duration - 12 weeks (Initially) Location - Birmingham (Hybrid) Ir35 - Outside Key Responsibilities Support the Interim Senior Safety Risk Manager in the delivery of effective safety risk management activities. Work collaboratively with Property and Depot Engineering teams to identify operational hazards and assess associated risks. Lead, alongside relevant functional leads, the development, review, and continual improvement of risk assessments, ensuring they are suitable, sufficient, and compliant with legislation, industry standards, and organisational policies. Produce clear, practical, and user-friendly Safe Systems of Work (SSoW) to support safe maintenance, repair, and engineering activities. Translate technical and regulatory requirements into concise briefing documents, toolbox talks, and guidance materials for operational teams and contractors. Engage with stakeholders at all levels to ensure risk controls are...

Project Risk Manager - Energy Sector Location: Hybrid - primarily remote working with 1 day/week in Birmingham Office Contract Type: Contract (12 months+) About the Role As the energy sector undergoes rapid transformation - from large‑scale renewables to complex infrastructure upgrades - effective risk management has never been more critical. We're looking for a Project Risk Specialist who can embed themselves within high‑profile energy projects and drive robust, forward‑looking risk practices that support safe, efficient, and resilient delivery. This is an opportunity to influence major programmes that contribute directly to the UK's energy security, decarbonisation goals, and long‑term sustainability. Key Responsibilities * Actively integrate within multidisciplinary project teams, attending project meetings and building strong, trusted relationships with Project Directors and Senior Project Managers across generation, transmission, distribution, or renewable energy...

This Continuous Improvement Specialist role within the FMCG industry focuses on driving continuous improvement initiatives and optimising manufacturing processes. Client Details My client is an organisation within the FMCG industry, they are committed to delivering high-quality products and fostering a culture of excellence. They are committed to building a sustainable future, both for the industry and people everywhere. Description Lead and execute the Operational Excellence masterplan Identify and deliver process improvements and cost-saving initiatives Engage teams on Lean and continuous improvement practices, fostering a culture of operational excellence Conduct diagnostics and assessments to identify opportunities aligned with business priorities. Own the Operational Excellence projects end-to-end, from planning to implementation and follow-up Collaborate with customers to optimize supply chain efficiency and deliver mutual benefits. Analyse performance data, generate...

Night Shift Train Cleaner Bedford Train Depot £14.80 per hour, plus enhanced overtime rates Initial 6-month contract with potential to go permanent Step into a hands-on role where your effort is valued, your work is seen, and your career can grow! The Role and About You: This is your opportunity to play a key role in keeping the railway moving by joining us as a Night Shift Train Cleaner at Bedford Depot. In this role, you will ensure trains are spotless, safe, and ready to welcome thousands of passengers each morning. Working nights from midnight until 7:00 am, Monday to Friday, you will be part of a dedicated team that transforms trains overnight. Weekend overtime shifts may also be available (20:00pm–04:00am or 22:00pm–06:00am). Every shift delivers visible results, with your work making a direct impact on passenger comfort and safety. This is a practical, hands-on role where you will carry out the meticulous hand-bashing process, using brushes, mops, and specialist...