219 jobs found in Chester

Mechanical Project Engineer Major Refinery Turnaround Employment Type: 2-Year Contract Outside IR35 Location: Cheshire Could this be you? Mechanical Engineer with experience in refining, petrochemical, process plant or heavy industry? Experienced in developing mechanical scopes and working with contractors and engineering teams? Have you been involved in major projects, shutdowns or turnaround preparation? What's in it for you? 2-year Outside IR35 contract Support a major 2028 refinery turnaround Work on significant CCU/FCCU, stripper, regenerator and boiler scopes Involvement from early engineering and scope development through to turnaround execution Opportunity to work on major brownfield, re-life, repair and replacement projects What will you be doing? Develop and deliver mechanical scopes for major turnaround projects Support re-life, repair and replacement projects across vessels, boilers, exchangers, piping, valves and equipment internals Review contractor designs,...

PM Group requires project engineering support on a pharmaceuticals site in the Merseyside region. Scope of Work * Working as part of the project management team, delivering a portfolio of small projects * Co-ordinate project activities * Manage assigned projects * Ensure engineering documentation is created and maintained * Working alongside existing client engineers, managers, and directors. * Acting as a client representative in meetings and discussions with third party vendors * Ensuring that the projects are delivered on time and within budget. * Managing third party contractors and offering input into process design and installation. * Collaborating with other client departments and offering technical support as required. * Developing engineering standards that support project delivery. * Other responsibilities in-keeping with the project engineering role Requirements * Candidates must have proven experience of working as a project...

Welding, NDT & Coating QC Supervisor * Location: Teesside, North East England * Start: End of September/Early October * Duration: 12 months * Rate: £550 > £600 per day depending on experience * IR35: Outside/Ltd company contract We are looking for an experienced Welding, NDT & Coating QC Supervisor to join our client, a major engineering contractor responsible for the pipeline installation scope on a major Carbon Capture project in Teesside. The successful candidate will supervise Welding, NDT and Coating inspection activities, ensuring Quality Control Plans are correctly implemented across the project. You will also support the Onshore Quality Engineer across the Landfall and Outlet Facilities. Key Responsibilities * Review Subcontractor Quality Control Plans, ITPs, procedures and method statements covering welding, NDT and coating activities. * Ensure documentation complies with project specifications, applicable codes, standards and contractual...

IT Project Manager - Contract - Liverpool £400/day (Outside IR35) | 6 Months | 3 Days Onsite We're recruiting on behalf of a large organisation in Liverpool for an experienced IT Project Manager to join on a 6-month contract. This is a great opportunity for a PM who enjoys leading complex, technology-focused projects and driving real change in a fast-paced environment. The Role: Manage projects through the full lifecycle, from initiation to delivery and closure Develop project plans, timelines, governance structures and resource requirements Manage risks, issues, dependencies and scope changes Lead project meetings, workshops and stakeholder forums Work closely with business and technology teams to ensure successful delivery Provide clear reporting and updates to sponsors and senior stakeholders Support the implementation of new processes and ways of working Ensure projects adhere to governance, compliance and documentation standardsWhat You'll Bring: Proven experience...

Project Planner – Merseyside | Long-Term Contract | Outside IR35 | Rate negotiable 🚨 I’m currently recruiting for an experienced Project Planner to join a large plant expansion project in the Merseyside area. 📍 Location: Merseyside – fully site based ⏳ Contract: Long-term estimated (15 - 18 months) 💷 IR35: Outside IR35 🕐 Hours: 8-hour days, full-time 🏭 Industry: Process Manufacturing / Plant Expansion We’re looking for someone with: ✅ Previous experience delivering projects valued between £10m–£50m ✅ Strong process manufacturing plant experience ✅ Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Project ✅ Experience producing and managing project programmes on live site-based projects ✅ Ideally based locally or within a reasonable commuting distance of Merseyside ❌ This role is not aimed at candidates whose experience is primarily on a large projects especially in the water or nuclear sectors or on mega Oil and Gas projects. We specifically need someone who understands process...

