12 construction jobs found in Wantage

Lead BIW Engineer Hybrid- Oxford 6-month contract with Potential Extension Day rate: £32 - £42 per hour Inside IR35 Lead BIW Engineer Are you ready to push the boundaries of electric vehicle design? We are seeking a visionary Lead BIW Engineer to head the development of next-generation, premium Upper Body structures and moving closure systems. Starting from a clean sheet, you will use your technical expertise to create lightweight, high-performance architectures that set new global benchmarks for structural rigidity, crashworthiness, and aerodynamic integration. Your Impact Concept Architecture: Lead desktop architecture studies and develop robust structural concepts from proof-of-concept (POC) through to production. Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate closely with Studio Design, Crash Safety, NVH, and Manufacturing teams to negotiate and resolve early packaging and styling conflicts. Technical Benchmarking: Plan and execute physical vehicle teardowns and virtual CAD...

Senior Planner (Project Controls / EVM) Location: Aldermaston (2 days a week onsite) Contract: 6 months IR35: In Scope Rate: £63.58/hr Umbrella Security Clearance: Active SC required (non-negotiable) The Opportunity We’re looking for an experienced Senior Planner to join a highly secure and complex programme environment. This role is critical in delivering full planning capability across projects, ensuring robust scheduling, insightful analysis, and effective stakeholder engagement. You’ll take ownership of the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and play a key role in supporting programme delivery through Earned Value Management (EVM), forecasting, and planning governance. What You’ll Be Doing * Managing and maintaining the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) * Delivering planning and EVM analysis to support business decisions * Producing accurate schedule forecasts and performance reports * Conducting Earned Value variance analysis (SPI) * Performing critical path and network...

Location: Reading (Hybrid - 1 day a week on-site) Duration: Long-Term Freelance Rate: Competitive Daily Rate (Strictly Inside IR35) We are currently recruiting for a Project Planner with specialist water industry experience to join a tier-one engineering leader. In this role, you will oversee and drive the planning functions across a diverse portfolio of major water infrastructure and environmental schemes throughout the Thames Water region. This position offers excellent hybrid flexibility, requiring you to be based out of the Reading office just one day per week. The Role Working within a fast-paced and collaborative environment, you will be responsible for creating, maintaining, and managing robust project schedules from pre-construction through to delivery. Your day-to-day will involve: Baseline Scheduling: Developing and updating fully resourced, logically linked project programmes (using Primavera P6) in line with project specifications and milestones. Progress...

Job Title: Planner - SC Location: Aldermaston, Reading (2 days / week on site) Contract Duration: 6 Months Daily Rate: £59.94/hr (Umbrella – circa) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: SC clearance The delivery of the complete planning capability within the business by maintaining the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS). Supporting the Task Manager with business rhythms, schedule integrity, network analysis, Earned Value and communications with the program and business teams. Providing Planning expertise to internal customers within the projects supported. Implementing Planning processes, policies and procedures within the projects supported. Producing Planning and EV deliverables in accordance with agreed business rhythm within the projects. Deliver of long range operational integrated Programme Planning activities. Supporting the Business Management Manager with emergent projects as directed by Business Controller. Developing and maintaining relationships with and...

Job Title: Finance Business Partner - SC Location: Reading / Hybrid Contract Duration: 12 Months Working Pattern: 2 days/on site - Hybrid Daily Rate: £72.65/hr(Umbrella – Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: SC Minimum requirement: * Experience Finance Business partner with expected relevant skillset * Demonstrable experience in Stakeholder Management/Engagement at a senior/director level * Track record leading business through budgets, planning, and forecasting. Essential: * Demonstrable experience in Stakeholder Management/Engagement at a senior level * Experience working on large scale infrastructure projects or similar big programmes of work (£multimillion/billion) * Proven ability to influence and challenge constructively * Track record leading business through budgets, planning, and forecasting. * Qualified Accountant or equivalent experience Desirable: * Public sector/Nuclear/Defence experience would be good but not essential. *...

Our client, a prominent player in the highways sector, is seeking an experienced Site Engineer to join their team on a major infrastructure project in Gloucester. This is a freelance contract opportunity, operating inside IR35, and perfect for professionals with robust experience in highways, drainage, and earthworks. You will be taking ownership of key sections of the project, ensuring timely and quality delivery on site. Key Responsibilities: Setting out and surveying for highways, drainage, and earthworks packages Managing sections of work to ensure delivery to programme and quality standards Ensuring compliance with all health and safety procedures on site Preparing and implementing risk assessments and method statements Coordinating subcontractors and managing daily site activities Carrying out quality checks, inspections, and working to Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) Maintaining accurate records including site diaries, progress reports, and as-built information Liaising...

