23 engineering jobs found in Wakefield

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...

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...

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...

HV Project Engineer Leeds (Hybrid) £65 an hour - Outside IR35 12 Month Contract Essential Skillset: End-to-end delivery of HV renewable/grid projects (400kV) Coordination of civil, electrical, P&C, SCADA, and OEM interfaces Strong DNO/TNO /Grid Operator experience Development and control of ITPs, QA/QC, and commissioning documentation Oversight of subcontractors and multi-disciplinary delivery teams Preparation and completion of full O&M and handover documentation packs Support to procurement, FAT witnessing, and technical compliance checks Risk management across design, construction, and commissioning phases Strong understanding of CDM, Grid Code, G99/G100, BS EN standards Proven experience in renewable energy / utility-scale infrastructure delivery If this role is of interest to you, please get in touch with Daisy Black at JAM Recruitment as soon as possible

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 &...

Highway Maintenance Engineer / Project Supervisor - Doncaster - £45ph Umbrella An excellent opportunity has arisen to join a growing highways team following increased capital investment in preventative highway maintenance programmes. We are seeking an experienced Highway Maintenance Engineer / Project Supervisor with strong civil engineering knowledge and hands-on experience in preventative treatments including surface dressing, micro-asphalt, and slurry surfacing. Key Responsibilities Manage multiple concurrent highway maintenance schemes Supervise Clerks of Works and oversee contractors on site Ensure specification compliance, quality standards, and programme delivery Make sound engineering decisions relating to highways maintenance works Coordinate preventative maintenance activities across live projects Essential Experience Preventative highway maintenance experience (surface dressing, micro-asphalt, slurry surfacing) Strong civil engineering and contractor management...

Clerk of Works - Highway Asset Maintenance Location: Doncaster Rate: £40 per hour (Umbrella) Driving Licence Required We are seeking an experienced Clerk of Works / Highway Maintenance professional to support the delivery of highway asset maintenance and surface treatment programmes in Doncaster. This is a hands-on, site-based role focused on supporting the planning, coordination, inspection, and delivery of highway preventative maintenance works. The successful candidate will work closely with contractors, operational teams, and stakeholders to ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently, and to specification. Key Responsibilities Undertake pre-works site assessments and inspections Recommend and validate sites suitable for surface treatments Measure, mark out, and prepare patching requirements Support the planning and coordination of maintenance programmes Liaise with contractors and stakeholders throughout project delivery Monitor contractor performance,...

This role is ideal for an experienced engineer looking for flexible project work, with the freedom to undertake surveys around existing commitments, including weekday or weekend availability. The work will focus on site-based structural inspections, condition assessments and technical reporting across a range of building and infrastructure environments. The Role You'll be involved in: Undertaking site-based structural surveys and inspections Producing technical reports and condition assessments Identifying structural defects and providing recommendations Supporting inspection and compliance activities Visiting sites across various UK locations Managing survey documentation and technical reportingWhat They're Looking For Chartered Structural Engineer status Strong background in structural inspections and surveys Experience producing technical reports and assessments Ability to work independently on site-based assignments Strong communication and technical judgement skills...

Fire Risk Assessor Location: Sheffield (Site-Based with Hybrid Flexibility) Rate: £25.79 per hour (Umbrella) An excellent opportunity has arisen for a qualified Fire Risk Assessor to support a large local authority housing portfolio in Sheffield. This role involves conducting Type 1 Fire Risk Assessments (non-intrusive, common areas only) across a range of low-rise residential properties. Key Responsibilities: Carry out Type 1 Fire Risk Assessments in line with current legislation and guidance Inspect common areas within low-rise social housing properties Identify fire hazards, assess risks, and recommend appropriate control measures Produce clear, compliant, and concise fire risk assessment reports Manage workload effectively across multiple sites within Sheffield Liaise with internal stakeholders where requiredWorking Arrangements: Site visits across Sheffield Flexibility to complete reports either from home or from the officeRequirements: Minimum of 2 years' experience...

ELECTRICAL BUILDING SERVICES ENGINEER    POSITION :  Electrical Building Services Engineer    LOCATION : Commutable from Leeds , Sheffield, Doncaster, York , Hull , Harrogate, Grimsby , Scunthorpe, Beverley, Lincoln , Barnsley , Rotherham, Scarborough    The client offers a hybrid mix of home working and office based work    HOURLY RATE :  £22 - £28 ph - Ltd Co ( outside IR35) and PAYE options available. Equivalent of £42,300 - £47,600    THE ROLE : This is an excellent opportunity for a Electrical Building Services Engineer to join our forward thinking Public Sector client.  They offer the opportunity to work on some exciting projects as part of their multi-discipline team working on Capital Projects. The working hours are 37 hours per week. Genuine flexible working arrangements are available This is an initial 6 month contract with a good chance of an extension    YOU MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING : Previous experience working as a Electrical Building Services Engineer including...

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...

Rail Electrification & Plant (E&P) Engineer - Contract Manchester / North West (Hybrid Working Available) £275 - £300 Per Day - Outside IR35 Contract Role Job Ref: 40152 We are currently looking for a Rail Electrification & Plant (E&P) Engineer to join a growing Rail engineering team delivering a wide range of UK infrastructure and Rail projects. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced E&P Engineer to secure a long-term contract role working on high-profile Rail schemes across the North West and wider UK network. The role offers flexible hybrid working alongside a strong pipeline of Rail enhancement, upgrade, and infrastructure projects. You will be joining an established multidisciplinary design team delivering Electrical and Power solutions across Rail environments. Projects include: Rail Electrification & Plant (E&P) systems Railway lineside power infrastructure Points Heating systems Signalling Power supplies Level Crossings LV...