Job Title: Principal Civil Engineer Day Rate: Up to £550 per day (outside IR35) Location: Manchester, with occasional site visits (expenses paid) Type: 12-month Contract | Full-time | Hybrid (1-2 days WFH) About the Role: You'll be leading on the design and delivery of varied water sector projects, including: Sewage treatment works upgrades Clean water main replacements IED schemes at sewage treatment works CSO upgrades and storm storage solutionsThis senior role involves steering technical excellence while working closely with both internal teams and regulated water clients. About the Client: Our client is a trusted engineering design consultancy operating across the UK rail and utilities sectors. With a solid reputation and a growing portfolio, they are known for their collaborative culture and strong values. Wellbeing is central to their ethos - they prioritise a safe, fair and positive workplace where people can do their best work. Key Responsibilities: Lead the civil...

Operations Finance Data Lead 12 Months / Hybrid / Macclesfield preference / Luton / £600 PD outside IR35 Experience of assessing the “real life” application of Operations Finance (specifically in the Product Costing and Inventory space) business data design. Key to this will be understanding the holistic data concept proposals incorporated in the design process, assisting with the definition and documentation of the S/4 Enterprise Data Standards and ensuring business alignment that existing SAP ECC data is fit for purpose at the point of migration to S/4 HANA. Additionally, the role will seek to understand granular data requirements at an operational level and lead the identification of potential enhancements in more detailed data design. This role is part of the Global functional deployment team covering Operations finance. It supports the relationship between the S/4 Data & Analytics organisation, the EPO organisation, and broader business teams to ensure that the S/4...

Health & Safety Advisor | £300 -£350 day | Contract | Mon–Fri 7:30–17:00 We’re recruiting for a hands-on Health & Safety Advisor to support a large-scale internal refurbishment within a live logistics environment. Working for a consultancy on a major client-side project, you’ll play a key role in maintaining compliance and driving safe delivery across a busy, multi-contractor site. This is a fast-paced, high-profile project offering autonomy and visibility — ideal for a proactive Health & Safety Advisor confident working with everyone from operatives through to senior stakeholders. The Role As the on-site H&S lead, you’ll oversee day-to-day safety performance, embed best practice, and ensure works progress safely in line with CDM regulations. Responsibilities * Lead health & safety across a live, multi-contractor refurbishment project * Carry out site inspections, audits and compliance checks; report and close out actions * Review and produce RAMS, risk...

Site Manager - Complex Wastewater Works | Outside IR35 Location: North Wales Sector: Water / Wastewater Contract: Outside IR35 Duration: Long-term contract If you're an experienced Site Manager with a strong background in major wastewater delivery and you're looking for an assignment where you can genuinely take ownership of complex works, this is worth a conversation. This is a long-term Outside IR35 opportunity working on a significant wastewater programme in North Wales. You'll be managing technically challenging, multidisciplinary works with interfaces across MEICA, mechanical and civil engineering. This isn't a straightforward package or a role where you'll simply be overseeing subcontractors. You'll be brought in for your delivery expertise - taking ownership of complex packages, coordinating specialist teams, resolving site constraints and keeping critical works moving against programme. Why This Contract? ·Outside IR35 with long-term potential ·Complex,...

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead Electrical Engineer to take ownership of the electrical scope across multiple major water frameworks. This role will suit an experienced engineer capable of leading technical delivery, managing teams, and ensuring high-quality engineering outputs across all design and delivery stages. You will play a key role in driving engineering excellence, coordinating multi-disciplinary interfaces, and supporting project teams across a range of UK water infrastructure schemes. This is a long term contract, outside ir35.  Key Responsibilities Lead delivery of the electrical engineering scope across multiple projects Manage schedules, MDRs, change control, reporting, and technical coordination Delegate and oversee work packages within the electrical team Support estimating activities including CTR development Provide technical leadership across all deliverables, including: Basis of Design Power systems, earthing, lightning, load & cable...