Resident Liaison Officer | Slough | Contract Inside IR35 A well-established highways contractor is recruiting a Resident Liaison Officer to join a new scheme in Berkshire on a contract basis. This is an exciting opportunity to play a central role in delivering a community-first approach on a highways scheme, acting as the primary point of contact between the project team and local residents, businesses, and stakeholders throughout the construction programme. This role sits inside IR35 and is available for an immediate start. Key Responsibilities Serve as the first point of contact for all resident and stakeholder enquiries, complaints, and feedback relating to the scheme Proactively engage with the local community ahead of and during construction activities, managing expectations and minimising disruption Develop and distribute communications including newsletters, letters, and notifications to affected properties and businesses Attend and coordinate community engagement...

Interim Senior Project Manager (New Build) Public Sector £450 per day (Inside IR35) Gloucester Our client, a well-regarded public sector organisation, is seeking an experienced Interim Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of a diverse portfolio of new build capital projects across the public sector estate. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned project professional with a strong track record of managing complex construction projects from inception through to completion within a local authority, public sector, or regulated environment. The Role You will take ownership of a range of high-profile new build developments, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. The programme includes: * New build schools and educational facilities * Training and skills centres * Care homes and adult social care developments * Other strategic capital construction projects You will be responsible for managing multidisciplinary...

Job Title: Digital Asset Management & Content Specialist Location: Gaydon, Warwickshire Rate: £28.43ph via an Umbrella Company (Inside IR35) or £21.25ph PAYE Employment Type: Contract (To April 2027 Maternity Cover) Hours: Standard 40 Hours Per Week In this role, no two tasks are the same. With lots of projects and relationships to build with people across the business and beyond, it’s a challenge that will help your career grow within an iconic organisation. Here’s a summary of the key responsibilities: * Support daily system administration for Adobe Workfront, helping ensure the platform is set up correctly and functioning well for all C&I teams. * Work closely with colleagues across the department, gathering information on work requests, resource needs, and approval processes so these can be accurately reflected in Workfront, MLDNA and FrameIO. * Act as the go‑to contact for Workfront users, answering questions, maintaining data accuracy, and coordinating...

Quality Assurance Inspector - Aerospace Location: Eastleigh Duration: 6 months Hours: 35 per week Rate: Up to £45/hour Umbrella Inside IR35 We are seeking a detail-oriented QA Inspector to join our Production team. You will be responsible for inspecting incoming materials and components, ensuring compliance with quality standards, customer requirements, and regulatory specifications. Following product familiarisation training, the role may expand to include in-process and final product inspections. Key Responsibilities: Conduct inspections of materials and components using precision measuring equipment. Review engineering drawings, specifications, and quality documentation. Record inspection results and maintain accurate quality records. Identify and report non-conforming materials. Support quality investigations and corrective actions. Verify certifications, traceability records, and compliance documentation. Collaborate with production, engineering, and quality...

Are you an experienced Quality Inspector looking for your next opportunity? Our client, a leading aerospace and industrial gas turbine component manufacturer, is expanding and looking for skilled Quality Inspectors to join their late shift team in Alcester. Working within a highly regulated environment, you will be responsible for inspecting precision sheet metal components using a range of dimensional and optical measurement equipment. Quality Inspector Permanent Monday – Wednesday 4:30pm – 2:30am, Thursday 4:30pm – 1:30am Alcester 3-month Initial contract (Inside IR35) Quality Inspector Job Description Carry out visual and dimensional inspection of precision manufactured components. Use dimensional measurement equipment including verniers, micrometres, gauges, and        callipers. Operate optical measurement systems including shadowgraphs, projectors, and 3D     scanners. Inspect small precision components to tight tolerances within a regulated manufacturing...

Repair Engineer (Structural / Composite) Location: Filton (minimum 60% onsite) Contract: Contract until 31/12/2026 (likely extension) Rate: Up to £52.00 per hour Umbrella / £38.88 per hour PAYE Working Pattern: 35 hours per week (4.5 days, between 7am-7pm) Clearance: BPSS (completed by the Client) IR35: Inside IR35 The Opportunity Our client is seeking an experienced Repair Engineer / Repair Design Engineer to join a specialist engineering team supporting in‑service aircraft structural repairs. This role focuses heavily on composite and structural wing repairs, working on complex repair solutions within a highly regulated aerospace environment. As a Repair Engineer you'll be responsible for evaluating damage, authoring repair solutions, and providing expert engineering support to internal and external stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Evaluate customer requests related to structural damage on in‑service aircraft Author and release Structural Repair Instructions Lead and...