29 site engineer jobs found in Bristol

We are recruiting for a Site Engineer (Setting Out / Surveying) to join a leading regional civil engineering contractor on a significant infrastructure scheme in Bristol. The project involves groundworks, landslide stabilisation, and associated civils construction over a multi-month period (work expected until July next year). About the Company Our client is a highly respected civil engineering and infrastructure firm, operating across Wales, the Midlands, and the South West of England. They specialise in highways, utilities, earthworks, and major public-sector infrastructure works. With a long heritage and strong community-focused approach, the company delivers technically challenging projects that connect people and places. The Role As the Site Engineer you will: * Carry out setting out and surveying tasks for foundations, drainage, embankments, and stabilisation works. * Use surveying equipment (total station, GPS) to set up control or measure as-builts...

CarmichaelUK is recruiting for an experienced Site Engineer to support an ongoing earthworks and drainage package on a major highways project in Gloucestershire. This is for an immediate start with a minimum 2 months’ work and strong potential to extend. The ideal candidate will have proven experience delivering earthworks and drainage on large infrastructure schemes, combined with solid 2D CAD capability for producing sketches, reviewing drawings, and supporting the engineering team with quick-turnaround deliverables. Key Responsibilities Support delivery of earthworks and drainage works including mass haul, cut/fill operations, deep drainage, pipework, manholes, and surface water systems. Manage daily engineering activities, permits, inspections, ITPs and QA documentation. Coordinate with subcontractors to ensure progress aligns with programme and technical specifications. Use 2D CAD to prepare redlines, simple sketches, construction details, and updates to as-built...

We are recruiting for a Setting Out Engineer to join a well-established civil engineering and construction contractor on a major project in Bridgwater. The scheme includes significant civils, groundworks and RC frame elements, offering a long-term contract with 6 months+ of work remaining. About the Company The contractor is a leading UK construction and civil engineering business known for delivering complex projects across sectors such as commercial, industrial, residential, infrastructure and specialist structures. With in-house engineering, concrete, groundworks and turnkey delivery capabilities, they are recognised for their technical expertise, safety-first culture and ability to deliver challenging schemes to the highest standards. The Role As the Setting Out Engineer, you will be responsible for: * Setting out for RC frame, groundworks, drainage and general civils works * Producing as-built surveys and maintaining QA documentation * Assisting...

Site Engineer - Major Highways Project (Gloucester) Location: Gloucester Start: Immediate Contract: Inside IR35 Rate: £420-£450 per day Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Site Engineer to join a major highways project in Gloucester. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality engineering support across drainage and earthworks packages, ensuring work is carried out safely, accurately, and in accordance with project specifications. Key Responsibilities Setting out and engineering control for drainage and earthworks operations Managing daily site activities and ensuring works comply with design and technical standards Producing and maintaining accurate site records, as-built drawings, and reports Working closely with the project team to resolve technical issues Ensuring compliance with health & safety regulations Liaising with subcontractors and providing technical support Skills & Experience Required Proven experience on...

DV-Cleared Site Reliability Engineer - Contract - Cheltenham - On-Site Hays Technology is recruiting an Site Reliability Engineer for a secure, on-site contract role in Cheltenham. This position is outside IR35 and requires active DV clearance. Rate: £550-£650/day Location: Cheltenham (3/4 days/week on-site) Duration: Contract Clearance: eDV/DV clearanceRole Overview Join a specialist team maintaining a cross-domain managed service using modern Application Support and SRE practices. You'll support deployments, monitor performance, and troubleshoot issues across a diverse tech stack. Responsibilities Build and deploy code using Java, Maven, NPM, Terraform, and Ansible Manage CI pipelines and automated testing (Cypress) AWS, Openshift / Azure Monitor services with InfluxDB and Grafana Terraform/IAC Provide 2nd/3rd line support and incident response Perform OS patching, database housekeeping, and data centre opsRequired Skills Experience in managed service environments Strong Java...

