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Electronics Engineer - Aerospace Location: Cheltenham On‑site Requirement: Predominantly onsite (project‑critical hardware activities) Contract Duration: 6 months Rate: Up to £70 per hour (Umbrella / Inside IR35) Role Overview Our client is seeking an experienced Electronics Engineer to join the Amber Project, supporting the testing, debugging, commissioning, and integration of electronic sensor hardware. This position is a direct replacement for an existing contractor and is required immediately to maintain delivery momentum across critical project activities. The role is strongly hands‑on, focused on board‑level electronics, system integration, and practical engineering support rather than concept‑only design work. The successful engineer will work closely with internal engineering teams and suppliers, contributing to the successful delivery of safety‑critical aerospace electronics. Key Responsibilities Perform board‑level electronics testing and debugging, identifying...

We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Control Systems Engineer to be based full time onsite at Warrington or Cumbria. This is a contract role inside IR35 at the market rates. Candidates can start with BPSS security clearance whilst higher level clearance is being undertaken. You should be British Citizens and passport holders and not have worked outside the UK during the past 5 years. ROLE SUMMARY: We are looking for an experienced Lead Control Systems Engineer to take technical leadership of control systems design, implementation, testing, commissioning, and ongoing support across multidisciplinary projects. You will be the technical authority for control systems engineering, ensuring robust, compliant, and high-quality solutions, and driving engineering excellence across the project lifecycle. This is a hands-on leadership role with strategic influence - ideal for engineers who want to shape architecture, mentor others, and make high-impact decisions. KEY...

Refrigeration Engineer - Environmental Test Chambers Location: Cheltenham (on‑site) Duration: 12‑month contract Status: Inside IR35 Rate: negotiable on experience ur client is seeking an experienced refrigeration engineer to join a busy, dynamic facilities and maintenance team on a 64‑acre engineering campus in Cheltenham. You will be part of a 16‑person team that includes refrigeration engineers, electricians, plumbers, labourers and a gardener, supporting critical test and production facilities across the site. The Role Day‑to‑day maintenance and management of environmental stress screening (ESS) chambers Fault finding and diagnostics on environmental chambers and associated systems Programming chambers to support product testing, including temperature, humidity and other environmental profiles Planning and supporting preventative and corrective maintenance activities Working on additional equipment such as laser wire markers, vibration systems and other specialist...

Mechanical & Electrical Estimator (Water Industry) - 12-month Contract Inside IR35 Bridgwater, Somerset £500 - £600 p/day Are you an experienced Mechanical & Electrical Estimator available for an immediate start 12-month contract role? My client is a Tier 1 contractor working on the Hinkley Point C project and requires a skilled Mechanical & Electrical Estimator with water utility experience Officer to support with Key responsibilities * Review project drawings, specifications, and scope * Perform quantity take-offs for labour, materials, and equipment * Prepare accurate cost estimates, budgets, and bids for mechanical and electrical works * Obtain and evaluate subcontractor and vendor quotes * Analyse costs, risks, and contingencies * Identify value engineering and cost-saving options * Collaborate with project managers and project teams * Update estimates based on design or scope changes * Maintain estimating databases and pricing information * Support...

Astute's Nuclear Team is partnering with a specialist infrastructure and utilities contractor delivering complex works across the UK's nuclear and regulated utilities sectors to recruit an experienced M&E Estimator with a strong water and utilities background to support estimating activities across a growing portfolio of non-core works. The Estimator role is working Inside IR35, comes with a daily rate of up to £500pd (depending on experience) and will be initially based on a 12-month contract. The position is based on-site at Hinkley Point C and covers other nuclear power stations across the UK. The role has a clear M&E estimating bias and is ideally suited to someone with extensive experience in water infrastructure and treatment systems. A civils background is not essential, provided the candidate has deep and practical water experience. If this sounds interesting, then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the M&E Estimator role Reporting...

About the job Vickerstock are proud to be working in partnership with a leading global energy and grid solutions provider to recruit a Lead Electrical Protection Engineer on a contract basis. This is a high-impact role offering exposure to complex grid automation and substation protection projects, with responsibility spanning design, testing, and commissioning across the UK and international sites. The Role As Lead Electrical Protection Engineer, you will take technical ownership of protection system design and delivery, acting as the key technical interface between customers and the wider engineering community. Reporting directly to the Engineering Team Leader, you will lead engineering activities from initial design through to site commissioning. Key Responsibilities * Lead technical project activities from customer kick-off through to commissioning * Act as technical lead on protection and scheme design for electrical substations * Analyse customer specifications...

Job title: Rolling Stock Overhaul Technician Job Type: Contract Location: Edinburgh, EH8 7SY (must live within reasonable distance) Duration: 18 month contract | Potential for extension Pay rate: Competitive IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Hours of work: Full Time Shift pattern: Days & Nights on rotating shifts The Opportunity Rullion are recruiting experienced Overhaul Technicians to support the corrective and preventative maintenance, servicing and repair of modern rolling stock assets within a busy rail depot environment. This role offers the opportunity to work on technically advanced fleets as part of a highly skilled maintenance and modifications team, supporting fleet reliability, availability and safety through planned overhaul, repair and continuous improvement activities. The Role You will undertake scheduled mechanical overhaul, modification and repair activities in line with the vehicle maintenance plan and agreed delivery schedules. Working closely with Team Leaders...

