23 senior site engineer jobs found

Site Engineer Location: Cheltenham Contract: 3 Months (Potential Extension) Rate: Competitive Daily Rate – Inside IR35 An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior / Site Engineer to join one of the UK's largest highways infrastructure projects.  The Role Reporting to the Sub Agent, you'll play a key role in supporting the site management team while providing guidance and mentoring to a team of junior engineers. This is a self-delivery project, so we're looking for someone who is confident, proactive and capable of hitting the ground running. You'll be responsible for maintaining engineering standards on site whilst supporting the delivery of major highways and infrastructure works. Key Responsibilities Report directly to the Sub Agent, providing technical engineering support. Mentor and support junior Site Engineers, reviewing setting out, QA documentation and engineering records. Manage engineering activities across highways works including earthworks,...

Cost Engineer - Major Defence Infrastructure Project Burghfield, Berkshire (RG30 3RR) Hybrid possible. 3 days/wk on site (Thurs / Fri / Monday) and 2 days remote £70 per hour/Inside IR35 26-Week Contract Are you an experienced Cost Engineer looking for your next high-profile contract? This is an opportunity to join a major UK defence infrastructure programme, supporting the delivery of complex, safety-critical projects in a fast-paced and highly regulated environment. Working as part of an established Project Controls team, you'll play a key role in developing and managing project budgets, monitoring costs, forecasting financial performance, and providing accurate reporting to support successful project delivery. The role involves cost planning, change control, earned value management, forecasting, risk and opportunity management, and working closely with project and commercial teams throughout the project lifecycle. What's on Offer? £75.73 per hour Umbrella 26-week...

This role would see you at the heart of the design and assurance of Containment Level 3 & 4 laboratories and other sensitive government facilities - a chance to apply your expertise where it directly supports national security and critical assets. Key aspects of the role Provide specialist security engineering advice for high‑containment laboratories and other secure government buildings. Review and shape perimeter security, including Hostile Vehicle Mitigation, and recommend targeted enhancements. Lead and support security risk assessments, threat analyses and vulnerability studies for high‑risk environments. Develop, review and assure security design documentation (protective security strategies, technical specifications, assurance reports). Work closely with architects, engineers and programme teams to embed security throughout the project lifecycle. Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, standards and security frameworks. Advise on digital engineering security,...

Job Title: Built Asset Security Advisor - SC Location: Hybrid, Porton Down, Salisbury  (2-3 Days p/w in the office) Contract Duration: 12 Months Daily Rate: £681.16/day (Umbrella – Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside Security Clearance: SC My client is seeking an experienced Project Security Adviser/Built Asset Security Advisor  to provide expert security engineering and protective security advice across a portfolio of high-security facilities and infrastructure projects. This role will support the design, development, review, and assurance of secure environments, including Containment Level 3 and 4 laboratories and other sensitive government facilities. The successful candidate will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure security requirements are embedded throughout the project lifecycle, helping to safeguard critical national assets and maintain compliance with relevant legislation, standards, and industry best practice. Key Responsibilities Provide specialist security...

Role: Manufacturing Engineer Contract IR35 Status: Inside Pay Rate: £35-40 per hour depending on experience Location: Banbury – on-site Role Purpose: The purpose of this role is to support the business as subject matter expert, using manufacturing and quality knowledge and experience to enable the manufacture of an extended run of prototype power systems. To lead and participate in APQP activities; leading problem resolution and other continuous improvement initiatives and activities. Operational Duties: * Support the Engineering and Manufacturing teams with the management of all prototype builds ensuring all processes, tooling/equipment and facilities are in place and or planned. * The setup of low volume production environments and the development of manufacturing processes to ensure production is conducted safely, on time and on budget whilst ensuring best practice is adhered to. * Support the successful implementation and delivery of specific Advanced Production Quality...

