413 engineering jobs found in Royston

Job Title: Site Manager - Civil Engineering Location: Witham, Essex Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 per annum all inclusive of benefits (depending on experience) Job Type: Contract, Full Time Walker Construction is seeking an experienced Site Manager to join our growing team for an exciting civil engineering project based in Witham, Essex. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and hands-on Site Manager looking to build a long-term career with an established and respected contractor. Whilst the project is within a railway station car park, previous rail experience is not essential. What is essential is a strong civil engineering background, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to hit the ground running on a fast-paced project. The initial project is expected to last approximately 12 months, with ongoing opportunities available within Walker Construction beyond this scheme. About the role: You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of site operations,...

Engineering Manager – Data Platform & Analytics London | Hybrid (minimum 2 days onsite) | 6-month contract + extension We are recruiting an Engineering Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of complex data platform and analytics programmes. You will combine strong technical knowledge with programme execution, stakeholder management and cross-functional leadership, working closely with Data Engineering, Analytics Engineering, Platform and business teams. Key Responsibilities * Own delivery of data engineering and analytics platform programmes, managing roadmaps, dependencies, risks, RAID logs and delivery plans. * Lead technical delivery across Snowflake data warehousing, dbt transformation pipelines, Airflow and GitHub-based development workflows. * Drive Snowflake architecture, performance and cost optimisation, plus dbt testing, documentation and deployment governance. * Define and enforce SDLC, CI/CD, pull request, code review, branching and release...

BMS Commissioning Engineer, Tridium, Trend or Siemens Immediate start 4 - 6 month contract £300 - £360 per day Our client requires an accomplished BMS Commissioning Engineer with Tridium, Trend or Siemens Building Management Controls experience to join their team on either a project in London or a site in Hertforshire . There are several roles and projects currently available in: the City, East London and also in Hertfordshire, the best site would depend on your location and experience for each project. This is on a contract basis and will initially run for 4 to 6  months. To start immediately and is likely to be extended on a rolling basis.  This position could also be as the Lead Commissioning Engineer if you have the right experience and the rate would then reflect this. Key skills required:- Experienced in the Commissioning of Building Management Systems ( BMS ) Qualified and experienced with Tridium ,Trend or Siemens Control systems. CSCS Skill Card or equivalent is...

5G Networking Engineering Specialist Location: London or Bristol, Hybrid- 3 days per week on-site Duration: 12 Months BPSS check required UMBRELLA ONLY Our client, a leading organisation in telecommunications, is hiring for a talented 5G RAN Parameter Optimisation Specialist to support their Public Safety Network. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic team, driving network performance and innovation in London or Bristol. What you'll be doing: * Analyse UE logs and end-to-end traces for 5G and 5G+ networks to identify performance issues. * Develop and execute optimisation trials with vendors (Nokia and Ericsson), assessing outcomes and impact. * Validate 5G and interworking design, ensuring seamless integration of 4G, 5G SA, NSA, and Public Safety features. * Conduct root cause analysis using drive test logs, protocol traces, and network data sources. * Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to implement performance improvements. * Lead...

We are looking for an Engineering Lead to join the team of an established company in London. This role is offering a 6 month fixed term contract and the opportunity to lead a successful engineering team across a large estate. Engineering Lead Monday to Friday / 8:30am – 5:00pm / 40 hours per week 6 Month Fixed Term Contract £55,000k As an Engineering Lead, you will be: * Leading and managing a multi-skilled Hard FM team, including Supervisors and Engineers * Overseeing planned and reactive maintenance across all M&E systems to ensure compliance and service delivery targets are met * Ensuring statutory compliance, audit readiness, and adherence to Safe Systems of Work and Permit to Work procedures * Managing subcontractors and suppliers, ensuring works are completed safely and to a high standard * Monitoring service performance, producing reports, and identifying opportunities for improvement * Coordinating labour, resources, and materials to ensure...

