71 engineering jobs found in Tiverton

We are seeking a reliable and experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician with an electrical bias to support the safe operation, maintenance, and repair of electrical building services and systems at Tiverton & District Hospital. The role involves planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive repairs, fault diagnosis, and ensuring compliance with statutory and contractual requirements. Whilst this is an electrical role, the successful candidate will be required to work across other building services trades where competent, such as AHU servicing and general mechanical support. The role also includes contributing to emergency response and service continuity. Key Responsibilities Perform electrical maintenance, fault finding, and repairs on systems including: • Low voltage distribution systems and switchgear • Emergency lighting and general lighting systems • Fire alarm systems and nurse call systems • Electrical components of HVAC and AHU systems • Backup generators...

A renewable energy contractor is seeking a Traffic Marshall to oversee vehicle movements on a 40MW ground-mounted solar farm project in Tiverton, Devon. Working 10-hour days, you will coordinate deliveries, direct vehicles safely in and out of site access points, maintain traffic segregation, and ensure compliance with the site traffic management plan. A valid CSCS card are required, Any CPCS or NPORS Traffic Marshall/Vehicle Marshal qualifications are beneficial. This is a 12-month contract, likely to run for 15-18 months, operating outside IR35. Saturday working hours are 8am-1pm, with workers paid for a full day. ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit

A leading contractor within the renewable energy sector is recruiting a Banksman to support plant and vehicle operations on a 40MW solar farm project in Tiverton, Devon. Working 10-hour days, you will direct plant movements, assist with safe manoeuvring and reversing, maintain exclusion zones, and ensure pedestrian safety across site. Full compliance with health and safety procedures is essential. Candidates must hold a valid CSCS card. Any CPCS or NPORS Banksman/Vehicle Marshal qualifications are beneficial. This is a 12-month contract, likely to run for 15-18 months, operating outside IR35. Saturday working hours are 8am-1pm, for a full day paid. Must be eligible to work in the UK. ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all...

An international renewable energy Contractor is seeking a Gateman to manage site access on a 40MW solar farm project in Tiverton, Devon. Working 10-hour days, you will control entry and exit of personnel and deliveries, maintain accurate sign-in records, check documentation, and ensure the site remains secure. You will support the site team in maintaining a safe and organised environment in line with HSE requirements. Previous experience in a similar role and a valid CSCS card is a must. This is a 12-month contract, likely to run for 15-18 months, operating outside IR35. Saturday working hours are 8am-1pm, with workers paid for a full day. ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit

A renewable energy service provider is looking for General Labourers to support construction activities on a 40MW solar farm project in Tiverton, Devon. Working 10-hour days, you will assist with site set-up, moving materials, unloading deliveries, supporting civil, mechanical and electrical teams, and maintaining high standards of housekeeping. You will be expected to strictly follow site health and safety procedures. A valid CSCS card and previous construction site experience is required.This is a 12-month contract, likely to run for 15-18 months, operating outside IR35. Saturday working hours are 8am-1pm, with workers paid for a full day. ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit

A leading international renewable energy service provider is seeking an Assistant Site Manager to support the delivery of a 45MW ground-mounted solar farm project in Tiverton, Devon. Working 10-hour days, you will assist the Site Manager in overseeing daily construction activities, supervising civil, mechanical and electrical subcontractors, and ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme and to the required quality standards. Responsibilities include supporting HSE, coordinating plant and materials, and maintaining accurate site documentation. Previous supervisory or assistant site management experience within construction is required; solar farm experience is most desirable, although strong civil, electrical or building backgrounds will be considered. This is a 12-month contract, likely to run for 15-18 months, operating outside IR35. Saturday working hours are 8am-1pm, with workers paid for a full day. ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to...

A UK full-service renewable energy provider is seeking an experienced Site Manager to deliver a 40MW+ ground-mounted solar farm project in Tiverton, Devon. The successful candidate will take full responsibility for daily site operations, driving programme delivery, managing multi-disciplinary civil, mechanical and electrical subcontractors, and ensuring high HSE and quality standards onsite. Solar farm experience is preferable; however, candidates with strong civil, electrical infrastructure or general construction backgrounds will also be considered. This is a site-based role working 10-hour days, Monday to Friday, with the site also open on Saturdays (8am-1pm), with a full day paid. This is for 12-month initial contract, likely to run for 15-18 months, operating outside IR35. Applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against...

