160 jobs found in Sunderland

Materials Planner  - Peterlee Fully Office Based 5 Days PW Are you a Materials Planner wishing to work with one of the best companies in the area? Do you have good skills with planning incoming materials for manufactured goods? If so, please read on.   We have been recruiting extensively for our Peterlee based client and are looking to add another person to this close knit, successful team. £27.00 FCSA Umbrella (This role is deemed inside IR35) or £19.75 paye   Materials Planner / Materials Controller – Peterlee Fully site based in Peterlee, this is not a hybrid role   Education/Experience: Some supply chain, supplier chasing, ensuring on time deliveries or related field job experience. Good supplier liaison skills Progress chasing, Materials Chasing, Production / Manufacturing control exp preferred Key Skills;   Required to accept responsibility and produce highest productivity and quality work, maintain the highest ethical and professional standards within supply...

Contract: 3–6 months | Start: June Rate: £350/day (Inside IR35) Location: Remote with ad‑hoc travel to Newcastle We’re looking for a Test Automation Engineer / SDET to join a delivery team focused on improving the quality, reliability, and confidence of automated testing. The Role You’ll play a key role in strengthening testing practices by: Identifying and raising risks highlighted by automation test results Implementing existing and introducing new test frameworks Improving overall confidence in testing across the team Mentoring and advising team members on best‑practice testing approachesSkills & Experience Strong experience in test automation Proficiency in Python, Java, SQL Experience with scripting languages (e.g. Bash) Confident working across teams and influencing testing standardsKey Details Start: June Length: 3–6 months Rate: £350/day (Inside IR35) Travel: Ad‑hoc visits to Newcastle

Senior Infrastructure Engineer – NetDevOps Contract: Until 31/03/2027 Rate: Up to £650/day (Inside IR35, Umbrella) Location: Newcastle (preferred), Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Blackpool Peel Park Hybrid: ~60% on-site (3 days) Clearance: Active SC required Interview: Single stage (MS Teams) Overview We’re looking for a Senior Infrastructure Engineer (NetDevOps) to design and deliver large-scale enterprise network infrastructure across hybrid and cloud environments. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on building, automating, and improving modern network platforms—not operations or pure SRE work. You’ll work closely with Architecture, Cloud, and Engineering teams to deliver secure, scalable, and highly available solutions. Key Responsibilities * Design and deliver enterprise network infrastructure (on-prem, hybrid, cloud) * Build secure network traffic flows and high-availability services * Implement hybrid connectivity across Azure, AWS, or OCI * Manage Palo Alto...

Java Developer (x2) - SC Cleared Guildford or Newcastle - 2/3 days per week onsite £525 per day (Inside IR35) Active SC Clearance Required Join a collaborative Agile Scrum team as a Java Developer, building innovative geospatial solutions using modern cloud technologies. You'll work across the full software development lifecycle, designing and developing scalable cloud-based applications, writing clean, maintainable code, and ensuring quality through testing and best practices. Alongside contributing to code reviews and reusable solutions, you'll collaborate closely with your team in Agile ceremonies to deliver impactful, high-quality software. What We're Looking For Strong experience with Java Experience in cloud services development Solid understanding of unit testing frameworks and practices DevSecOps awareness (e.g. Tekton, ArgoCD, SonarQube) (desirable) Experience with Kubernetes or Red Hat OpenShift (desirable) Familiarity with the Quarkus framework (desirable)...

Role - 400kV SAP Location - Offshore (Mobilise from Northeast) Working Pattern - 12 Hours Days / Day & Night Shifts as Required Rotation - 2 weeks /2 weeks Start Date - ASAP End Date - 12 Months + Likely Extension Rates - £1100 Daily Rate Inside IR35 via Umbrella Full UK Working Rights Senior Authorised Person (SAP) - 400kV (Offshore) Step into a critical HV safety leadership role on a major offshore renewable energy programme. If you're a current 400kV (or above) SAP who thrives on high standards, precise switching, and keeping teams safe, this is a long-term contract where your expertise genuinely matters. What you'll be doing As the Senior Authorised Person (SAP), you'll be providing safety from the system under client HV safety rules by delivering robust operational control and documentation offshore. Key duties include: Deliver SAP duties as required, reporting to the Lead SAP Carry out isolations, earthing, and issue/manage safety documents Produce and review...

Job title: EC&I Senior Project Engineer Job Type: Contract IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Start date: ASAP Duration: 12 Month Pay rate: Depends on experience Location: Malton Hybrid/Remote Working: Onsite Hours of work: 37 hours Role information: A senior-level engineer responsible for delivering safe, compliant, and effective engineering solutions for complex industrial projects. The role involves leading the engineering aspects of projects from concept through to commissioning and handover, ensuring all work meets technical standards, safety regulations, and stakeholder requirements. * Define project requirements and develop engineering solutions * Produce and approve technical specifications and design * Manage and oversee detailed design and contractor work * Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and quality standards * Support project planning, execution, and risk management * Supervise construction, commissioning, and final handover * Maintain configuration control...

