82 jobs found in Royal Tunbridge Wells

Quantity Surveyor | Water Sector Contract: Long‑term, Outside IR35 Location: Maidstone, Kent (Flexible Hybrid) Our client in the water sector is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to support commercial operations across a range of infrastructure and operational projects. This long‑term contract offers the opportunity to play a key role in cost management, financial reporting, and commercial governance within a fast‑paced, essential services environment. Hybrid working is available, with regular presence required at the Maidstone office. Key Responsibilities Produce regular cost and revenue reports to support financial oversight Maintain accurate daily work records and commercial documentation Prepare and manage Schedule of Rates pricing Reconcile subcontractor accounts and prepare payment certificates Support valuations, cost tracking and commercial forecasting Liaise with operational and planning teams to monitor progress and scope Price completed works across...

We are also recruiting for a parallel condition survey programme across schools in Kent, requiring additional freelance Building Surveyors. Assignment Details: Location: Kent Contract: Freelance (Outside IR35) Rate: £300–£350 per day (DOE) Programme Duration: May – June Start Date: May 2026Role Overview: This role mirrors a structured condition survey programme across a range of school buildings, focusing on accurate asset data capture and reporting to support estate planning. Key Responsibilities: Undertake condition surveys across multiple school sites Assess building condition, defects, and maintenance priorities Produce clear and consistent survey reports Work efficiently across a defined geographic patch Maintain high standards of health & safety complianceRequirements: Demonstrable experience in condition surveying Background in Building Surveying or equivalent Strong attention to detail and ability to work autonomously Enhanced DBS (essential and must be...

MPI have a requirement for B2 Licensed Aircraft Engineers to work on site at Biggin Hill, Kent. TN16 3BN Contract is to start on Thursday 15th January 2026 and is ongoing as per Customer requirements. Applicants must have type rating/recency on Bombardier Global 5000 & 6000 Working Monday to Friday Days Shifts: 10.5hrs This contract is deemed to be outside of IR35 Rate of pay will be discussed on application. Please note applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK and be currently residing in the UK

Contract Automation Engineer - Food & Beverage (Outside IR35) Location: Crawley (Hybrid/On-site as required) Contract Length: Initial 6 months Rate: Negotiable (DOE) Overview We are seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to support a key project within the food & beverage manufacturing sector. This role will involve working on complex process systems, with a focus on delivering high-quality automation solutions within a regulated production environment. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and implement automation solutions for process systems Modify and optimise existing PLC/HMI/SCADA systems Support installation, commissioning, and validation activities Work closely with cross-functional engineering and production teams Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices Troubleshoot and resolve automation and control system issuesKey Requirements Strong background in automation engineering within food & beverage manufacturing Proven experience with...

PMO Lead - Major Infrastructure Programme Location: Dartford (Hybrid - 3 days on-site, Tuesday to Thursday) Rate: £650 per day (Outside IR35) Duration: 12 to 18-month contract A Tier 1 construction firm is seeking an expert PMO Lead to establish and manage a critical, multi-million-pound programme. This isn't a "maintenance" role; we require an architect who can design the governance framework from the ground up and drive the operational rhythm to ensure delivery excellence. You will act as the "conscience of the programme," providing the executive team with the transparent data and insights needed to make high-stakes strategic decisions. Key Responsibilities Define and embed the PMO operating model, including governance standards, reporting cycles, and quality assurance frameworks. Develop and oversee complex, multi-workstream schedules, ensuring all dependencies and critical paths are visible and managed. Lead the identification and mitigation of Risks, Issues,...

Are you a Rail Quantity Surveyor with experience working on High Speed projects?   Do you have experience working on NEC4 contracts?   This is an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join a rail contractor on the delivery of high speed projects. The ideal candidate will have experience managing the fully life cycle of projects within a framework.   Rate: £400/day, Outside IR35 Location: Sidcup, potential hybrid working Duration: 6 month, rolling contract   Due to growth, my client is looking to add a Quantity Surveyor to their team to manage the commercial aspects of an exclusive 8-year framework as the sole supplier for all building and renewals work on High Speed 1. This is a massive opportunity to join a dedicated team at the very beginning of a landmark project.   Unlike typical maintenance roles, this position is heavily focused on projects, giving you the chance to manage the full life cycle of schemes valued in the millions. You won't be a small cog...