Senior Civil & Structural Engineer Location: Remote - occasional site/office visits on an ad-hoc basis Rate: Up to £55 per hour (Outside IR35) Contract: 6 months initially, with a view to extend Start: ASAP We are recruiting a Senior Civil & Structural Engineer to join a multi-disciplinary engineering team supporting the delivery of major projects within a highly regulated environment. This is a predominantly remote-working position, with occasional travel required for site visits, design reviews and client meetings. The Role As a Senior C&S Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering civil and structural engineering solutions, including analysis, calculations, reports and technical specifications. You will also work closely with BIM teams to ensure designs are communicated effectively and collaborate with other engineering disciplines and construction teams throughout project delivery. The role will also involve supporting and mentoring more junior...

Interim Finance Process Transformation Lead - SAP S/4HANA £1,250 per day - Outside IR35 Interim - Approx 12 Months Manchester We are partnering with a major FTSE-listed organisation on a significant Finance Transformation programme as it prepares for the next stage of its journey towards SAP S/4HANA. We are looking for a highly experienced Finance Process Transformation Lead to lead a critical discovery, assessment and roadmap phase across Record-to-Report (R2R/RTR), Order-to-Cash (O2C/OTC) and Procure-to-Pay (P2P/PTP). This is not a general Transformation, Change, PMO or SAP implementation role. We specifically need someone who has previously led a comparable Finance Process Transformation within a major SAP S/4HANA programme and can demonstrate this clearly. The role - Working closely with senior Finance and Transformation leadership, you will: - Lead discovery and diagnostic activity across Finance processes, systems and data. - Assess current-state processes and help...

Job Title: Finance Transformation Lead Job Type: Contract Duration: 8-12 Months Work Type: Hybrid Industry: FMCG Job Location: Manchester/Hertfordshire Rate: £950 to £1250/day Ltd (Outside IR35) Job Role – Finance Transformation Lead Reporting to the Finance Leadership Team, the Finance Transformation Lead will play a pivotal role in driving the organisation's finance transformation agenda and supporting the successful delivery of a strategic SAP-enabled change programme. The role is responsible for leading the assessment and planning stages of a major transformation initiative spanning core finance operations, with a focus on Record-to-Report (R2R) and Order-to-Cash (O2C) processes, alongside oversight of key Procure-to-Pay (P2P) activities. Working in partnership with senior business leaders and external delivery partners, the successful candidate will help define the future operating model and create a practical roadmap that supports the transition to SAP S/4HANA. Duties –...

Contract Electrical Design Engineer – Building Services Location: Manchester (Hybrid) Rate: £50 per hour (Outside IR35) Duration: 12 months+ An established Building Services consultancy is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join its growing team on a long-term contract basis. This is a design-led role requiring a minimum of 10 years' Building Services experience, delivering electrical building services projects across residential, commercial and hotel sectors. You will be involved primarily in RIBA Stages 2–4, producing high-quality detailed designs whilst managing multiple projects simultaneously. Initially, the role requires three days per week in the Manchester office to support onboarding and integration with the team. Following the first month, there is the opportunity to work predominantly remotely, with occasional office attendance and site visits as required. Key Requirements: * Minimum 10 years' Electrical Building Services design experience. * Strong...

Electrical Design Engineer (Contract) Greater Manchester | £40-43ph Outside IR35 | Hybrid Working | Long-Term Opportunity Are you an Electrical Design Engineer looking for your next contract with the potential for a long-term engagement? Join a well-established and highly respected Building Services consultancy with a strong MEP team delivering residential, commercial, helthcare or hospitality/hotel projects. With a healthy project pipeline and immediate demand, this is an excellent opportunity to secure a contract with genuine longevity. The Role You'll be working as part of an experienced Electrical Design team, producing high-quality building services designs on complex pharmaceutical projects from concept through to detailed design. You'll collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams and clients to deliver technically robust solutions. What's on Offer * £40-43 per hour Outside IR35 * Long-term contract opportunity with strong extension potential * Hybrid working (1-2...