TLG Infrastructure are currently recruiting for a Planner with experience on civil engineering packages ranging from £20m to £100m plus on some of the most prestigious projects across the UK. With the amount of secured work already secured for 2027 this will offer a long-term contract for the right person working across railway, highways and power. Responsibilities: Develop and maintain the project programme and construction schedule. Monitor actual progress against planned progress and key milestones. Prepare weekly/monthly progress reports and planning updates. Identify delays, risks, and potential impacts on project completion. Prepare short-term look-ahead programmes and work plans. Coordinate activities between site teams, subcontractors, engineers, and management. Analyse critical path, float, and programme changes. Prepare recovery programmes and recommend mitigation measures. Support delay analysis, EOT claims, variations, and contractual submissions. Maintain accurate...

OLG Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Senior Electrical Engineer to work for a client based in Royston. This position is 5 days full-time on-site support, with call out support as well. Duration time: 12 months currently. Role The Senior Electrical Engineer will be responsible for ensuring statutory and legislative compliance, and service delivery of the electrical infrastructure and distribution network across the Royston site. This will include the safety and operational integrity of site electrical equipment and systems, covering both HV (11kV) and LV networks. The role acts as the site Duty Holder and Responsible Electrical Person (REP) and will lead the electrical function, covering maintenance, operation, statutory compliance, and upgrades where necessary. The role is also responsible for ensuring suitable asset integrity practices are in place and that all training and competency requirements within the electrical team are met. The Senior Electrical Engineer...

Location: Royston (SG8) Job Type: Temporary Duration: 12 months initially but could be extended Hours: 8am until 4pm (Monday to Friday) Salary: up to £22.00 per hour dependent on experience Job Reference: 36282 Polytec are looking for a skilled and motivated Production Build Technician to join our client in Royston. In this hands-on role, you will help build high-value systems, ensuring the highest standards of quality, efficiency and performance are consistently achieved. As part of the production team, you will be involved in the assembly, wiring and testing of products, while also working closely with internal departments to support continuous improvements in design, processes and manufacturing efficiency. Responsibilities: - Carry out hands-on mechanical assembly of products as part of the production team - Complete wiring and product testing where required - Follow established production processes accurately and consistently - Work alongside Production Engineering and...

E&I Maintenance Technician – Temporary Contract Location: Royston Contract: Temporary, approximately 3–6 months Shift Pattern: 5 and 4 block rotation Hours: 12.5-hour shifts, 6:30am–7:00pm, including weekends About the Role We are currently recruiting for an experienced E&I Technician to join a precious metals refinery chemical plant based in Royston on a temporary contract for approximately 3–6 months. The successful candidate will provide electrical and instrumentation support across the plant, assisting with breakdowns, fault finding, troubleshooting, maintenance and installation activities. This is a hands-on role within a chemical processing environment, where strong knowledge of COMPEX and ATEX requirements is essential. Key Responsibilities * Provide electrical and instrumentation support across the refinery and chemical plant. * Respond to plant breakdowns and assist with fault finding and troubleshooting. * Diagnose and resolve electrical and...

Pipefitters – PE Plastic Pipework Installation x 10 Location: Royston, Hertfordshire Sector: Industrial / Process Position: Pipefitter Contract: 6-9 months Scope: PE Plastic Pipework Installation & Erection Rates: Basic Pay: £23.45 per hour + £2.83 holiday pay OT1: £32.83 per hour OT2: £42.21 per hour Accommodation: £53.39 per day Bonus: £2.37 per hour Travel & Fare Role Overview We are currently recruiting experienced Pipefitters for an industrial project in Royston, Hertfordshire. The role will predominantly involve the installation and erection of PE plastic pipework systems throughout the facility. Candidates should have previous industrial pipework experience, with experience installing PE, HDPE or other plastic process piping systems particularly desirable. Duties Duties will include: * Installation and erection of PE / HDPE plastic pipework systems * Working from engineering drawings, pipework layouts and isometric drawings * Measuring,...

