10 construction jobs found in Abingdon

Job Title: M&E Mechanical Fitter - National Grid Person Location: Cowley Substation, OX4 6NB Job Type: Temporary (Inside IR35) Start Date: 16/03/2026 End Date: 28/08/2026 Hours: 07:30 - 17:28 (45 hours per week) Rate: £300 per day Positions Available: 2 Overview: We are currently recruiting for an experienced M&E Mechanical Fitter to join the team on a National Grid substation project at Cowley SUbstation. This requirement has arisen due to additional project capacity and will involve working within a live transmission environment, supporting mechanical installation activities to strict National Grid standards. Please note: This role is determined as Inside IR35. Limited Company payment is not a compliant method. Key Responsibilities: Mechanical fitting and installation within a high-voltage substation environment Supporting M&E installation works in line with project specifications Working as part of a coordinated site team under site supervision Operating in...

Role: Lead Health, Safety & Environmental Officer Location: Near Swindon, Oxfordshire, England (100% Onsite) Contract: 12 Months | Inside IR35 Rate: Competitive Day rate | 37 hours per week Deadline: 23rd March – 10:00am Ceto Talent are supporting a highly secure programme within the defence sector, seeking an experienced Lead Health, Safety & Environmental Officer to take ownership of HSE delivery within a complex operational environment. This role will suit a well-rounded HSE professional with strong environmental management experience, capable of operating on-site and driving standards, compliance, and continuous improvement across the function. Key Responsibilities * Lead health, safety, and environmental activities across site operations * Ensure compliance with HSE legislation, standards, and internal governance * Drive environmental management initiatives and ensure best practice is maintained * Provide guidance and support to stakeholders on all HSE matters...

Engineering Manager Contract Length: 18 Months Location: Reading 5x per week Rate: £60 Per Hour Inside IR35 Overview We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead and manage a technical team within a highly regulated defence project in the UK. This role will act as the key leadership point of contact, ensuring the delivery of critical engineering capability aligned with current and future programme requirements. You will play a pivotal role in delivering the integrated technical programme, ensuring engineering excellence, compliance, and operational efficiency. Key Accountabilities ·Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing engineering team to deliver both team and individual objectives safely and securely. ·Oversee performance management, ensuring staff are assessed against objectives and implementing corrective actions where required. ·Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise within your engineering discipline. ·Maintain and promote the...

Engineering Manager – Aldermaston (100% Onsite) * Contract: 18 Months * IR35: In Scope * Security Clearance: DV (Developed Vetting) * Rate: £63.57 Umbrella * Location: Aldermaston – 100% onsite Role Overview: We are looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to lead a technical team delivering critical engineering and infrastructure programmes. In this role, you will oversee design reviews, allocate resources across multiple projects, ensure compliance with safety, security, and quality standards, and provide technical guidance and leadership to your team. You will also manage stakeholder relationships, maintain accurate configuration of engineering deliverables, and ensure your team produces high-quality, compliant engineering outputs. Essential Evaluation Criteria: 1. Proven experience in infrastructure programmes 2. Experienced in conducting technical design reviews 3. DV cleared, sole UK National, able to commit to 100% onsite attendance...

Job Title: Engineering Manager - DV Location: Aldermaston, Reading (100% on site) Contract Duration: 18 Months Daily Rate: £63.57/hr (Umbrella – Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: DV & British Citizenship Essential: Sole UK National Location – able to commit to 100% onsite attendance Stakeholder management Significant experience delivering engineering or infrastructure programmes in highly regulated environments, ensuring compliance with stringent safety, security, and quality requirements. Proven capability in leading and contributing to technical design reviews, ensuring engineering solutions are robust, compliant, and aligned with established governance frameworks. Solid understanding of regulatory frameworks and assurance processes, with the ability to ensure engineering outputs meet organisational and industry standards. Desirable: Background in construction, utilities, or major‑build programmes, particularly where engineering governance,...

Senior Site Engineer – Highways Location: Cheltenham  Direct Reports: Site Engineer Rate - Inside IR35  Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior /Site Engineer to join our highways project team based near Cheltenham. The successful candidate will support the Sub Agent in delivering highways and utilities works safely, on programme, and to the required quality standards. This role will involve managing day-to-day site engineering activities and overseeing Junior Site Engineer to ensure works are delivered in accordance with design, specification, and contractual requirements. I am looking for Engineers with Highways experience.  Key Responsibilities Report directly to the Sub Agent and provide technical support to the site management team. Manage and mentor a Site Engineer, reviewing setting out, quality checks, and documentation. Oversee highways works including earthworks, drainage, kerbing, surfacing, S278/S106 works and associated infrastructure. Coordinate...

Job Title: National Grid Competent Person (Civil Operative - NSI 6 & 8) Location: National Grid Substation, Melksham, Wiltshire Sector: Energy / Power Infrastructure Job Type: Temporary Contract Rate: £32 per hour Start Date: 18 March 2026 End Date: 25 September 2026 Hours: 07:30 - 17:30 (Approx. 45 hours per week) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 (PAYE or Umbrella only) The Role: We are currently recruiting an experienced Competent Person / Civil Operative to support works on a live substation project at National Grid Melksham Substation. This is a key role within the site team, responsible for ensuring safe access and operational control within a live HV substation environment, working in line with National Grid safety rules and procedures. Key Responsibilities: Act as Competent Person in accordance with National Grid NSI 6 & 8 Safety Rules Manage safe access and egress of personnel, plant and delivery vehicles within the substation Ensure all works are carried out in line...

Job Title: Gateman / Civil Operative (NSI 6 & 8) Location: National Grid Substation, Melksham, Wiltshire Sector: Energy / Power Infrastructure Job Type: Temporary Contract Rate: £25 per hour Start Date: 18 March 2026 End Date: 25 September 2026 Hours: 07:30 - 17:30 (Approx. 45 hours per week) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 (PAYE or Umbrella only) The Role: We are currently recruiting a Gateman / Civil Operative to support works on a major power infrastructure project at a National Grid Melksham Substation. Working as part of the site team, you will be responsible for site access control, traffic management, and supporting civil operations, ensuring safe entry and exit of personnel, plant and deliveries while maintaining strict compliance with site safety procedures. This role is working on a live substation project supporting works delivered for National Grid. Key Responsibilities: Manage site access and gate control for personnel, deliveries and plant. Carry out banksman duties...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage is currently looking to recruit a Safety Engineer Subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.  (The role will be split of working Onsite and Working From Home).    Contract Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing thereafter) Hourly Rate: £80ph (Umbrella) Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Stevenage Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be 2-3 days per week onsite and 2-3 days working from home. Duration: 12 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.  IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage video interview.   Safety Engineer Job Description: An opportunity has arisen for an engineer to exploit their safety engineering skills to influence the safety aspects of one of our technically complex products. While exploring the boundaries of best practice, this will involve...

Are you an experienced Document Controller with strong EB Insight and ProjectWise experience on railway infrastructure projects?   Are you confident in being the sole controller responsible for setting standards on a major project?   Contract Rate: Dependant on experience - Inside IR35 via Umbrella   Location: West London - 4 days in the project site office, 1 day working from home.   Contract Length: Rolling 6-month contract.   Role Details:   My client is a leading main contractor on major HS2 works, looking for a standalone Document Controller to manage all project documentation. You will be responsible for managing documentation through EB (ALIM) and graphical data through ProjectWise. This role involves managing weekly reports, document coding, and setting the standard for all document management on the project.   Essential: ·Experienced Document Controller with strong EB Insight and ProjectWise experience on railway infrastructure projects. ·Experience in...