93 jobs found in Bicester

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading PLC residential developer who is looking to appoint an experienced Freelance Quantity Surveyor to support a new build residential project in Headington, Oxfordshire on an initial 3-month contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a proven QS to join a well-structured commercial team and hit the ground running on a live scheme. The Role As Freelance Quantity Surveyor, you’ll be responsible for day-to-day commercial management across the project, supporting delivery from a cost and contract perspective. Typical duties will include: * Managing subcontractor procurement, valuations and payments * Administering contracts and managing variations / change control * Supporting cost reporting and forecasting * Assisting with budget management and cost-to-complete updates * Working closely with the site and project teams to ensure commercial performance * Handling interim valuations, final accounts and subcontractor negotiations...

Health & Safety Manager – Major Civils (Contract) Location: Buckinghamshire Assignment Rate: £500 – £550 per day (Inside IR35) Job type: Contract Working Pattern: Hybrid – 3 days per week on site We are supporting a client organisation delivering one of the UK’s largest and most complex infrastructure programmes in the appointment of an experienced Health & Safety Manager on a contract basis. This role is operationally focused, with a strong site presence required to support live major civils works, while also allowing flexibility through a hybrid working arrangement. The position is suited to candidates with genuine major civils experience. Consultancy or light construction backgrounds will not be suitable. The Role You will operate as a site-embedded Health & Safety Manager, working closely with construction managers, engineers and subcontractors to ensure works are delivered safely, compliantly and in line with Tier 1 standards. The role balances hands-on site...

Quality Inspector Banbury £25 - £30 per hour (Inside IR35) Full-time | Contract | 40 hours per week About the Role We are seeking a Quality Inspector to join a fast-growing and innovative company dedicated to cutting-edge manufacturing and sustainability. This is an exciting opportunity to support Supplier Quality and Quality Engineering activities while ensuring precision in complex mechanical components and assemblies. Key Responsibilities * Read and interpret technical documents, drawings, and specifications, including GD&T. * Perform visual and dimensional inspections on supplied, in-process, and finished components using CMM, shadowgraph, and manual equipment. * Accept or reject materials and components based on defined quality standards. * Develop and assist with Inspection Plans and Control Plans. * Manage reject documentation in line with company procedures. * Ensure measurement equipment remains accurate through calibration and maintenance. *...

Are you a MEP Engineering Manager with experience of working on major rail infrastructure projects? Have you overseen electrical design interfaces across rail infrastructure and station environments? Location: Chipping Warden / Greatworth (Banbury midpoint) Hybrid working: 3 days on site / office, 2 days WFH Rate: £(Apply online only) day inside IR35 Contract length: Until mid-2028 (circa 2.5 years) The Role We are seeking an experienced MEP Engineering Manager to act as the key design interface between the MEP subcontractor, main designer, and HS2. This role is critical in ensuring that MEP and electrical designs are coordinated, integrated, and delivered in line with HS2 requirements. The position is predominantly electrically biased, supporting single-storey station-type buildings comprising approximately 10 rooms, with limited mechanical scope. Key Responsibilities ·Act as the primary interface between HS2, the main designer, and the MEP subcontractor ·Manage and...

Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in civils projects within the transportation sector?   Do you thrive managing NEC subcontractor packages valued around £4-5 million, ideally earthworks and drainage?   Location: Aylesbury Duration: 6mths rolling (18mths work) Rate: £500 - £550/day IR35: inside via umbrella company Carrington West is partnering with a tier-one contractor on HS2, who are expanding their project delivery team due to increased workload. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-profile infrastructure project and make a real impact. Role Overview: As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take full ownership of subcontract packages, including: Assessing applications for payment, valuations, and final accounts Managing change control and commercial risk Working closely with site teams, project managers, and the client Ensuring compliance with contract requirements and company procedures What We're Looking For: Minimum 5...