Piping Foreman – PE Plastic Pipework Location: Royston, Hertfordshire Sector: Industrial / Process Position: Piping Foreman Contract: 6 months Scope: PE Plastic Pipework Installation & Erection Rates: Basic Pay: £24.43 per hour + £2.95 holiday pay OT1: £34.20 per hour OT2: £43.97 per hour Accommodation: £53.39 per day Bonus: £2.37 per hour Travel & Fare Role Overview We are currently recruiting an experienced Piping Foreman for an industrial project at the Johnson Matthey site in Royston, Hertfordshire. The Piping Foreman will be responsible for the day-to-day supervision and coordination of Pipefitters and Semi-Skilled Operatives carrying out the erection and installation of PE plastic pipework systems across the site. The successful candidate will have a strong industrial piping background with previous experience supervising mechanical installation teams on process, chemical, manufacturing, power generation or similar heavy industrial projects....

HSE Advisor Location: Cambridge (site-based) Contract: 6-month+ contract Rate: Negotiable - circa £55 per hour (Umbrella rate) - CIS is allowed Working hours: 11 days on / 3 days off, rotational pattern (starting on a Monday). 11 hours per day, Start times 7.30am - Finish: 18:30 The Role We are looking for an experienced HSE Advisor to provide professional health, safety and environmental support to operational teams, ensuring the safe and compliant delivery of projects. This is a site based HSE role on a project relating to the electrical and mechanical installation/upgrade towards a fully active process plant. You will play a key role in promoting a positive HSE culture, advising on legislation and best practice, and supporting site teams to manage risk effectively. This role involves hands-on site engagement, monitoring activities, and influencing safe behaviours across multiple workstreams. HSE Advisor - Key Responsibilities Compliance & Legislation Ensure compliance with...

Location: Melbourn, near Royston (SG8) Type of Work: Temporary Duration: ongoing, possible permanent transfer Hours: 8am - 4.30pm, Monday to Friday (37.5 hour week) Moving to weekly shift rotations after training Early / Late shift (6.15am - 2:15pm and 2pm - 10pm on a weekly rotation) Salary: £17 per hour Job Reference: 36238 Polytec are looking for Assembly Technicians to complete manufacturing tasks in a cleanroom environment for our client based in Melbourn, near Royston. While having your own transport would be beneficial, the location is also accessible by train. Responsibilities: * Assembling small plastic components within a cleanroom Requirements: * Experience assembling small items * Attention to detail, good dexterity and an awareness of quality requirements * Cleanroom experience would be useful but full training will be given. You must be comfortable in lab PPE including hairnet, shoe covers, gloves and coat * Familiarity with a glovebox assembly would be...

Location: Melbourn, near Royston (SG8) Type of Work: Temporary Duration: 3 - 4 months Hours: Late shift, 2pm - 10pm, Monday - Friday Salary: £17 per hour Job Reference: 36247 Polytec are looking for a QC Technician to complete a specific project for our client based in Melbourn, near Royston. The role involves ensuring that components for a medical device product meet strict quality and regulatory standards. While having your own transport would be beneficial, the location is also accessible by train. Responsibilities: * Inspection of small plastic components using a microscope * Accurately recording pass / fail, maintaining quality records Requirements: * Experience in materials inspection * Handling of small plastic components * Attention to detail, good dexterity and familiarity with quality requirements * Experience using a microscope for inspection of components * Capable of maintaining quality standards whilst completing repetitive tasks Please contact us as soon as...

Contract Electrical Fitter / Machine Wirer 3 Month Minimum Contract – 37.5 Hours – Monday to Friday Days £22p/h LTD / UMB - OUTSIDE IR35 Based Letchworth 5D Recruitment is proud to be working exclusively, and in partnership with a leading engineering company based in the heart of the home counties. Employing nearly 50 people they design, manufacture, assemble, test, and ship bespoke machinery from their new, world-class facility. They are market leaders in the concept design and manufacture of fully automated, high precision, bespoke machines which are used to complete complex functions required to guarantee the quality of the product. Working across a variety of industries their main markets include the medical and scientific sectors. They have long-standing agreements with some of the most renowned manufacturers in their sector, with a growing order book, combined with an excellent pipeline the future is looking exciting. What the Role Will Involve: * Building a bespoke...

