75 engineering manager jobs found

EC&I Engineering Manager Nuclear Manufacturing Company | Near Manchester Up to £65.40 per hour | Outside IR35 4-Day Working Week (4 x 10-hour days) A leading nuclear manufacturing company near Manchester is looking for an experienced EC&I Engineering Manager to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams across the delivery of complex projects within a highly regulated environment. This is a senior leadership role, responsible for driving engineering delivery from bid stage through to project completion, ensuring compliance, quality and successful project execution. The role will support the development of specialist systems and equipment, including gloveboxes and similar containment solutions. The Role Lead and manage multidisciplinary engineering teams across project delivery Act as the technical lead during bid and tender activities Oversee engineering scope, schedules, budgets and delivery strategies Provide technical direction and assurance throughout the project...

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced EC&I Engineering Manager to join a specialist engineering and manufacturing business supporting complex projects within highly regulated sectors. This role will lead multidisciplinary engineering teams across the full project lifecycle, ensuring compliant and safe engineering delivery from bid stage through to execution and final project close out. This position would suit a senior engineering professional with experience managing complex engineering projects and leading multidisciplinary teams within nuclear, defence or other regulated industries. It will appeal to someone who is technically strong, commercially aware and confident driving engineering excellence, compliance and project delivery across multiple stakeholders. Key Responsibilities * Lead and manage multidisciplinary engineering teams across project delivery activities * Develop engineering delivery strategies, scopes of work, project schedules and resource...

Contract position Outside IR35 On-site - Hybrid working in West Sussex Our client, a leader in the automotive sector, is currently seeking a skilled Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team on a contract basis. This role involves designing a wide range of complex engine components, with a focus on off-highway, large engine, heavy-duty, and marine applications. Key Responsibilities: The mechanical design of components through concept, definitive, and detail design phases Carrying out detailed mechanical design work including 3D modelling, basic stress calculations, FMEA's, 2D layouts, 2D detailing, and tolerance stacks Ensuring that system and component specifications meet the required design standards Creating 2D drawings for manufacture or purchase Producing assembly drawings and bills of materials Managing design change requests in a timely manner Ensuring the fit and function of responsible parts or systems and their interaction with other systems Maintaining up-to-date...

Job Title: Project Manager - NEX (Temp) Location: Major UK Airport (South East) Rate: £575/day - Umbrella rate Duration: 1 year Site: Minimum 3 days per week on site Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead delivery of a major North Extension (NEX) within a live airport transformation programme. The role will take the project through RIBA Stage 4 into construction, ensuring safe, efficient delivery within a fully operational environment. Key Requirements Proven delivery of major infrastructure projects in live operational environments Strong NEC contract and commercial management experience Excellent stakeholder and interface management skills Experience in aviation, rail, water, nuclear, or similar regulated sectors Strong on-site delivery background essential Key Responsibilities Lead delivery through design completion and construction phase Manage programme, cost, risk, and change control Coordinate multiple contractors and design teams...

PROGRAMME MANAGER (SKYLINKS & BAGGAGE) Location: Stansted Airport Hours: 40 per week Duration: 1 year Rate: Negotiable ROLE OVERVIEW We are seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead a multi-project aviation programme at Stansted Airport covering SkyLinks, APV, and Baggage systems. You will manage multiple Project Managers, ensuring coordinated delivery from final design through construction and installation, while maintaining programme control, governance, and stakeholder alignment in a live airport environment. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Lead delivery across SkyLinks, APV, and Baggage projects Manage and support Project Managers across all workstreams Maintain integrated programme schedule and manage risk Monitor progress, escalate issues, and drive resolution Deliver monthly performance reporting to senior stakeholders Support procurement and installation readiness activities Manage stakeholder engagement across airport operations and contractors Ensure...

NW33509 Outage Manager - EFW £500 - £550 Outside IR35 National Position Alecto Recruitment is partnering with a market-leading energy from waste company and together we are seeking an experienced Outage Manager to oversee multiple upcoming outage projects across the UK. Key Responsibilities Lead and coordinate both planned and reactive plant outages, maintenance programmes, and operational activities across multiple sites, ensuring all works are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in accordance with contractual and operational requirements - with the flexibility to support extended hours, weekend working, and site-based assignments as needed. Provide clear operational leadership across all plant activities, ensuring personnel, contractors, consultants, and service providers are aligned with plant objectives and HSEQ standards, while actively supporting recruitment, training, competency development, and workforce planning to sustain a capable and compliant...

Asset Senior Maintenance Engineer - Contract Location: Doncaster | Rate: £38 per hour (umbrella) Overview An exciting contract opportunity for an experienced Asset Senior Maintenance Engineer to lead the management of highway electrical assets in Doncaster. You will oversee maintenance, replacement, and compliance testing programmes, support street lighting policy, and ensure safety and efficiency for the local highway network. Key Responsibilities Lead highway electrical asset management, ensuring compliance with legislation, standards, and H&S requirements. Develop and manage cyclic and reactive maintenance programmes, controlling budgets and costs. Maintain accurate asset records and statutory certifications. Handle unmetered energy extract, accident damage, and insurance claims. Provide technical guidance for energy-efficient lighting and traffic schemes. Deputise for the CMS Manager and Highways Electrical Duty Holder as required. Essential Skills &...

