15 engineering jobs found in Oxford

Role Interim Financial Controller Salary £80,000 - £85,000 + Benefits Location Milton Keynes An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Interim Financial Controller to join a fast-paced, international manufacturing business. This is a highly visible leadership role, requiring a technically strong finance professional who can combine hands-on financial control with the ability to lead and develop a medium-sized finance team in a complex operational environment. Working closely with senior leadership, the successful candidate will take ownership of financial reporting, controls, compliance, treasury, and transactional finance, while also driving process improvement and ERP optimisation across the function. This role would suit someone comfortable operating strategically whilst remaining close to the detail and capable of building strong relationships across the wider business. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop a finance team of 9, including direct management...

Client: My clients is a Tier 1 M&E contractor specialising in several sectors Pharmaceutical, Commercial, Data Centre and Petrochemical. The business has seen a significant amount of growth in the last 5 Years. With a traditional engineering mindset and reinvestment into new principals, the business expects the next two years to be a similar period of growth. After a successful year they now sit at a international turnover of over £300m. Role: Mechanical Supervisor - Surrey - £280-£320 per day (DoE) Reporting to a Project Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing a £50m (M&E value) project. Projects are typically new build commercial office shell and core, infrastructure upgrades or datacentres. Key to this role is managing the project at site level; ensuring it is completed on time, to a high quality and within budget.  Duties include: Management of sub-contractors and labour Client liaison and attend site meetings Progress Reporting...

Project Planner (Primavera P6) - 6 Month Contract Location: Warwick Company: National Gas Contract Length: 6 Months Division: Assurance & Controls About the Role National Gas is looking for an experienced Project Planner (P6 Planner) to support the delivery of complex infrastructure and capital projects. Working closely with Project Managers, commercial teams, contractors, and delivery partners, you'll be responsible for developing and maintaining integrated project schedules, tracking progress, identifying risks, and supporting successful project delivery across the project lifecycle. This is an excellent opportunity for a planner with strong Primavera P6 capability and experience within infrastructure, engineering, utilities, or construction environments. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 Integrate contractor programmes into master project schedules Monitor progress against project milestones and delivery...

Technician - Rolling Stock (Trains) Location: Northampton Contract Duration: 6 Months' Minimum Shifts: 12 hour days / nights (Apply online only), (Apply online only) Pay Rates: £26.56 for the first 12 weeks (Umbrella), then increasing to £27.99 per hour (Umbrella) or £21.32 per hour PAYE Your Responsibilties: Working as part of the Engineering team, this challenging role involves mechanical production duties - gearboxes, mod repairs and Production of rolling stock assets. Supporting with the completion of repairs, modifications, commission within a well-equipped rolling stock depot With minimal supervision undertake Modification of the allocated rolling stock to meet the requirements of the modification and production plan. Undertake any other duties as and when required within the scope of the modification and production work Working underneath the specified engineering instructions and drawings, following the methods and tooling specified within them.Knowledge &...

Technician - Rolling Stock (Trains) Location: Bedford Contract Duration: 6 Months' Minimum Shifts: 12 hour days / nights (Apply online only), (Apply online only) Pay Rates: £26.56 for the first 12 weeks (Umbrella), then increasing to £27.99 per hour (Umbrella) or £21.32 per hour PAYE Your Responsibilties: Working as part of the Engineering team, this challenging role involves mechanical production duties - gearboxes, mod repairs and Production of rolling stock assets. Supporting with the completion of repairs, modifications, commission within a well-equipped rolling stock depot With minimal supervision undertake Modification of the allocated rolling stock to meet the requirements of the modification and production plan. Undertake any other duties as and when required within the scope of the modification and production work Working underneath the specified engineering instructions and drawings, following the methods and tooling specified within them.Knowledge &...

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: Secure Document Controller - PMO & Information Management Location: Warwick / occasional travel to office Contract Type: 6 months contract with scope to extend Role Overview This role sits within a major infrastructure transformation programme and is responsible for the control, governance, and secure handling of sensitive, confidential, and encrypted project documentation and information. Working within a structured PMO and project controls environment, the Document Controller ensures that all programme information is correctly classified, securely managed,...

Job Title: QA Engineer Location: Remote, Quarterly Planning in Bristol Mandatory. Remuneration: Up to £550 per day Contract Details: Fixed Term Contract (6 months) Responsibilities: Lead the charge on all QA activities, ensuring functional and non-functional testing meets the highest standards. Take ownership of your assigned QA tasks, driving excellence in automated and non-functional testing including performance, security, accessibility, and usability. Design, build, and maintain robust test automation frameworks with clean, reliable code. Collaborate with junior QA Engineers and manual testers, guiding them in modern testing practices and engineering principles. Ensure consistent governance, design, and code quality in line with software standards and technology strategy. Create detailed test scenarios and cases, analyzing non-functional specifications for performance, accessibility, and security testing. Maintain traceability from test cases back to requirements, producing...

Role: Senior Quantity Surveyor Location: St Albans Rate: Up to £550pd. (outside IR35) The Company: This industry-leader are a privately backed business on a huge growth trajectory which will see their group turnover double to more than £1bn in the next 3 years. The group is made up of several successful subsidiaries that operate across the construction, civil engineering, and infrastructure sectors. This SQS position will be an opportunity to join their infrastructure division which supports the development of sustainable communities with smart infrastructure across the design, maintenance & development of critical water infrastructure for Water across AMP8 for Southern Water, South West Water and Affinity Water. Your Role: Reporting into the HOC, as a SQS you will make an immediate impact in the successful delivery of a portfolio of infrastructure schemes across the South. Dividing your time between the office site, and working from home, you will be responsible for...