Are you looking for work within the Stock Condition Surveying industry? Look no further! 1st Select are looking for an experienced Stock Condition Surveyor who would be able to carry out detailed inspections of houses and flats, both internally as well as externally. Our client is a leading Consultancy in the Stock Condition Surveying industry, that has won a large contract covering South London and we are looking for 4 Stock Condition Surveyors to partake in this program. Responsibilities/requirements will include… Stock Condition Surveying Experience HHSRS Experience RDSAP Experience Benefits for the worker Gain more experience in the building surveying industry Flexible working hours *Payment outside of IR35* This will be a 6-month contract with the possibility of leading on to additional work. If this fits your area of expertise, please contact Mackenzie Brooke

Major Applications Principal Town Planner Southeast £70 OUTSIDE IR35   Job Ref - 49534 My Local Authority client in the Southeast is seeking an experienced qualified town planner to join them in their DM team to work on Major Planning Applications for an initial 3-month contract.   They are ideally seeking a contractor on a full-time basis for 5 days per week, however if this role interests you on a part time basis, please get in touch.    To be suitable for this role, you will need to have had previous experience working on large-scale planning applications within a Local Authority.   There are good transport links to London, and you will be required to attend the office with the team once a week.   Carrington West Pay Rate - £65-70 per hour (OUTSIDE IR35)   Please call Ben Hitchman on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion on this role, or email me or our planning team if you are short of time to chat: (url removed) (url removed)   Carrington...

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Water Location: Chatham, Kent (flexible hybrid) Job type: Long-term Contract (Outside IR35) A leading water client is seeking an experienced mechanical design engineer to support long-term capital delivery programmes. This client-side position covers the full project lifecycle including feasibility, optioneering, detailed design, construction and commissioning. Responsibilities * Lead mechanical engineering design activities from feasibility through to commissioning on clean water infrastructure projects. * Produce and review detailed mechanical designs, calculations, specifications, reports and drawings for treatment plant assets, pumped systems, pipework and chemical dosing equipment. * Carry out and validate hydraulic calculations, including pump sizing, system curves, head loss assessments and surge considerations. * Ensure design outputs comply with client standards, WIMES, CDM requirements and relevant industry legislation. *...

This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the Southeast's fastest growing civil engineering, groundworks and infrastructure contractors, offering their clients a one-stop-shop to design, build and maintain their projects and infrastructure, through their own in-house expertise and workforce. Due to new sector and project wins, they have an immediate need for a Quantity Surveyor to join their established and growing head office commercial team. Specialising in the delivery of enabling and civil engineering works to the infrastructure and construction sectors, they are looking for the ideal candidate to have strong self-delivery project experience. Freelance Quantity Surveyor roles and responsibilities: Reporting directly to the Commercial Manager, you will be responsible for managing your own projects and packages of work. Day to day commercial administration of the projects &/or packages under NEC. Reviewing progress on site in line with commercials and programme....

Pipe Stress Engineer Location - Leatherhead Work pattern – 4 days office – 1 day remotely. Rate - £60 p/hr – Outside IR35 Duration – 6 months Start - ASAP Job Responsibilities: During Detail Engineering, perform Piping Stress Analysis of high temperature piping systems using a combination of practical experience and commercially available software. Implement project specifications. Work as part of a team to ensure Isometrics are being checked in a timely manner Ensure a consistent and compliant approach to project execution. FEA Analysis of specialist piping components. Analysis of new and existing piping systems on Greenfield and Brownfield Projects. Work individually or as part of a team in the home office and abroad. Communicate effectively with other engineering disciplines. Committed to multi-centre project execution. Adhere to the companies WAY engineering standards and procedures as well as provide input to their development and enhancement. Skills / Experience:...

Senior Construction Manager (Outside IR35-LTD) Certain Advantage is hiring for a Senior Construction  Manager based in the Surrey area. This role is on a contract basis and is site-based. The Company We’re working with an engineering company specialising in delivering innovative solutions across aerospace, defence, energy, and government sectors. Does this sound like your next career move? If you’re ambitious to grow, this may be your next role? The Role: This role is for a Senior Construction Manager—someone ambitious and ready to make an impact. You’ll be results-oriented and driven to succeed. You’ll be leading a small, experienced, and collaborative team, and be responsible for: EPCI Bid Support for Indonesian Project Support the development of ITB Development of the construction execution plan for the EPC Phase Participate in project constructability workshopsThe Individual We’re looking for people who can show: EPC and FEED LNG experience in a similar roleThe Benefits:...

CONTRACT VEHICLE TECHNICIAN – DAGENHAM Position: Vehicle Technician Location: Dagenham (RM9) Rate: £24.00 Per Hour (Outside IR35) CONTRACT VEHICLE TECHNICIAN – THE ROLE: We are currently looking for fully qualified Vehicle Technicians to work at our client’s workshop on an ongoing contractual basis. You will be responsible for carrying out service, maintenance and repair work on a wide range of motor vehicles. The contract is outside IR35 and the rate on offer is £24.00 per hour. CONTRACT VEHICLE TECHNICIAN – SKILLS REQUIRED: * Qualified to Level 3 NVQ/City & Guilds or similar in the relevant disciplines. * Experience carrying out repair and service work to a variety of vehicles. * Ability to diagnose and rectify a wide range of mechanical & electrical vehicle faults. * Knowledge of health and safety practices in the workshop. * UK Driving License and possess your own tools. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Ability to work as part of a...