Location: Shrewsbury / Mainly Remote Hours: 37 hours per week Contract: Temporary contract Start Date: 7 September 2026 End Date: 31 December 2026 Rate: £365 per day PAYE / up to £500 per day LTD IR35: Outside IR35 We are recruiting for three experienced Procurement Consultants to join a high-performing public sector procurement team. The positions are mainly remote, with the base location in Shrewsbury. The requirement is for three different areas of procurement expertise: 1 x Social Care Procurement Consultant – Adults, Children's Services and Public Health 1 x ICT Procurement Consultant 1 x Generalist Procurement Consultant ## The Role You will take responsibility for end-to-end procurement exercises, working closely with technical subject matter experts and key stakeholders to deliver compliant, commercially robust and value-driven outcomes. Key responsibilities will include: Leading pre-market engagement Advising stakeholders on appropriate routes to market Developing...

Exciting Opportunity for a Site Engineer in the Water/Wastewater Industry Role: Site Engineer Location: Manchester Rate: Up to £450 per day DOE - LTD Company/ Outside IR35(Must provide own TS16, GPS and other relevant equipment) Duration: 12 Months+ Sector: Wastewater Non-Infrastructure About the business Join a dynamic contractor at the forefront of the industry, currently spearheading projects within the United Utilities Water framework. Our commitment to excellence has opened up an exciting opportunity for a talented Site Engineer to contribute to upcoming development works linked to Wastwater/Water treatment works in the Lancashire region. This contractor is recognised for embracing innovation and digital engineering, investing heavily in modern construction technologies, BIM and digital delivery systems to improve project performance. If you're looking to work for a business that is pushing the boundaries of technology within the sector, this is an opportunity not to...

Exciting Opportunity for a Site Engineer in the Water/Wastewater Industry Role: Site Engineer Location: Manchester Rate: Up to £450 per day DOE - LTD Company/ Outside IR35(Must provide own TS16, GPS and other relevant equipment) Duration: 12 Months+ Sector: Wastewater Non-Infrastructure About the business Join a dynamic contractor at the forefront of the industry, currently spearheading projects within the United Utilities Water framework. Our commitment to excellence has opened up an exciting opportunity for a talented Site Engineer to contribute to upcoming development works linked to Wastwater/Water treatment works in the Lancashire region. This contractor is recognised for embracing innovation and digital engineering, investing heavily in modern construction technologies, BIM and digital delivery systems to improve project performance. If you're looking to work for a business that is pushing the boundaries of technology within the sector, this is an opportunity not to...

Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer Rate: Up to £400 per day (Outside IR35, dependent on experience) Location: Manchester (M32 0RS) - Hybrid working (minimum 3 days per week in the office) Contract Type: Contract About the Role Our client is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to support a range of ongoing projects within the UK regulated water industry. The role will focus on UMON projects at Sewage Treatment Works, working closely with a collaborative and experienced engineering design team to deliver high-quality solutions. About the Client Our client is a well-established engineering design consultancy operating across the UK rail and utilities sectors, with a growing portfolio within the water industry. They are known for their friendly, focused culture and strong commitment to employee wellbeing. Key Responsibilities Deliver detailed mechanical design solutions for projects within the UK water sector. Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary...

Principal Structural Engineer / Discipline Head Manchester (Hybrid/Remote Working Available) £65,000-£80,000 DOE or Contract: £450-£550/day Outside IR35 Advance TRS is partnering with a growing engineering consultancy to recruit an experienced Structural Principal Engineer / Discipline Head to join their expanding design team. This is an outstanding opportunity for a Chartered Structural Engineer looking to take on a senior technical leadership role, leading the Structural discipline across complex multidisciplinary infrastructure projects while helping to shape engineering standards, mentor talented engineers and drive technical excellence. The Opportunity As the Structural Discipline Head, you'll be the technical authority for structural engineering, leading the design and assurance of major infrastructure projects across regulated sectors, including water, rail, highways, nuclear and energy. Key Responsibilities Lead structural engineering design across multidisciplinary...