Job Title: Contract Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Location: North Yorkshire  Rate: £35–38 per hour Inside Scope, no Limited Co. engagement) Job Type: Contract,  2 months ongoing initially, potential to extend Day Shifts: Primarily Monday to Friday – 8-hour  shifts – NO NIGHTS Client: FMCG Manufacturing and Packaging The Opportunity Contract Mechanical Maintenance Engineer We’re recruiting for an experienced Contract Mechanical Bias Maintenance Engineer to provide hands-on mechanical maintenance support within a busy, automated production and packaging environment. This is a great opportunity to join a market-leading manufacturing business with a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and reliability. This client needs… ✔ Strong multi-skilled mechanical & electrical fault diagnosis ✔ Experience with conveyors, motors, drives, sensors & PLCs ✔ Ability to cope with wet/dusty, contamination-prone environments ✔ Preventative maintenance planning to avoid damaging...

Job title: Modern Workplace Solution Architect (M365) Location: Leeds / Edinburgh (2 days onsite) Daily Rate: £700 (Inside IR35) Contract Length: 6 months (with potential for extension) Working Pattern: Full Time The Role Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We're on the lookout for a passionate Modern Workplace Solution Architect to be a key player in a large-scale digital workplace programme! This is a hands-on architecture role where you'll design and enhance internal employee platforms within the Microsoft 365 environment. Forget being tied to just one project! You will dive into various initiatives that shape collaboration, identity, automation, and workplace technologies. What We're Looking For Must-Have Skills: Strong experience as a Solution Architect within Modern Workplace / M365 environments Proven experience in developing, designing, and testing enterprise solutions using Microsoft Endpoint Manager/Intune, Entra ID, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint,...

SHES Manager - Construction / Infrastructure Leeds | £400/day (PAYE, Inside IR35) We're currently looking for an experienced SHES Manager to join a major construction/infrastructure project in Leeds. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in driving safety, environmental, and sustainability performance on a high-profile scheme. You'll be working closely with project teams to ensure SHES is embedded from planning through to delivery-helping maintain high standards, strong compliance, and a proactive safety culture. What you'll be doing Leading SHES strategy and implementation on site Carrying out inspections, audits, and compliance checks Investigating incidents and driving corrective actions Supporting and advising project teams on SHES best practice Ensuring environmental compliance (waste, water, pollution prevention) Promoting sustainability, Net Zero, and carbon reduction initiatives Monitoring performance and driving continuous improvementWhat we're looking...

Outside & inside IR35 contract options available. Hybrid working opportunities. This Environmental Engineering is with one of the world's largest and most reputable manufacturing companies. Operating on a state of the art, 600+ headcount site in Leeds, the company is continuing to invest millions of pounds on site into brand new innovative equipment, focussed on automation and robotics. The company manufactures some of the world's most recognisable brands from their site. Strong investment into this site has led to the development of a world leading team, regularly tasked with multi-million-pound deliverables. This Environmental Engineer is based on a 6 month contract initially, with a possibility to extend. Dimensions of the Environmental Engineer role; Communicating with external stakeholders, such as waste management and energy suppliers. Conducting audit's of waste contractor's. First point of contact with EA with all reference's to Env permit's. Identification of...

Site Construction Supervisor (BESS) Location: Site-based - North Yorkshire Rate: £500 per day (Inside IR35, via PAYE umbrella) Duration: 7 - 8 months + strong potential to extend Hours: 40 hours per week (Mon - Fri) Start: ASAP Clearance: BPSS-level checks and Right to Work in the UK The Opportunity Are you a hands-on Site Construction Supervisor with a strong civils background who enjoys being right at the heart of delivery? This is an opportunity to support the delivery of a flagship 3renewable energy project in North Yorkshire, helping to expand the UK's low‑carbon energy infrastructure. You'll act as the client's representative on site, supervising HV infrastructure works, as well as substation-related activities. If you've delivered major infrastructure, energy, utilities or power sector projects, this role offers a fast‑paced, meaningful challenge. Key Responsibilities Oversee day‑to‑day site activities to ensure works are delivered safely, to quality standards,...

Our client, a leader in the water sector, is currently seeking a Design Lead for a contract position, focusing on civil engineering within various water programmes. This role is Leeds-based, but exceptional candidates can be considered for fully remote working. Key Responsibilities: Leading civil design projects through their entire lifecycle within water treatment and supply programmes Managing and guiding multi‑disciplinary teams including civil, process, and MEICA engineers Coordinating and delivering on major Environment Agency pumping station projects Ensuring compliance with EA standards, with a focus on flood alleviation and storm overflow compliance Leading the design of storm overflow and Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) infrastructure schemes Overseeing civil design inputs across studies and design phases in wastewater non‑infrastructure delivery Providing leadership within wastewater treatment environments, ensuring high standards of project delivery Job Requirements:...