Contract Manufacturing Engineer Contract - 52 weeks - £47.84 per hour (umbrella) The Opportunity We are seeking a Contract Manufacturing Engineer to join a leading organisation in the defence and advanced electronics sector. You will support the development and production of mission-critical systems across multiple domains, working within cross-functional project teams. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement manufacturing processes to support new product introduction Support manufacturing governance, planning, and lifecycle reviews Analyse production data to inform decision-making and improve efficiency Resolve production issues and support shop floor activities Drive continuous improvement in processes, capacity, and workflow Ensure product quality through validation and process control Maintain manufacturing documentation and data Contribute to problem-solving activities (e.g. 8D) Mentor junior team members and promote best practices Required Skills & Experience...

OUTSIDE SCOPE OF IR35 / Ltd Co *** Freelance Senior QS - Tier One contractor - £90m mixed-use project - Central London - Immediate start I have an immediate requirement for a Freelance Project / Senior QS or Change Manager to measure, price, submit and agree Variations on a £90m mixed-use project in Central London. The project is a mix of Healthcare, Commercial and Residential apartments, c.£90m and runs until Summer 2026 - JCT Traditional contract. The role is site-based with a day a week working from home as required. This position will suit a Project or Senior level Quantity Surveyor from a Tier One or Two main contracting background, who's either run their own projects, been a Senior Project / Package QS on major projects or specialised in Change Management / Variations. The requirement is for c.3 months and has the potential to go longer on this or another project. To apply, or for more info, pleaee contact Micah Evans. Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes...

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Contract – Central London – Outside IR35 – 6 Months An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join a well-established design consultancy renowned for delivering high-quality MEP engineering solutions. This is a 6-month contract role, operating outside IR35, based in Central London. Due to a growing project portfolio, we are actively seeking a skilled engineer to support the delivery of a large scale commercial office project. The Role: Develop detailed mechanical designs in line with client briefs Perform mechanical building services calculations Assist in producing mechanical specifications and schedules Conduct feasibility studies and technical evaluations Provide expert technical support and advice across the project lifecycle Prepare technical statements and reports as required Essential Requirements: Proven background in HVAC design and mechanical building services Strong...

Automation Test Lead (Python) Rate - £350 Location - Remote Duration - 3 months initially IR35 - Outside We would be looking for: Mid to Senior experience level General QA experience testing python/Django applications Experience with automated continuous integration and regression testing Using Behave, Kotlin and Selenium toolset BDD-style automated acceptance testing using Gherkin feature files Experience writing test code (for automated tests, we want to avoid anyone who has only ever been involved in manual testing) this is a hands on role writing test code, not just manual testing Python/Django experience Experience using teamcity and gitlab testing pipelines would be beneficial

Senior AI Engineer £700 p/d (Outside IR35) - Hybrid, Central London A leading Asset Management firm in Central London is seeking a highly technical, delivery‑focused AI Engineer to accelerate the build‑out of AI automation across critical internal operations. We're looking for someone who can combine deep engineering ability, strong systems thinking, and the ability to listen, understand, and translate stakeholder needs into reliable AI‑powered workflows. You'll be the first specialist within a new AI & Data function, owning solutions end‑to‑end and setting engineering standards from day one. What You'll do: Map human‑heavy processes and identify automation opportunities. Build robust, well‑structured AI systems using ChatGPT Enterprise. Implement retrieval workflows, decision trees, guardrails, and scalable prompt patterns. Develop high‑value internal copilots and productivity tools. Integrate AI workflows with HR, CRM, and other internal platforms. Work closely with...

Senior Procurement Manager Central London 12-month Contract - Hybrid £500 per day ARM are delighted to be working with our client to help them recruit a Senior Procurement Manager on a 12 month contract. The Role: Identify, analyse and realise savings opportunities across the procurement pipeline. Engage with Finance Business Partners fortnightly to track performance, forecasts and bottlenecks. Maintain and update savings trackers and reporting for the Investment Finance Board (IFB). Provide input/peer review into category strategies and contract management plans Peer-reviewing procurement strategies across categories. Supporting contract management for the SAP contract (minimal workload). Requirements: Strong attention to details, due to the volume of financial reporting, savings validation and data accuracy requirements. Experience across multiple categories (not limited to ICT). Comfortable delivering full lifecycle procurement from strategy through to contract...

Senior Procurement Officer Central London 3-month Contract - Hybrid £500 per day ARM are delighted to be working with our client to help them recruit a Senior Procurement Officer on a 3 month contract. The Role: Development of tender documentation from scratch (new contract, not a re-tender). Assess and recommend appropriate route to market (framework vs competitive flexible tender under PA23 thresholds). High stakeholder engagement with operational teams. Contract goes live in 2029; involvement is limited to readiness, engagement with Home Office/ESMCP groups, and early planning. Candidate to support facilitation of procurement activities. Requirements: Ability to manage difficult or complex suppliers and stakeholders Ability to self-manage and lead procurement processes end-to-end with no direct team support. Public sector procurement expertise Contracts management knowledge Strong interpersonal & communication skills Ability to operate independently Disclaimer:...