Electrical Technician – Abingdon - £30-45phr An Electrical Technician is required ASAP on a long-term contract basis (inside IR35) for a growing and interesting company in the Abingdon area. The Electrical Technician will be responsible for * Electrical installation * Commissioning * Panel wiring * Rack building and wiring * Electrical machine installation The ideal Electrical Technician will have: * Electrical qualification * LV electrical experience * Industrial biased experience – manufacturing, special purpose machinery process, energy etc. * PLC Controls and Instrumentation knowledge desirable In return the Electrical Technician will get the opportunity to join a well-established company offering very interesting work, and long term contract opportunities. If you’re an Electrical Technician with previous installation and commissioning experience, apply now to find out more

Electrical Technician - Cabling – Abingdon - £35-45phr An Electrical Technician - Cabling is required ASAP on a long-term contract basis (inside IR35) for a growing and interesting company in the Abingdon area. The Electrical Technician – Cabling will be responsible for * New electrical installations * Cable containment, cable-tray, uni-strut and conduit installation * Electrical cabling of various equipment such as power, signal, monitoring, coax circuits etc. * Electrical testing duties The ideal Electrical Technician - Cabling will have: * 18th edition wiring regulations * Experience with terminations such as Lemo, Kings and D-types * LV distribution electrical experience * Electrical Testing & Inspection In return the Electrical Technician - Cabling will get the opportunity to join a well-established company offering very interesting work, and long term contract opportunities. If you’re an Electrical Technician with previous cabling experience,...

Are you a Site Agent with experience working on building envelope packages, such as RC foundations and steel work cladding? Location: Chipping Warden Duration: 6mths rolling (2 years worth of work) Rate: £500 - £550/day IR35: Inside via umbrella company Due to exceptional growth, my client is looking to add a Site Agent with building envelope experience, particularly with cladding and building foundations, to oversee building assets on HS2, from inception through to delivery. As Site Agent, you will maintain excellent relationships with subcontractors to ensure they are delivering works to scope and on time, whilst working closely with asset delivery, technical and commercial teams to make sure successful delivery of works. Requirements: Degree/HNC/HND in Civil Engineering Experience managing building envelope packages (roofing, cladding, RC), preferably on major projects. Experience of managing subcontractors. Valid CSCS and SMSTS certs. To avoid missing out on this...

Senior Technical Architect £550pd - £650pd DOE (Inside IR35/Umbrella) 6 Month Initial Contract Milton Keynes (3 days in office) SC/DV Clearance ideally Are you a Senior Technical Architect looking for your next long-term contract role? Do you have SC or DV Clearance? My Central Government client is looking for an experienced Technical Architect who has a deep understanding of cutting-edge software, hardware systems, and most importantly, an innovative twist to solving multiple business problems with the use of technology aligned to the DDaT framework. You will lead in planning, communicating, and driving solutions architecture, engineering and infrastructure development. You will need experience of: Essential Solutions and Enterprise Architecture experience. Bridging technical and non-technical gaps. Draft, author, and reviewer of statement of requirements and technical documentation such as proposals, high-level designs, etc. Analyse, interrogate and evaluate data such...

Location – Milton Keynes Shift – Earlies: 06:00-16:00 / Afternoons: 12:00-22:00 Title – Paint Prepper Pay –  £22 per hour (Role is Inside IR35) We are currently looking for a Paint Prepper to work with our rail client based in Milton Keynes.  Responsibilities and Duties: To have all prepping skills and be confident in your ability to accurately and efficiently prep a vehicle prior to painting  Prepping panels ready to be sprayed (masking, sanding etc) Ability to smart repair and/or polish the repaired vehicle and/or panels to a high standard would be advantageous but not essential. To be able to manage your own workload. To repair our customers’ vehicles to the highest standard in a timely manner. A positive attitude and a flexible approach that enables repairs to flow through the workshop. To follow company guidelines and industry standards to complete all tasks to the highest standards