Role: Commercial Manager Location: St Albans Rate: Up to £600pd. (outside IR35) The Company: This industry-leader are a privately backed business on a huge growth trajectory which will see their group turnover double to more than £1bn in the next 3 years. The group is made up of several successful subsidiaries that operate across the construction, civil engineering, and infrastructure sectors. This Commercial Manager position will be an opportunity to join their infrastructure division which supports the development of sustainable communities with smart infrastructure across the design, maintenance & development of critical water infrastructure for Water across AMP8 for Southern Water, South West Water and Affinity Water. Your Role: Reporting into the HOC, as a Commercial Manager you will make an immediate impact in the successful delivery of a portfolio of infrastructure schemes across the South. Dividing your time between the office site, and working from home, you...

Are you an experienced Class 2 Driver looking for a stable, long-term role with immediate start? Our client is a well-established waste management company offering flexible working hours and a supportive team environment. Based in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, this is a fantastic chance to join a respected business with excellent pay and ongoing opportunities. Have you worked for Owens, Biffa, Veolia before? Well, this could be the perfect role for you! Why join us? * Competitive pay at £17.05 * Monday to Friday shifts: 06:00 starts APPROX , giving you your weekends free * Temp to perm contract with immediate start * Full training and support to help you succeed * Opportunity to work outdoors and be part of a dedicated team What you’ll be doing: * Driving waste and recycling vehicles safely on pre-planned routes * Conducting daily vehicle checks and reporting any defects * Assisting with vehicle loading when required * Ensuring vehicles are refuelled...

Rolling Stock Engineers - Mechanical & Electrical Location: Acton Depot, London We are recruiting experienced Rolling Stock Engineers with Mechanical or Electrical backgrounds to support a major overhaul and refurbishment programme based at Acton Depot. The role will involve producing detailed Work Instructions from OEM specifications, resolving technical issues, validating SAP Routings and BOMs, and supporting operational teams through technical guidance and training. Candidates must be able to interpret engineering, assembly, and manufacturing drawings and work closely with production and engineering teams to deliver technical solutions. Typical Workstreams Bogie overhaul Braking systems and sub-components Wheelsets, axles, and gearboxes Door systems Motors, alternators, compressors, and fans AC traction systems Electrical and electronic assemblies Requirements Rolling stock engineering experience preferred Strong technical writing skills Experience with overhaul,...

Vacancy Title: Production Scheduler Sector: Rail / Infrastructure Maintenance Location: West London (Onsite) Rate: £36.76 (Umbrella per hour) Role Overview A Production Scheduler is required to support a rail infrastructure maintenance programme, ensuring effective planning and coordination of engineering and maintenance activities within a live operational environment. You will be responsible for creating, maintaining, and monitoring production schedules, coordinating across engineering, maintenance, procurement, and operational teams to ensure efficient and compliant delivery of works. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain production schedules for maintenance and engineering activities Coordinate workflows across multiple departments and suppliers Track progress, manage delays, and update schedules accordingly Release and manage work orders via SAP or similar systems Ensure accurate reporting and record keeping Support resource and access planning in a safety-critical...

Programme Director - Hertfordshire Contract start 1st of June 2026 £1000 per day Inside IR35 - paid via an umbrella Hybrid workingA senior leadership role within the Strategic Projects and Management Office. The postholder is accountable for the successful delivery of the organisation's portfolio of projects and programmes, setting standards and best practice for project and programme managers, ensuring that strategic initiatives are executed effectively, on time, within budget, and to defined quality standards. The role provides leadership and direction across all delivery teams, shaping delivery strategy, driving execution excellence, and ensuring outcomes realise intended business benefits. The role influences senior stakeholders and aligns delivery activity with organisational priorities. This role requires excellent leadership qualities, who is strategic, proactive, and highly experienced technology leader with a strong track record in delivering complex programmes and...

Head of Portfolio PMO - Interim Start 1st of June, 2026 Stevenage Head Office - hybrid working £1000 to £1200 per day - Inside of IR35 Monthly rollingA senior leadership role within the Strategic Projects and Management Office. The postholder is accountable for establishing, leading, and continuously improving the way the change portfolio is delivered. The role ensures that robust governance, delivery frameworks, quality standards, and assurance processes are in place to enable successful delivery of projects and programmes. The role influences organisational delivery capability, providing the delivery framework, and expert support to project and programme managers. Driving consistency, transparency, and control across the change portfolio while enabling teams to deliver effectively is a key requirement. This position requires a commercially minded, proactive, and experienced technology professional. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of managing complex...

A well-established client of ours are looking for a Project Manager for the delivery of essential infrastructure projects across electricity transmission, distribution, renewable energy and customer connection frameworks, with an emphasis on a National Grid substation in the Wiltshire area. This assignment will start 13/04/2026 and last 6 months. This would be an inside IR35 role. Key responsibilities: Lead multidisciplinary construction and engineering teams through end‑to‑end project delivery, ensuring alignment across civil, M&E, and commercial workstreams. Deliver projects to agreed time, cost, quality, and safety requirements. Drive a cohesive project team ethos across Construction Managers, Commercial Managers, Design Leads, and Project Engineers Provide strong safety leadership, including preparation and oversight of Health & Safety Plans, Method Statements, and Risk Assessments. Maintain the highest standards of HSEQ performance and ensure compliance with...