Astute's Power Division are partnering with a leader EPC Contractor in the UK Power sector, and are currently recruiting for a C&I Commissioning Engineer to join their fast paced team on their Combined Cycle Synchronised condenser based in Pembroke on a 3 months initial contract. The C&I Commissioning Engineer position comes with a day rate from £500.00 to £550.00 per day outside of IR35. Key Skills and responsibilities for the C&I Commissioning Engineer position: Hands-on execution and management of I&C commissioning activities for a gas power project in UK, until successful handover to the customer. The scope of activities will be: Hands-on commissioning of electrical components and instruments such as motorized and pneumatic valves, instruments, transmitters, loop checks, etc. Carrying out testing on instrumentation against the whole loop (DCS to field), as well as system optimization and troubleshooting and filling-in the respective commissioning...

Astute's contract team is partnering with a Global Energy-from-Waste company to recruit a Site Outage Manager on a contract basis for it's Leeds site. You would then move onto different sites in the UK. The Site Outage Manager comes with a day rate of £500-£550, Outside IR35. Key skills required: Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering with proven experience as an Outage Manager, Plant Operations Manager or similar leadership role within the energy sector or other large scale industrial environments. Proven experience of contractor management and site coordination experience across complex maintenance and outage activities. Excellent technical understanding of mechanical plant systems. Contract length TBC however, at least 6-12 months. Astute People are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage...

Building and Construction Project Manager - Belfast We are looking for an experienced Construction Project Manager to lead major site-based construction projects from concept through to completion and handover. This is an excellent opportunity for a client-side project management professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys delivering complex projects. Pay rate: £40.44per hour Contract: 12-months 35 hours a week. 4.5 days a week. 7am to 7pm (hours confirmed within this time period). Key Responsibilities Manage end-to-end construction project delivery. Lead and coordinate internal and external stakeholders. Develop project plans, CAPEX business cases, and risk registers. Manage budgets, resources, and project documentation. Ensure Health & Safety compliance across all activities. Identify and mitigate project risks and issues. Build strong working relationships with project teams and contractors. Skills & Experience Proven construction project...

I require an experienced Electrical Project Manager to work on a Utility biased project in Suffolk on a long term basis (2 years +) for an established client. The works will require someone to be based from home and site in Suffolk. Paying a salary base on experience between £(Apply online only) a shift + “Outside IR35” + 2 year duration + Weekly payments The Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing the design stages which will be starting in February/ March 2025 and managing the delivery of the project working for a Tier 1 client. Responsibilities will include: - * Working alongside a professional engineering team in the creation and execution of project delivery strategies. * Chair and manage weekly meetings with a Utilities provider. * Understanding the stages and milestones of the project life cycle, working alongside the design, delivery and commercial teams. * Ensuring the project program, documentation is being correctly administered and maintained. *...

Do you have proven project management experience rolling stock redelivery and hand back? Can you demonstrate experience delivering complex engineering projects on time and within budget while managing stakeholder expectations? If so TXM Recruit are partnered with a major railway client to recruit a Redelivery Project Manager to join them based in East Midlands on a 6-month contract basis paying up to £600 per day (outside IR35). The Role As the Engineering Redelivery Project Manager, you’ll lead a multidisciplinary team to deliver this complex rolling stock engineering project on time, within budget, and to the required standards. You will bridge any gap between internal and external stakeholders, engineers, production, finance and procurement—ensuring smooth communication, risk management and finite progress tracking. Key Responsibilities Plan, coordinate, and oversee project to completion. Manage budgets, schedules, and resources effectively. Liaise with clients,...

Do you have significant experience delivering large-scale railway programmes, managing scope, budget, risk, and stakeholder engagement? If so TXM Recruit are partnered with a major railway client to recruit a Programme Manager to join them based in East Midlands on a 6-month contract basis paying up to £600 per day (outside IR35). About the Role We are seeking an exceptional Programme Manager to lead the delivery of complex, multi?disciplinary engineering programmes that are critical to our strategic objectives. This role requires a proven leader who can operate confidently across technical, commercial, and operational domains while driving performance, governance, and value for money. Key Responsibilities Programme Leadership — Own the end?to?end delivery of engineering programmes, ensuring scope, schedule, cost, risk, and quality targets are consistently achieved. Stakeholder Management — Build strong relationships with internal and external partners, Project Managers,...