BMLS Group are recruiting for a Setting Out Engineer for a new build data centre project in South Wales. IMMEDIATE START AVAILABLE £300.00 - £400.00 per day 12 Months Work Job Summary: A Setting Out Engineer plays a critical role in the delivery of construction and civil engineering projects by accurately marking out the location and levels of construction elements on site. This ensures all work is executed according to the design plans and specifications. The role requires technical precision, site coordination, and effective communication with various teams. Responsibilities for the job role: * Interpret and implement construction drawings and specifications. * Set out, level, and survey the construction site using GPS, total stations, and other equipment. * Mark the position of structures (e.g., foundations, roads, drainage, etc.). * Liaise with site managers, subcontractors, and other engineers to ensure alignment with project plans. * Verify and check the...

Role: Junior Construction Delivery Manager Position: Contract Location: Hinkley Point C, Somerset Duration: 12 Months Rolling Day Rate Up to a maximum of: £412 p/d PAYE + 36 days annual leave // £560 p/d Umbrella This is your opportunity to be part of one of the most significant engineering and infrastructure projects in the UK. Hinkley Point C is the first in a new generation of nuclear power stations, designed to provide reliable, zero-carbon energy to millions of homes. With thousands of professionals working across multiple disciplines, HPC offers unparalleled career development, exposure to world-class engineering, and long-term progression in one of the most highly regulated and safety-focused sectors. We are seeking ambitious Junior Construction Delivery Managers who are ready to take the next step in their career. If you have around five years of construction experience-particularly in regulated environments such as nuclear, pharmaceutical, petrochem, chemical, oil...

Job title: Senior Civil Design Engineers Job Type: Contract/Permanent Start date: ASAP Duration: Ongoing Salary/ Pay rate/ Benefits: £Competitive Location: Bristol Hours of work: Up to 40 Hours Per Week Monday- Friday Flexible Working/Hybrid Working Available Applicants must have experience of the following: * Bachelor's or master's in Civil or Structural Engineering. * Working towards or recently Chartered with the ICE, IStructE, or with equivalent experience. * Experience in reinforced concrete calculation and design. * Working familiarity with relevant technical Codes of Practice and Industry Standards (Eurocodes, British Standard, and ETC-C the applicable code for HPC/SZC). * Proactive individual who can work collaboratively within a multicultural team. * Agile and self-motivated, with a focus on improving personal and team performance and able to generate innovative outcomes to challenges. * Experience working on major infrastructure projects and can...

Our client, a renowned entity in the Defence and Security sector, is currently seeking a Low-level Embedded Software Engineer to join their team in Bristol on a contract basis. Key Responsibilities: Developing embedded software using C/C++ languages for various defence-related systems. Undertaking software verification and validation to ensure robust and reliable performance. Producing detailed design and technical documentation, including performing design reviews. Integrating software on real-time operating systems and ARM-based processing platforms. Collaborating with firmware and electronics design teams to ensure coherent system integration. Travelling infrequently to other UK sites, although this is expected to be minimal (quarterly at most). Job Requirements: Experience in developing embedded software with C/C++. Knowledge of Real Time Operating Systems is desirable. Understanding of verification processes and standards like DefStan 00-55 & DO178B/C. Proficiency in...

Solar Electrician Bristol £350 Per Job + Contract Role + Local Work + IMMEDIATE START + Flexible Schedule A great opportunity for Solar Electricians or subcontractors looking to pick up consistent, well-paid work installing battery storage systems on existing domestic solar PV setups. With up to two jobs per day, this role is perfect for engineers wanting to top up their diary with extra days while still earning excellent rates. Batteries are delivered directly to site, and the contractor will supply basic materials such as cable and isolators, fully reflected in the day rate. Enjoy local work, immediate starts and a straightforward contract setup with ongoing demand. APM is supporting a rapidly expanding renewables partner with a strong pipeline across Bristol and surrounding areas. With simple job scopes, guaranteed daily opportunities and the backing of a well-organised team, this is an ideal role for experienced Solar Electricians wanting stability without the pressure...