Senior / Principal / Systems Engineer - Secure Digital Platform (SDP) | SC Cleared | Reading (Hybrid) Edgewing is hiring 3x Systems Engineers (Systems / Senior / Principal) to support sensitive MOD & aerospace programmes. Active SC clearance is essential, alongside sole UK nationality. On-site work in Reading required, with hybrid/custom working where appropriate. Contract is inside IR35 and expected to run 6+ months. What you'll do Design, build and run secure, resilient hybrid infrastructure (Azure + on‑prem) Lead/support Azure services, Windows & Linux estate, virtualisation, storage and networking Deploy and operate Kubernetes and Red Hat OpenShift platforms Drive Infrastructure as Code & automation (e.g., Terraform/Bicep/ARM/Ansible; PowerShell/Bash/Python) Improve monitoring, performance, DR/BCP, and security-by-design controls Troubleshoot complex incidents and mentor engineers (Senior/Principal levels)What we're looking for MOD / Defence Digital / UK...

Electrical Engineer (Contract) Location: Hybrid – Faslane, Clyde 1–2 days per week, remainder remote Rate: £70.00 per hour (Umbrella, Inside IR35) Contract: 12 months, with strong likelihood of extension Hours: 37 hours per week Security Clearance: SC Clearance required (or eligibility to obtain) The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to support the ongoing safety, design assurance, and engineering capability of a major defence infrastructure programme. This is an excellent opportunity for an electrical engineer with a background in design, maintenance, or installation within nuclear or other highly regulated industries to play a key role in ensuring critical infrastructure remains safe, compliant, and fit for purpose. Key Responsibilities Produce, review and assess electrical engineering design packages for infrastructure projects. Carry out plant walkdowns and contribute to Periodic Safety Review (PSR) activities. Assess...

We’re looking for an experienced Senior or Principal Bridge Engineer to take ownership of critical packages of work for bridges and structural projects. This hybrid role is based from Birmingham, Reading, Leeds, or Manchester, with the flexibility to travel to sites as required. If you’re a Chartered Engineer with hands-on experience in bridge design and post-tensioning projects, this is an excellent opportunity to lead high-profile initiatives. Salary Inside IR35 – Initial 6–12 month contract. Location and Working Pattern Hybrid working from Birmingham, Reading, Leeds, or Manchester offices, with site travel as required for National Highways PTSI programmes, including night and day shifts. Client Overview Our client is a leading engineering consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering innovative solutions to complex infrastructure challenges. Responsibilities Lead the delivery of small to medium work packages, including inspection, assessment, design, and renewal...

Senior Engineer Aviation | Night Shifts | Freelance | Inside IR35   Are you a Senior Engineer with genuine main contractor experience, strong setting-out/site delivery knowledge and the right tickets to take ownership of night-shift works?   We're currently looking for an experienced Senior Engineer to join a long-term freelance project within an aviation environment, working full-time nights through to the end of the year.   THE OPPORTUNITY  This is a great opportunity for a Senior Engineer who is comfortable working on night shifts and has a proven track record of delivering works for a main contractor.   You'll be working as part of an established delivery team, helping ensure works are completed safely, accurately and to programme throughout the night.   The role is expected to run through to the end of 2026, offering excellent continuity for the right candidate.   WHAT YOU'LL NEED To be considered, you'll need: - Proven Senior Engineer experience within a main...

Senior Project Engineer – Rotary Piling Location: Central London Rate: £400–£500 per day (Inside IR35) Duration: Minimum 6 months Start Date: Immediate Carmichael UK are seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer to join a major infrastructure project in Central London. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled engineering professional with specialist expertise in rotary piling and complex ground conditions to play a key role on a high-profile civils scheme. Key Responsibilities Oversee and manage rotary bored piling operations, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and to specification. Manage support fluid (polymer) systems, including quality control procedures and compliance with project-specific quality plans. Monitor and inspect piling and diaphragm wall activities throughout the construction process. Carry out or oversee pile shaft and diaphragm wall panel inspections prior to concreting using technologies such as Sonic Caliper and Koden...