Job Title: Project Manager Location: Peckham, Greater London Salary: £400 - £450 Outside IR35 An established civil engineering contractor is looking for a Project Manager to lead a recently awarded £20m town centre improvement scheme. The nature of works includes drainage, paving, section 278, street furniture and a new pre-cast steel fabricated canopy. Key Responsibilities: * Lead delivery of project, from ECI through to completion * Client-facing role – manage relationships and represent the business professionally * Work closely with estimating and delivery teams on bids, pricing and risk/opportunity * Oversee subcontractors, site teams and progress reporting * Develop and manage baseline programmes using Microsoft Project * Ensure commercial and contractual responsibilities are met Ideal Background: * Civil engineering background (highways, specifically within a major project environment) * Experience...

Commercial Manager London 6-month Contract - Hybrid £529.95 ARM are delighted to be working with our client to help them recruit a Commercial Manager on a 6 month contract. The Role: Negotiate, deliver & communicate contract & framework agreements which deliver efficiencies in line with financial reporting and forecasting systems. Lead contracts reviews/negotiations during their term to ensure continued fitness for purpose with respect to scope, budget and performance change, risk and be responsible, day to day, for the development, negotiation, and agreement of TfL Change Requests. Improve the efficiency and reduce costs of the procurement process by participating in the re-engineering of business processes / procedures. Approving and implementing procurement strategies & advice (tendering, evaluation award & contract management) efficiently using preferred technology-based methods. Be the focal point for key suppliers, categories and markets for the...

Test Manager Location: Basingstoke (Onsite) Contract Length: 18 Months Clearance: Active DV Clearance Required Rate: £650-£700 per day | Outside IR35 The Opportunity We are looking for an experienced Project Test Manager to join a high-profile, secure government infrastructure programme delivering critical national capabilities. This role offers the opportunity to lead and assure complex Test & Trials activity across a large-scale IT infrastructure environment. You will work closely with programme leadership, engineering teams, cyber specialists, and operational stakeholders to ensure solutions are validated, risks are identified early, and delivery meets operational and security expectations. The successful candidate will bring strong leadership, governance, and assurance experience within highly secure defence or government environments and be comfortable operating at programme level, providing independent challenge and strategic oversight. Key Responsibilities Lead...

We’re supporting a major industrial and infrastructure project in Devon and are looking to engage an experienced Civil Project Manager on a contract basis. This is a site-based role supporting the delivery of a large-scale construction programme within a live operational environment. The successful candidate will take ownership of civil works packages from planning through to execution, ensuring delivery is achieved safely, on programme and within budget. Key Responsibilities * Managing day-to-day delivery of civils packages on site * Coordinating subcontractors, suppliers and site teams * Monitoring programme, progress and commercial performance * Driving HSE standards and ensuring compliance across works * Attending client and contractor coordination meetings * Managing site documentation, reporting and progress updates * Supporting project planning, sequencing and logistics Requirements * Proven background delivering civil engineering or infrastructure...

Electrical Project Manager - HV Substations / National Grid Melksham | Contract | £650 - £800 per day (Outside IR35) About the Opportunity Our client, a leading Tier 1 engineering contractor within the UK power and utilities sector, is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager to support the delivery of a critical National Grid substation project in Melksham. The project is currently at a key delivery stage, and the client requires a proven HV Project Manager with demonstrable experience delivering high-voltage transmission substation projects within live National Grid environments. This role will suit a hands-on Project Manager with strong Tier 1 contractor experience, capable of leading complex HV infrastructure works while managing programme, commercial, safety, and stakeholder requirements across all phases of delivery. Key Responsibilities Project Delivery Lead the delivery of high-voltage substation works within a live National Grid environment Manage all...

Mechanical Design Engineer Initial 6 month contract Outside IR35 Growing Manufacturing Business Birmingham ASAP Start   Our client are a precision manufacturing business, based in Birmingham, specialising in machining and assembly of high value low volume components. Working within the Engineering Team, the Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for maintaining and developing the existing company product range and creating solutions to customer problems from within the naval marine sector. The Mechanical Engineer, in conjunction with the Design Manager, and the Engineering Standards Manager will be responsible for facilitating the flow of reliable, accurate and readily available data, to both internal and external customers.   Mechanical Engineer  Job Description Interpret customer specifications and create solutions that fully satisfy requirements. Use appropriate valve technologies for a wide range of applications. Use correct standards, design codes and pressure vessel...

Project Test Manager Location: Hampshire (Onsite) Duration: 18 Months Clearance: DV Clearance required (Active) Rate: £650 to £750 per day - Outside IR35 Overview We are seeking a Project Test Managerto provide specialist oversight and assurance across a highly secure government IT infrastructure programme. This role will focus on managing and governing the test and trial activity, ensuring that infrastructure capabilities are validated, risks are identified early, and delivery remains aligned to operational requirements. The successful candidate will act as a trusted adviser to programme leadership, providing independent challenge, structured guidance, and leadership across complex test environments. Key Responsibilities Provide strategic oversight and assurance of Test & Trials activity across the programme Review and shape Test & Trials Strategies, Plans, and governance frameworks Advise programme leadership on test readiness, risks, and delivery confidence...