Job Description: Paint Sprayer on Rolling Stock Vehicles Position: Paint Sprayer Location: Milton Keynes Rate: £28.29 per hour on Earlies/Afters or £32.33 per hour on Nights (Role is Inside IR35)  Hours: Earlies: 06:00-16:00 / Afters: 12:00-22:00 / Nights: 22:00-06:00 Summary: A Paint Sprayer is responsible for applying paint and other finishes to vehicles, Vehicle components, machinery, equipment, and various surfaces using spray guns. This role involves ensuring a high-quality finish, maintaining equipment, and adhering to safety protocols. Key Responsibilities: - Surface Preparation: - Cleaning, sanding, and masking surfaces prior to painting. - Ensuring surfaces are properly primed and free of defects before application. Painting and Finishing: - Mixing paints to achieve desired colours and consistencies. - Applying paint, varnish, or other finishes using spray guns or other applicators. - Achieving uniform coverage and thickness according to...

Senior Planner-Didcot-To £500.00 Per Day (Inside IR35) Due to the recent award of a Highways scheme in Didcot Oxfordshire, our client, a top 10 UK Civil Engineering Contractor have the need for a Senior Planner to join their team on these works that include Road Construction, Drainage, Pedestrian Footbridge and Utility works. Based from site offices, daily duties will include creating and updating the programme, critical path analysis and going between clause 31 and 32 with there likely being alot of Change Control involved in the project. To be considered for this role, you will be an experienced Planner who has worked within the Civil Engineering sector and ideally on Highways construction works. You will have solid experience in Primavera P6 with Clause 31/32 experience essential. In return, a top day rate is on offer along with a long term contract. This is a top role so if interested, please send a copy of your CV to Dave Rowe by email or call Dave on (phone number...

Job Title: Product Owner (Electrical Power System) Location: Gaydon, Warwickshire Rate: £33.88ph via an Umbrella Company (Inside IR35) or £25.26ph PAYE Employment Type: Contract (Currently financed until March 2026) Hours: Standard 40 Hours Per Week Reference: J(phone number removed) Job Description: The Vehicle Efficiency Team is responsible for vehicle efficiency across all programs with our client. EEM is part of the team and are responsible for electrical efficiency for all our client’s powertrain variants. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Product Owner Electrical Power System to drive the delivery and integration of a power supply system focusing on efficiency. This role is pivotal in ensuring seamless planning, co-ordination and execution across cross-functional teams, with a strong emphasis on systems engineering principles. The successful candidate will take on a pivotal role ensuring alignment with customer expectations, technical feasibility, and...

Job Title: Durability & Robustness Programme Leader Location: Gaydon, Warwickshire Rate: £33.88ph via an Umbrella Company (Inside IR35) or £25.26ph PAYE Employment Type: Contract (31.2.26) Hours: Standard 40 Hours Per Week Reference: J(phone number removed) Job Description: Duties: This role is within the Durability & Robustness attribute which is part of the wider Driven Attribute Integration organisation of our client. The Programme leader role is to ensure all customer expectations for Durability & Robustness are met with appropriate target setting, design development and completion of whole vehicle verification activities using both virtual and physical test methods. Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities: * Support delivery of all Attribute Requirement Targets by Gateway. * Support the Programme Attribute Team to ensure all technical issues are identified and resolved. * Detailed strategy and delivery planning for the attribute covering CAE,...

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for Senior Buyer (Chassis) to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a 12-month contract position. Umbrella Pay Rate: £40.45 per hour. Job Description: Accountable for obtaining goods/services required by the organization including Indirect Operations (e.g., Office Supplies, Computers, Travel, Maintenance, Machine Parts, etc.). Procurement processes include Product/Service Sourcing, Supplier Selection, Pricing/Terms Negotiation, Order Processing, Contract Administration, Supplier Performance Management May include Strategic Sourcing. Skills, Knowledge and Experience Required: An individual who is results driven, demonstrates, tenacity, drive and perseverance, with the ability to deliver in a complex, highly demanding environment. Commercial awareness and negotiation. Understand category management principles. Global business understanding and experience. Operational Contract Management experience. Relationship management - internal...