Package Manager - Waste Engineering Culham, Oxfordshire | Hybrid (3 Days On Site) £55-£60 per hour | Inside IR35 | 12-Month Contract Lead Waste Engineering on One of the UK's Most Innovative Decommissioning Programmes We're looking for an experienced Waste Engineer or Package Manager to play a pivotal role in the JET Decommissioning and Repurposing (JDR) Programme. This is an exciting opportunity to lead waste engineering activities across complex nuclear decommissioning packages, helping to safely decommission facilities, plant systems and major components while ensuring full compliance with environmental and regulatory requirements. If you have a background in radioactive waste management, waste characterisation or nuclear decommissioning and want to work on a nationally significant programme, we'd love to hear from you. The Role As Package Manager - Waste Engineering, you'll take ownership of waste engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle, developing waste...

Senior Project Engineer Location: London Rate: £400 per day (Inside IR35) Duration: Long-term Contract Sector: Rail Infrastructure About the Role Carmichael UK is seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer to join a major rail infrastructure project in London. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a high-profile programme of works, delivering complex engineering solutions within a multidisciplinary project environment. Working for a leading Tier 1 delivery partner, you will play a key role in coordinating engineering activities, managing technical interfaces, and ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of rail infrastructure works. Responsibilities Lead and coordinate engineering activities across defined work packages. Ensure works are delivered in compliance with design specifications, project requirements, and Network Rail standards. Manage technical queries, RFIs, temporary works, and engineering documentation. Coordinate with site teams,...

Senior Engineer - Major Infrastructure Project (Kent) - Contract We have an outstanding opportunity for a Senior Engineer to play an integral part in delivering a major highways infrastructure project in Kent, on a contract basis. The scheme includes a significant new link road together with a substantial viaduct structure spanning a river and an active rail line. About you MEng/BEng/Degree in Civil Engineering preferred Minimum of 5 years' experience in Civil Engineering, with a track record of leading site engineering teams Strong knowledge and understanding of construction management Good communicator Able to work under pressure Effective use of initiativeIf your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us. Contract details Day rate: (Apply online only)p/d Contract duration: Ongoing IR35 status: Inside Start date: ASAPPlease apply directly or email your...

OverviewWe are looking for a junior IT Support Engineer to provide day-to-day technical support across the business. This is a hands-on role focused on user support, Microsoft 365 administration, hardware setup, and resolving common IT issues.Ideal for someone with IT support experience looking to continue developing their career in a supportive environment. Details Location - Chiswick (London) Duration - Initial 3 months On-site requirements - 5 days Rate - £150-£190 / day Inside IR35 via Umbrella Responsibilities Provide 1st line IT support to end users. Set up and configure laptops, monitors, and other IT equipment. Support Microsoft 365 applications including Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, and SharePoint. Troubleshoot hardware, software, and connectivity issues. Assist with user onboarding and account setup. Log, manage, and resolve support tickets. Maintain IT assets and equipment. Experience Required Previous experience in an IT Support, Service Desk, or Helpdesk role. Good...

Business Analyst - Workday Learning & AI Transformation Location: Hybrid - 3 days per week on-site in Reading or Dublin Day Rate: £700 - £750 / day Engagement Type: 6-Month Contract (Inside IR35) Industry: Global Retail / Enterprise Transformation About the Role We are seeking an experienced Workday Business Analyst to join a major multi-year, multi-country Workday HCM transformation programme. Operating within the global Learning Workstream, you will be key to shaping a state-of-the-art global learning platform across 17 international markets. This initiative represents an enterprise-scale integration bringing together Workday Learning (front-end learner experience) and Sana (back-end AI-driven content generation and translation). This is a pure core Business Analysis role. You will own the analytical backbone of the workstream-eliciting requirements, defining As-Is/To-Be processes, mapping integration boundaries, and ensuring seamless functional design. Contract...