A freelance opportunity inside IR35 exists for a Sub Agent, who has progressed through the ranks from Site Engineer to Section Engineer to Sub Agent, on major civil engineering infrastructure projects for a tier one or principal Contractor. Your proven delivery experience on heavy reinforced concrete structures like viaducts/bridges etc and earthworks fill, would be advantageous. Your duties will include - Oversee and guide Section, Site and Assistant Engineers to ensure effective engineering control and the proper documentation of activities. Foster positive relationships with stakeholder and joint venture partners as well as the supply chain. Encourage a cost-conscious mindset by efficiently utilizing company resources. Assist the Agent in managing the cost system, creating schedules, and preparing Quality Files (QF). Collaborate with commercial staff to ensure timely and accurate preparation of records for measurement and payment purposes. Promote the use of Building...

IT Support Engineer (1st / 2nd Line) Location: Gloucester (Hybrid working) Day Rate: Up to £230 per day (Inside IR35) Contract: 3 months Our client, a leading organisation in their sector, is hiring an IT Support Engineer to provide 1st and 2nd line support across their IT infrastructure. This is a great opportunity to join a busy IT environment, supporting day-to-day operations while gaining exposure to infrastructure, networking, and security technologies. What you’ll do Provide 1st and 2nd line support across hardware, software, and user issues Troubleshoot and resolve incidents across desktops, servers, and networks Support core infrastructure, including servers and cloud-based services Assist with basic firewall configuration and network troubleshooting Manage user accounts, permissions, and access via Active Directory Escalate complex issues to senior engineers where required You’ll work closely with internal IT teams and stakeholders to ensure a reliable and...

We have excellent opportunities for Senior Level Infrastructure Project Managers based with our Client at Portsmouth Naval Base. There are opportunities to also be based at Plymouth, Glasgow, Bristol and Barrow in Furness This role requires Candidates to be current holders of SC Level Security Clearance (or above) This can be worked on a hybrid basis, but Candidates must be willing to be based in the office for three days and two remote, and is inside IR35. ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES The role involves delivery of infrastructure Project Management services. NEC 3 / NEC4 experience is highly desired. Candidates with decent exposure to NEC3/4 and contract management experience without qualifications will be considered. The project is to develop a site wide master plan and RIBA 2 design for a £900M accommodation programme. RIBA staging experience would be ideal, along with a buildings and infrastructure background. Project lifecycle experience - Candidates who...

Head of Security Architecture🚨🚨 I'm on the lookout for a head of security architecture with experience of IT/OT, who is used to working in Enterprise level environments, as well as experienced in regulated enviropments. 🏠 Fully Remote 📄Inside IR35 ⌛ 6 Months contract If you are interested, then please reach out ASAP with your CV. Or if you know someone then please send them my way

IBM Mainframe Infrastructure SME (CICS / COBOL / IBM Z Series) - London based (99% Remote) - Inside IR35 (No Umbrella fees - PAYE - £450/£600 per day) The Role: We are seeking an experienced IBM Mainframe Infrastructure Technical Specialist to support a major UK banking organisation operating on IBM Z Series and above infrastructure. This is a production stability and support SME role, focused on maintaining and optimising a complex legacy mainframe estate within a regulated banking environment. You will be working primarily across IBM CICS Transaction Server environments, ensuring continuous availability and performance of mission-critical banking systems. Key Responsibilities Support IBM Z Series mainframe infrastructure in a live banking environment Manage CICS regions (TORs, AORs, FORs) Maintain and support IBM CICS Transaction Server environments Ensure 24x7 system availability and operational resilience Troubleshoot and resolve production incidents Work with: IBM Db2 IBM...

Head of Security Architecture🚨🚨 I'm on the lookout for a head of security architecture with experience of IT/OT, who is used to working in Enterprise level environments, as well as experienced in regulated enviropments. 🏠 Fully Remote 📄Inside IR35 ⌛ 6 Months contract If you are interested, then please reach out ASAP with your CV. Or if you know someone then please send them my way

Class 3H Building Control Surveyor – Fully Remote (Contract) We’re looking for an experienced Class 3H Building Control Surveyor to join a high-performing team delivering complex and high-risk projects. This is a fully remote opportunity offering flexibility, strong rates, and the chance to work on impactful schemes. The Role You’ll be responsible for supporting and overseeing compliance on Class 3H and Building Safety Regulator (BSR) projects, ensuring work meets current building regulations and safety standards. You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, providing expert guidance across all project stages. Key Responsibilities * Assess and approve plans in line with Building Regulations for Class 3H projects * Support Gateway submissions and BSR compliance processes * Conduct remote plan checks and provide technical advice * Work closely with clients, designers, and contractors to ensure regulatory compliance * Maintain accurate documentation and reporting...

An inside IR35 contract role is available for a Setting out Site Engineer to support the delivery of a major £300 million reinforced concrete package on a cutting-edge carbon capture facility in Teesside. The position involves providing engineering expertise across several key structures, including the turbine hall, condenser plant, and carbon capture unit. Reporting to the Section Engineers, your key responsibilities will be to -   Work safely and in line with approved systems, raising any concerns around safety, environment, or quality. Proactively challenge unsafe practices and carry out safety observations when needed. Perform accurate setting out for complex concrete structures, earthworks, roads, and utilities. Support the Senior Engineers/Section Engineers with material take-offs, stock control, and order scheduling. Prepare Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), ensure they’re followed, and brief relevant team members. Liaise with the materials team to monitor...