Electrical Design Engineer Contract | Outside IR35 | £45/hour Location: Hertfordshire - On-site initially, then hybrid working is a possibilty. *** UK residents only and must have full right to work in the UK without sponsorship *** An long term contratct opportunity has arisen for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join an innovative engineering team delivering complex industrial equipment. This is a hands-on contract role focused on producing high-quality electrical designs for new product development. The Role * Produce detailed electrical designs using AutoCAD Electrical and EPLAN. * Develop electrical schematics, control panel layouts and wiring documentation for industrial machinery. * Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BoMs) and support electrical testing, build and commissioning activities. Key Responsibilities * Design AC/DC power distribution and machine control systems. * Develop machinery safety circuits and associated technical...

A Degree qualified Senior Electronics Engineer with strong analogue and digital design expertise together with knowledge of embedded systems and interfaces will lead the design and development of a range of advanced electronic systems, critical to border security. The senior Electronics Engineer will contribute to the full product lifecycle from prototyping and circuit design through to design verification and support; with responsibility for delivering one of the new radar electronic sub-systems. This is a 2 year Fixed Term Contract with company benefits. Key Skills and experience should include: * Bachelors / Masters’ Degree in Electronic Engineering or similar discipline. * 5+ years’ relevant industrial design experience. * Strong Digital and Analogue circuit design experience. * Familiarity with PCB design tools. * Knowledge of Embedded systems and interfaces such as SPI, 12C, CANbus, UART. * An appreciation of EMC, and signal integrity. You will also have...

Mechanical Fitter – Special Purpose Machinery Location: Hertfordshire Contract: 12 months+ Rate: £28–£29 per hour (Umbrella) We’re looking for an experienced Mechanical Fitter with a strong background in machine build and assembly to join a manufacturing team in Hertfordshire on a 12-month contract. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience building machinery and mechanical assemblies from engineering drawings, with a good eye for detail and a practical, problem-solving approach. Key skills & experience: * Proven experience as a Mechanical Fitter / Mechanical Assembler * Strong machine build and assembly experience * Ability to read and work from engineering drawings * Experience with mechanical installation, alignment and assembly * Good understanding of mechanical systems and components * Strong attention to detail and quality * Wiring, electrical assembly, commissioning or testing experience is a bonus The role offers: * £28–£29 per hour...

Job Opportunity: Contract Electrical Technician Contract Length: 3 months Rate: £20–£22 per hour Umbrella Start Date: Immediate The RoleWe are looking for 2x electrically biased contractors to support an engineering project involving the assembly and wiring of standard electrical panels within empty cabinets. The panels are predominantly pre-populated, with full electrical schematics provided, so you will be required to follow drawings accurately and complete the wiring and installation to a high standard. Key Responsibilities  Building and wiring electrical panels within control cabinets.  Installing and connecting pre-populated electrical panels.  Reading and following electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.  Connecting and terminating electrical components and wiring.  Using hand and power tools for electrical assembly.  Carrying out basic electrical testing and quality checks.  Ensuring all work is completed to the required engineering and quality standards.  Working...

Warehouse Operative / Stores Person Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire | Site Based | Contract | Immediate Start | Monday-Friday | 39hrs a week £13p/hr Immediate requirement for a Warehouse Operative / Stores Person to join a busy engineering and logistics operation in Letchworth Garden City. This is a hands-on warehouse role covering goods in/out, picking and packing, shipping, stock control and general stores duties within a busy engineering environment. The Role: Picking, packing and preparing goods for dispatch Loading and unloading trucks and deliveries Shipping and booking goods out using internal systems Goods in duties, including booking stock in and putting parts away Inventory counts and stock control Updating ERP / MRP systems General warehouse housekeeping and stores support The Person: Previous warehouse or stores experience Experience across goods in / goods out, logistics or engineering stores IT / ERP / MRP system experience beneficial Forklift licence...