CE&I Design Engineer - nuclear £46-£51 per Hour (Inside IR35) | Long-Term Contract | Sellafield | Full-Time On Site Shape the Future of UK Nuclear Infrastructure Are you an experienced Control, Electrical & Instrumentation (CE&I) Design Engineer looking to work on one of the UK's most technically challenging nuclear programmes? We're seeking a talented engineer to join a multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality CE&I design solutions across major Sellafield projects. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in developing engineering designs that support the safe operation, refurbishment and decommissioning of critical nuclear facilities. If you thrive in a highly regulated environment and enjoy solving complex engineering challenges, this role offers the chance to make a real impact. The Role As a CE&I Design Engineer, you'll be responsible for producing and developing engineering designs from concept through to detailed design, ensuring...

CE&I Control System Design Engineer - PES-Based Control Systems Warrington | Hybrid - 3 days on site £51-£56/hour | Inside IR35 Are you a CE&I Control System Design Engineer with strong experience in Programmable Electronic Systems (PES)? This is an excellent opportunity to join the Silos MSSS SEP 1 & 2 programme, contributing to a nationally significant, safety-critical project within a highly regulated environment. You'll be embedded within the CE&I design team, focused on the design, update and verification of PES-based control systems. While implementation, testing and commissioning are delivered by dedicated site teams, your work will be fundamental in ensuring designs are robust, compliant and ready for safe delivery. The Role You will be responsible for: Delivering and checking PES-based Control System designs and updates to meet functional and business requirements Supporting other engineers in the delivery of high-quality CE&I design outputs...

Assistant Pre-Construction Manager Location: London (Hybrid - 3 days office/site, 2 days flexible) Rate: Up to £300 per day (Inside IR35) Contract: 12 Months (Strong potential for extension or permanent opportunity) Start Date: ASAP The Opportunity Our client is a leading international design and build specialist, delivering high-quality workplace, retail and commercial fit-out projects for some of the world's best-known brands. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an Assistant Pre-Construction Manager to join their expanding Pre-Construction team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in pre-construction, estimating or quantity surveying who is looking to develop their career within a fast-paced design and build environment. Working closely with the Head of Commercial, Business Development, Design and Project Delivery teams, you will take ownership of projects through the pre-construction phase, supporting tenders from initial...

Site Engineer (Setting Out) – Major Civil Engineering Project Location: Plymouth Contract: Long-term / Freelance (Inside IR35) or Permanent Security Clearance: Required – applicants must be UK Nationals Overview Carmichael UK has a fantastic opportunity for Site Engineers with strong setting-out experience to join a long-term civil engineering project in Plymouth. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a well-established delivery team on a variety of civil engineering works, playing a key role in the accurate and safe delivery of site activities. The role covers both self-delivered and subcontracted works. The Role As a Site Engineer, you will be responsible for day-to-day engineering activities on site, with a strong emphasis on setting out and dimensional control. You will support and mentor junior engineers where required and provide technical input across multiple areas of delivery. You will contribute to: RAMS Temporary Works briefs ITPs Weekly progress...

Temporary Works Coordinator – RAF Brize Norton – 4 Month Contract – Inside IR35 Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) RAF Brize Norton, Oxfordshire We are seeking an experienced Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) to join a specialist site team on a 4-month borehole investigation project at RAF Brize Norton. This is an excellent opportunity for a Temporary Works professional with a strong background in civil engineering, geotechnical works, ground investigation, drilling, or infrastructure projects to support the safe planning, coordination, and implementation of temporary works activities on a high-profile defence sector scheme. Key Responsibilities Coordinate all temporary works activities in accordance with BS 5975. Ensure temporary works are properly designed, reviewed, approved, and implemented. Maintain the Temporary Works Register and associated documentation. Liaise with site management, engineers, designers, and subcontractors. Monitor compliance with temporary...