Test Design Engineer Location: Glasgow, Cheadle, Crawley, Templecombe  Duration: 6 months Rate: £61.84 ph Umbrella Inside IR35 SC Clearance required We are looking for Labview Test Design Engineers who have experience in working with development project teams to develop and deliver test solutions. This can range from a simple test box through to complex fully automated solutions and will require involvement throughout the lifecycle of the solution from concept to completion. You will have an opportunity to influence product design requirements, develop equipment for both product verification and manufacturing phases, and introduce new technologies and ways of working. Each successful candidate will have demonstrable experience of Test Solution Engineering and will ideally have experience interfacing with external customers as well as internal stakeholders. The candidate should be able to demonstrate knowledge in some or all of the following key areas: Specifying,...

Job Title: Conformance Engineer Location: Milton Keynes (Can be remote with occasional site visits) Contract Duration: 6 Months with a view to extending Daily Rate: £500/day (Umbrella – Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Minimum Requirement: * Rail Vehicle Engineering (including Electrical & Mechanical Systems Interfaces with Infrastructure) * Experience working with loading units (Intermodal load units - ILUs) * Vehicles assessment and certification * Rail vehicles maintenance and audits The Role: * The Conformance Engineer will carry out the conformance assessment of new or modified RAIL infrastructure, RAIL vehicles, load units and associated equipment with mandatory standards and deliver associated safety management activities. * They will assess the conformance of designs for new or modified infrastructure, RAIL vehicles, load units and associated equipment against mandatory requirements and prepare assessment reports and certification. * They will carry out...

We are seeking an experienced Senior/Principal Electrical (EC&I) Commissioning Engineer to support a major defence project at a secure, highly regulated site near Reading. This is a senior, site-based role requiring a high level of technical expertise, leadership, and experience in commissioning, testing, and assurance of electrical and control systems within safety-critical environments. Role: Senior/Principal Electrical (EC&I) Commissioning Engineer Location: Reading (site-based) Rate: £55-£70 per hour Inside IR35 (Based on year's experience) Employment Type: Contract 12 Months Key Responsibilities Lead and oversee the commissioning, testing, and validation of electrical and EC&I systems on a complex defence project and provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior commissioning engineers and site teams. Develop, review, and approve commissioning strategies, test procedures, and method statements, alongside supervising functional testing, fault finding, and...

Electrical Technicians - Contract Opportunities (Multiple Roles) Location: Oxfordshire Rate: £32-£37 per hour (Inside IR35, via Umbrella) Duration: Initial 6‑month contract with long‑term potential A long‑term project with our client is creating opportunities for several skilled Electrical Technicians to join their team on a contract basis. This multi‑year programme offers stable, ongoing work and the chance to contribute to a major technical installation. Key Requirements ONC or City & Guilds Level 2 / GNVQ in Electrical or Electronic Engineering Good understanding of electrical safety practices for LV & HV low‑power circuits and devices Hands‑on experience with installation, commissioning andfault‑finding of electrical systems including: Control racks Interconnecting wiring Field equipment Cable containment systems Competent in light mechanical and electrical assembly, including: Soldering Crimping Cable assembly Rack wiring How to Apply If you're interested in...

SC Cleared – Electrical Engineer (Audit) Location: Preston Role Status: Inside IR35 Rate: Up to £600 DOE Length: Rolling Contract I am currently working with a leading nuclear organisation who are looking for somebody to manage their Operational Technical (OT) at a Nuclear Power Plant. The focus of this role is to carry out audits in relation to assets and report them back, highlighting any exposure. They are looking for an individual who has heavily focused in Electrical as you will be responsible for isolation procedures, electrical supply e.g. you will be asked to open cabinets that have live electrical feeds. Your Background: * Background as an Engineer who can go onsite and carry out audits looking at: * SCADA Systems * PC’s within cabinets * Physical hardware that is onsite that is not connected to their network that software or tooling cannot identify * Current SC clearance * Background working within Nuclear – ideally on-site at a plant *...

Site Agent / Site Engineer - Electrical (HV/LV) Location: Bridgwater Contract: Inside IR35 Day Rate: Open Project: Bridgwater Tidal Barrier - Gates & Barrier Construction Overview We are seeking an experienced Site Agent / Site Engineer with strong electrical expertise to support the construction phase of the Bridgwater Tidal Barrier, specifically the build of the barrier gates and associated infrastructure. The role will work closely with major civils and M&E contractor and MEICA subcontractors on a high‑profile flood defence scheme. Key Responsibilities Electrical & HV/LV Responsibilities Fully conversant with HV transformer connections and DNO LV incomer cabling. Act as the responsible person to sign off temporary electrical supplies, including tower cranes and other site utilities. Sign off transformer connections and Sub‑Main Distribution Board (SMDB) installations. Design & Technical Review Collaborate with MEICA subcontractor electrical engineers to...