Procurement Buyer - (phone number removed) - £40.87/hr umbrella rate Are you ready to take your procurement career to the next level? This exciting opportunity offers the chance to work within a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation, where innovation and excellence are at the heart of everything they do. If you're looking for a role that combines professional growth, impactful projects, and a collaborative work environment, this Procurement Buyer position is exactly what you've been waiting for. With a competitive umbrella rate of £40.87 per hour and the chance to make a real difference, this is your opportunity to shine.  What You Will Do:  - Take accountability for sourcing and procuring goods and services required by the organisation, covering areas such as office supplies, travel, maintenance, and machine parts. - Conduct effective supplier selection processes, ensuring the best fit for the company's needs. - Negotiate pricing and terms with suppliers to deliver value...

Job Title: Senior Buyer (Automotive) Location: Gaydon Warwickshire Rate: £40.69ph via an Umbrella Company (Inside IR35) or £30.28ph PAYE Employment Type:Contract (12 month) Hours: Standard 40 Hours Per Week Job Description: We are currently recruiting for multiple Buyer's to join our Automotive customer on a contract basis we have roles avaialble within Chassis, Delivery, Retail, In-direct, Direct, Body engineering. Knowledge, Skills and Experience: Essential: * An individual who is results driven, demonstrates, tenacity, drive and perseverance, with the ability to deliver in a complex, highly demanding environment. * Commercial awareness and negotiation * Understand category management principles * Global business understanding and experience * Operational Contract Management experience * Relationship management - internal and external * Flexibility and agility to be able to adjust to changing business needs...

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a NVH Modal Test Engineer to join their team on an Inside IR35 contract. Umbrella Pay Rate: £27.03 per hour. Roles and responsibilities: Measurement, analysis and reporting of vehicle, system and component modal performance status to meet key gateway requirements. Responsible for lab-based transfer function measurement to support NVH attribute needs and NVH issue investigation, i.e. Transfer Path Analysis to support road, powertrain and simulator Teams. Undertake detailed correlation work in collaboration with CAE Teams both Internal and External to improve future models and simulations. Maintain the Gaydon Modal Lab Workspace and ensure it is fit for use and calibration compliant. Support taskforce activities to solve complex engineering problems as required. Maintain up-to-date method statements and processes for modal and systems testing. Skills Required: Experience within a modal testing environment and setup and use of...

Job Title: Human Factors Engineer Location: Gaydon, Warwickshire (2-3 days per week onsite) Rate: £27.21ph via an Umbrella Company (Inside IR35) or £20.35ph PAYE Employment Type: Contract (31.3.26) Hours: Standard 40 Hours Per Week Reference: J(phone number removed) Job Description: Key Responsibilities: * Support the development, cascading and ownership of Human Factors requirements for User Controls, including updates as appropriate. * Support the analysis of quality data relating to User Controls and use it to support requirement development and issue resolution. * Assist with the Human Factors input into the development of new physical user interfaces, ensuring Human Factors requirements are met. * Support the timely completion of Human Factors assessments (such as Human Error, Workload). * Completion of requirement testing, and report writing. * Support the resolution of issues with Stakeholders. * Support competitor benchmarking as well as...

Assessment Officer Northampton Contract £20.63 per hour PAYE or £28 per hour limited paid via umbrella company inside IR35 Our client is looking for an experienced Assessment Officer To ensure that benefit claims are being assessed accurately and paid correctly and in line with legislation and guidance. Experience in MRI/Academy. To administer Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction new claims and change in circumstances efficiently and promptly to minimise fraud and overpayments and to maximise subsidy income to the Council, in accordance with government legislation, and corporate priorities. We have a number of opportunities we are recruiting for visit our website for more details colbernlimited co uk Interpreting and keeping up to date on complex legislation to assess and make necessary decisions on all types of Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction applications including changes in circumstances. This must be done within required timescales including compiling all the...