Senior FPGA Engineer Must have active SC Clearance. Contract duration: 6 months Hourly rate: £50-£65 per hour inside IR35 (PAYE £30-£45 per hour) Location: Bristol - hybrid 2 days per week on site. As a Senior FPGA Engineer you will be responsible for: Working with our delivery teams, supporting the outsourcing of work, assessing the credibility and completeness of our suppliers work packages As the programmes mature, increasing environment complexity, working with multi-discipline teams and our suppliers to create compliant CEMA solutions. Understanding and assessing FPGA delivery timescales and risk for our CEMA activities.A Senior FPGA Engineer with experience of working on CEMA projects Required Experience Knowledge / Experience of developing / modelling / simulating software in at least one of the following areas: RF telecommunications, waveforms, OSI model, SIGINT, EW VHDL VERILOG Experience with SDR architecture Agile development methodologies. C#, C, C++, Python...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit 3x Mechanical Design Engineer subcontractors on an initial 6 month contract. This role would suit a Mechanical Design Engineer who comes from a strong Defence or Aerospace background has strong Creo / PRO-E skills.         Job Title:  Mechanical Design Engineer Rate: £50.00 per hour Location: Your base site can be either Stevenage or Bristol, depending on your preference Hybrid / Remote working: 4 days per week onsite and 1 day remote (flexible on start and finish time) Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Duration: 6 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Mechanical Design Engineer Job Description: An opportunity to become part of Europe’s No. 1 Missile Systems Designer, as a Mechanical Design Engineer. You will work closely with other functional teams, to develop products to...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit 3x Mechanical Design Engineer subcontractors on an initial 6 month contract. This role would suit a Mechanical Design Engineer who comes from a strong Defence or Aerospace background has strong Creo / PRO-E skills.      Job Title:  Mechanical Design Engineer Rate: £50.00 per hour Location: Your base site can be either Stevenage or Bristol, depending on your preference Hybrid / Remote working: 4 days per week onsite and 1 day remote (flexible on start and finish time) Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Duration: 6 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Mechanical Design Engineer Job Description: An opportunity to become part of Europe’s No. 1 Missile Systems Designer, as a Mechanical Design Engineer. You will work closely with other functional teams, to develop products to meet...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Product Assurance Engineer / Quality Engineer subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.  The role can be based from either the companies Stevenage or Bristol site, depending on your preference.  The role will be predominantly working from home with just one day onsite.   Job Title: Product Assurance Engineer Rate: £50.00 per hour Location: Stevenage or Bristol site, depending on your preference   Hybrid / Remote working: 1 day per week onsite Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Product Assurance Engineer Job Description: Future Systems (Research & Development) Responsibilities Leadership in Bid Work & Quality Planning (QP) Lead quality assurance input into bid and proposal work, ensuring product assurance...

Example Recruitment Group is currently recruiting on behalf of a national heating contractor operating within the private sector. They require self-employed heating engineers for an ongoing installation contract in the Bristol area. They are able to offer part-time or full-time work on an ongoing basis with consistent guaranteed work all year round. Rates: circa £300-£400.00 per day based pricework Materials: Supplied and delivered to site Work Type: Boiler installations incl. swaps, conversions/upgrades Wiring: Completed by a qualified electrician Waste/Scrap: Collected and disposed of from site Contract Length: Ongoing Payment terms: Weekly pay one week in hand Contract requirements: * Van (plain or sign written) * Gas Safe Registration * In date ACS Qualifications * Calibrated Flue Gas Analyser * Powerflush machine * £2m Public Liability Insurance * Clean DBS Check To apply for this vacancy please use an up-to-date CV and one of our team will be in touch

Project Engineer – Technical Product Development Certain Advantage is hiring for a Project Engineer based in the Warwickshire area. This role is on a contract basis and is site-based. The Company We’re working with a Manufacturing business that blends British craftsmanship with cutting-edge innovation to create luxury vehicles that redefine performance and style. Does this sound like your next career move? If you’re ambitious to grow, this may be your next role. Would you like to be responsible for conducting strategic target setting for the Vehicle Efficiency attribute? The Role: This role is for a Project Engineer—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: Strategic Planning and Target Setting Collaboration and Alignment Verification, Governance and Risk Management Data and Tool Development SupportThe Individual We’re looking for people...