Our client has an opportunity for a Building and Construction Project Lead to join them on a contract for 12 months with possible extension. You will be responsible for setting up and leading CAPEX projects from inception and feasibility, through to design and specification and final handover. Role: Building and Construction Project Leader Location: Portsmouth, 60% onsite Hours: 37 per week Clearance: BPSS required to start. Current SC would be desirable. UK Eyes Only due to project Hourly Rate: £40.00 per hour via Umbrella, inside IR35 What you'll be doing: Develop, update/manage and monitor a project delivery plan. Identify and manage risks and opportunities. Manage CAPEX business cases from preparation through approval to delivery and project close. Develop detailed design briefs for Building Services design for a range of projects including major plant replacement and refurbishment works. Skilled and competent in IT tools, able to produce and present documentation,...

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...

Technician - Rolling Stock (Contract Role) Location: Nottingham Tram Depot, Wilkinson Street, Nottingham Duration: Ongoing Contract Start Date: ASAP Shift Pattern: Days & Nights - 4 on 4 off - 07:00 / 19:00 | 19:00 - 07:00 About the Opportunity: Rullion is working with a prestigious Rolling Stock and Light Rail client to recruit a technician on a contract position at their Nottingham Tram Depot. This is a fantastic opportunity for skilled professionals with an NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering to contribute to the reliability and maintenance of a modern light rail fleet. Pay Rates (Inside IR35): During Training on Day shift only (4-6 week period) PAYE: £23.54/hour + accrued holiday Umbrella: £32.14/hour (first 12 weeks)After Training when moved to shifts: PAYE: £25.89/hour + accrued holiday Umbrella: £33.12/hour (first 12 weeks) £34.73/hour (after 12 weeks)Role Overview: As a member of the depot's autonomous maintenance team, you will provide...

Resident MEP Project Engineer Location: Stansted Airport Contract: Fixed-term (31/08/26) | Hours: 40 per week (minimum 3 days on site) Rate: £50/hr (inside IR35) Role Overview: We are seeking experienced Resident MEP Project Engineers to support the delivery of multiple fit-out and infrastructure projects from design through to on-site execution. The role offers the opportunity to work within a fast-paced, operational environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure projects are delivered to time, quality, and safety standards. Key Responsibilities: Support project delivery from design stage through to site implementation. Manage and coordinate contractor drawing submissions and SME reviews via document control systems such as Aconex. Track and ensure timely close-out of design comments. Lead design management activities, ensuring alignment with project requirements. Review and respond to technical queries relating to contractor designs. Collaborate...

Job Title: Power Systems Engineer Location: Lichfield Hourly Rate: £DOE - We are booking interviews next week! Please call or email for a slot Term: 12 Months IR35: Inside We are currently seeking an experienced Power Systems Engineer (Contractor) to support the design, modelling, and integration of advanced power electronics systems. About Us: We are at the forefront of technology innovation, providing cutting-edge solutions to our clients. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and dynamic work environment where creativity and expertise thrive. As we continue to expand, we are seeking a highly skilled Power Systems Engineer with a strong focus on requirements engineering to join our team on a contract basis. The Role: So, what will you be doing as a Power Systems Engineer? Power Electronics Design Design and develop power electronic circuits including DC-DC converters, AC-DC rectifiers, inverters, and motor drives Apply industry best practices to deliver...

Overhaul Technician - X10 Roles Available Location: Craigentinny Train Maintenance Centre, Edinburgh, EH8 7SY 12+ Month Initial Contract (Long Term Project) Standard Pay Rate: £28.82 /hour PAYE Equivalent to £38.27 /hour umbrella + Opportunity for overtime, Paid at Time and a Half (1.5%) This role falls inside IR35 - payment via PAYE or Umbrella Company Hours / Shifts: Shift Working. Combination of Days and Nights will be required, flexibility required depending on business needs. Please note that 1 Saturday Night as well as 1 Sunday Night will be required out of 4 Example Roster Pattern available upon request. Function of Role Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance, servicing and repair of Hitachi rolling stock assets Key Responsibilities Perform Scheduled Overhaul Maintenance activities on the rolling stock in accordance with the vehicle maintenance plan and required delivery schedule Undertake Modification requirements of the rolling stock....

Title: M&E Project Engineer - Clean Water Sector Location: Liverpool Rate: Up to £500 per day (inside IR35, umbrella) Contract: 9 months with potential for extension My client is seeking a skilled Project Engineer with experience in Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Engineering for the Water sector. Join a dynamic team delivering critical waste water treatment projects across the United Utilities framework Role Responsibilities: ·Collaborate with suppliers and site teams to manage equipment from order to on-site delivery, ensuring alignment with RAMS and QA documentation. ·Support and manage project engineering functions, including: oRAMS development oClip programme and collaborative planning oSite meetings and supervision of Tier 2 contractors as needed oCoordination with design and project management teams ·Engage in the TQ process, assisting with tracking and supply chain communications. ·Support PM with OWL and action trackers, and offer buildability...