Mechanical Design Engineer Water Sector Outside IR35 Contract £500 per day Ltd We are currently recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to support the delivery of major water infrastructure projects within the UK water sector. This is an excellent opportunity to join a long-term AMP framework programme, working on a range of clean water and wastewater projects across the full project lifecycle. The role will involve producing and reviewing mechanical designs, supporting technical delivery, and working closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with client requirements. The successful candidate will have previous experience delivering mechanical design solutions within the water sector and will be comfortable working across pumping stations, treatment works, pipework, dosing systems, and associated mechanical infrastructure. Experience working with Tier 1 contractors, design consultancies, or MEICA...

Job Title: HVDC Engineer Contract Type: Contract (Outside IR35) Duration: 12 Months Start Date: ASAP Location: Remote (UK / Europe considered) Overview We are currently seeking an experienced HVDC Engineer to support the design and engineering activities on a major power transmission project. This is a 12-month contract role, working outside IR35, with a remote working setup. The successful candidate will support engineering teams across HVDC system design, ensuring technical deliverables are produced to a high standard and aligned with project specifications. Key Responsibilities * Support the design and engineering activities associated with HVDC transmission systems. * Review and contribute to technical documentation, design packages, and engineering studies. * Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams across electrical, control, and system design. * Provide technical input into HVDC system architecture, equipment specifications, and...

PMS ELECTRICAL DESIGN ENGINEER - DATA CENTRES Manchester (Hybrid - 2-3 days in office) 6 Month Initial Contract ASAP Start Outside IR35 I'm currently supporting a global data centre design consultancy that is looking to bring on an experienced PMS Electrical Design Engineer to support multiple hyperscale and mission-critical projects across the globe. Key Experience Required: * Power Management Systems (PMS) * Electrical design engineering background * High voltage systems experience * Modbus (RTU & TCP) * IEC61850 & GOOSE Messaging * Vendor agnostic systems knowledge System Exposure: * Schneider Electric * ABB * Siemens Software Experience: * AutoCAD * Revit * ETAP The role will involve supporting projects through RIBA Stages 2-4 while managing client relationships from concept through delivery alongside dedicated electrical, mechanical, PMS, and BMS engineering teams. The client is a rapidly growing specialist consultancy delivering data centre...

Are you looking for a role where you can shape design delivery, grow team capability, and influence how water industry projects are engineered from concept through to delivery? Have you managed and led multi-disciplinary design teams delivering complex projects within a regulated environment, ensuring quality, safety, and programmed compliance? Do you have strong hands on experience leading the design process on water or similar regulated infrastructure projects, with accountability for design outputs and team performance? The Opportunity This role is available on a contract basis (outside IR35) and they are also recruiting on a permanent basis, offering £60,000–£80,000 per year plus package, with hybrid working options available depending on experience and arrangements. This role has been created in response to continued growth within a multi-disciplinary engineering design environment delivering regulated infrastructure projects. With an expanding workload in the water...

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,...

This Bid Manager role is responsible for leading the full tendering and bid submission process within a fast-paced engineering and manufacturing environment. Working closely with commercial, engineering, and delivery teams, you will coordinate high-quality, compliant, and commercially competitive proposals whilst driving continuous improvement and supporting business growth. This opportunity would suit an organised and commercially minded professional with experience managing complex tenders, strong communication skills, and the ability to lead bid submissions from initial opportunity through to final presentation and handover. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the end-to-end tender and bid submission process. Coordinate with engineering, commercial, and project delivery teams to produce high-quality proposals. Review technical and commercial compliance to ensure competitive and profitable submissions. Manage and mentor the Bid Team whilst improving bid processes and tender...

Senior EC&I Engineer Nuclear Manufacturing Company | Near Manchester Up to £51.40 per hour | Outside IR35 4-Day Working Week (4 x 10-hour days) A specialist nuclear manufacturing company near Manchester is looking for a Senior EC&I Engineer to support the design and delivery of complex engineering projects within a highly regulated environment. This role will involve working on specialist systems and equipment, including gloveboxes and similar containment solutions, supporting projects from concept through to manufacture and commissioning. Key Responsibilities Deliver EC&I design activities across concept, scheme and detailed design stages Produce and support technical documentation for UKCA / CE Marking compliance Ensure designs meet applicable safety standards and engineering regulations Support multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout project delivery Provide technical support during manufacture, testing and commissioning What We're Looking For Strong...

Principal Mechanical Engineer Nuclear Manufacturing Company | Near Manchester Up to £58.50 per hour | Outside IR35 4-Day Working Week (4 x 10-hour days) A specialist nuclear manufacturing company near Manchester is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to support the delivery of innovative engineering solutions within a regulated industry environment. You'll play a key role in the design, compliance and delivery of complex mechanical systems, including gloveboxes and similar engineered equipment. Key Responsibilities Lead mechanical engineering design and project delivery activities Support UKCA / CE Marking compliance and technical file generation Ensure engineering solutions meet safety and regulatory standards Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and project stakeholders Support manufacture, testing, installation and commissioning activities What We're Looking For Strong understanding of UKCA / CE Marking Experience within regulated engineering sectors Glovebox or...