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer Location: Bridgwater Pay Rate: £18.50 Per hour | £24.50 OT Shift Pattern: Monday – Friday (39 hrs) Duration: Ad-hoc with potential to progress into full time. We’re recruiting on behalf of a busy engineering company seeking an experienced, time-served Maintenance Engineer. This role is workshop based as well as traveling to different sites to complete shutdown work. What we’re looking for: Time-served engineer Background ideally in the food industry, but candidates from Textiles, Polyphosphate, or other industrial sectors also considered Strong experience working on medium to heavy plant Confident with mechanical fitting, including stripping, installing, and maintaining machinery Good hands-on skills, practical mindset, and a solid work ethic Reliable, punctual and able to work unsupervised  The role includes: Mechanical maintenance, repairs, and fault-finding Stripping and rebuilding machinery Workshop-based engineering tasks, moving into...

Are you an Asset Protection Engineer with experience in civil, mechanical and electrical projects? Have you worked in both construction and design on multi discipline projects?   Contract Length: 6 months Location: Swindon (On site or in office 3 days per week) Rate: £350-£400 umbrella (Inside IR35)   The Asset Protection Engineer will lead compliance with Network Rail's engineering-driven safety requirements, ensuring robust technical advice, approvals, and risk mitigation across outside and third-party schemes. This role safeguards railway operations and infrastructure integrity while supporting safe, cost-effective, and environmentally responsible project delivery. Essential Requirements ·Technical qualifications to HNC/HND or equivalent GNVQ level. ·Experience managing outside/third-party activities and mitigating associated risks. ·Relevant engineering experience, ideally across multi-disciplinary construction and design projects. ·Strong knowledge of technical,...

Design Engineer (Defence Sector) OUTSIDE IR35 (LTD) Contract Rates: Negotiable (DOE) 5 Month CONTRACT Full-Time On-Site (5 Days/Week) in Swindon, Wiltshire The Opportunity: Immediate Start Required A leading engineering firm in the defence sector is seeking an experienced Draftsman / Design Engineer for an immediate, high-impact project focused on critical power and distribution systems within a secure facility. This is a crucial role supporting the ESF Facility project, requiring full-time commitment (5 days per week) on-site in Swindon to ensure seamless project delivery and access to sensitive information. Key Requirements & Responsibilities You will be the lead technical contributor for mechanical design elements, working closely with cross-functional engineering teams. Design & Drafting: Produce precise, detailed drawings for complex equipment, including generators and power distribution equipment, utilizing AutoCAD and SOLIDWORKS. Mechanical Design Leadership:...

Server Engineer (Contract) Location: Cheltenham (Hybrid – 3 days on-site) Day Rate: £(Apply online only) per day (IR35 to be determined) Duration: 6 months (minimum 3 months, likely extension) Our client, a leading organisation within the technology and services sector, is seeking an experienced Server Engineer to support and enhance their on-prem Windows Server estate. This role will play a key part in stabilising legacy environments, improving operational processes, and helping plan the transition towards Azure. What you’ll do Provide hands-on support across a multi-version Windows Server estate (2003–2019) Lead discovery work across servers and environments to understand ownership, configuration, and required improvements Carry out day-to-day server administration and desktop support across Cheltenham sites Contribute to planning activities for server migrations, including on-prem and Azure Establish foundational processes and documentation for long-term support...