Assistant Site Manager - Solar PV - Solar Farm - Construction - UK - Contract Job Overview: A renewable energy EPC is seeking an Assistant Site Manager to support the on-site delivery of utility-scale Solar PV project. Working closely with the Site Manager and wider construction team, you will assist in coordinating subcontractors, ensuring health and safety compliance, and supporting the day-to-day execution of works on site. Key Responsibilities: * Support the Site Manager in the day-to-day coordination of site activities across civil, mechanical, and electrical work packages. * Assist with monitoring subcontractor performance to ensure works are delivered safely, on programme, and in line with quality standards. * Help implement and maintain site health, safety, and environmental procedures in accordance with CDM regulations and company policies. * Conduct site walkdowns and support the preparation of daily progress reports. * Assist with toolbox talks,...

Abatec are recruiting a freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a specialist Civil Engineering contractor operating across Devon. Our client is interested in a freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor that has experience working with groundworks contractors. As Senior Quantity Surveyor you will: * Maintain accurate records, control and reconcile costs and value, report variances against agreed performance, compliance and finance targets. * Take control of change management and manage final accounts. * Be responsible for subcontract procurement and managing their accounts. Our client requires a Senior Quantity Surveyor with: * Previous experience of working with civil engineering contractors. * Experience of commercially delivering multi-million-pound schemes. * Strong commercial awareness and acumen. * Degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying. * Experience of NEC forms of contract. Salary and benefits include: * £400-£500 per day CIS Umbrella If you...

The Role You will be responsible for the electrical installation, testing, and commissioning of solar PV and battery storage systems on residential properties. Works will be carried out on occupied homes, requiring a professional and customer-focused approach. Scope of Works Includes Installation of on-roof and in-roof (inline) solar PV systems Installation and commissioning of domestic battery storage systems AC and DC wiring, inverter installation, and system setup Consumer unit upgrades (where required) Fans and Doors under cuts Testing, inspection, and certification of completed worksKey Responsibilities Carrying out solar PV and battery electrical installations to a high standard Ensuring compliance with BS 7671, MCS, and relevant regulations Completing electrical testing, commissioning, and certification Working safely and in line with site RAMS and H&S requirements Liaising professionally with Site Managers, project coordinators supervisors, and residents Accurately...

Microbiology / Molecular biology Lab Assistant MUST BE ALREADY LIVING LOCAL TO EXETER Location: Starcross - EX6 8PF Length: Initially Until end March 2026 Hours: Tue - Sat, 8am to 4pm with flexibility - 37 hours a week Rate: £13.15 p/h (£19.73 p/h for Sat) We have a temporary position available in South Exeter. You would be part of a team performing routine microbiology and molecular biology work on environmental samples. As an Assistant Scientist you will be expected to assist in the delivery of the analytical service to defined time, cost and quality targets by extracting and analysing environmental samples. These are temporary posts, you will be involved in the analysis of water & wastewater using a variety of microbiology and molecular testing methods. Though full training is provided the role requires candidates to have a scientific background, through education or work experience. They are looking for someone who enjoys being busy. The work can be high intensity at times,...

Marketing Associate / Marketing Executive Axminster (Hybrid 2 - 3 Days Office Based) Contract Role | Immediate Start £30,000 Pro Rata An Exciting opportunity for a proactive Marketing Associate / Marketing Executive to join a global engineering organisation supporting UK&I marketing activity. This is a hands-on contract role focused on digital content, social media, campaign support and events, ideal for someone creative, organised and confident working across multiple stakeholders. The Role Create, schedule and manage content across LinkedIn, Facebook & YouTube Develop campaign assets - brochures, email content, web banners, case studies Monitor analytics and report on campaign performance Support UK&I events, trade shows and webinars Maintain CRM data, marketing materials and digital content libraries Work closely with Sales and internal teams to drive engagement The Person 2-3 years' experience in marketing / digital communications Strong social media and...

IT Director - South West A high‑profile financial services organisation is seeking an experienced IT Director to provide strategic technology leadership across a complex, large‑scale environment. This is a pivotal position, joining both an executive leadership team and the companies global technology leadership group. The IT Director will have significant influence over business‑critical technology, digital strategy, and organisational change. As IT Director the successful candidate will drive the end‑to‑end technology strategy, oversee large‑scale change programmes and ensure alignment with global platforms and enterprise‑wide transformation initiatives. In this role the successful candidate would be managing a technology operation of approximately 300 people with five senior direct reports across areas such as Information Security, Architecture, Software Engineering, Digital platforms and Data. This is an outstanding opportunity for a senior technology leader who thrives in...

Electrical Design Engineer (control panels) £c40-50 /hr ltd rate South of the UK hants/ dorset – CONTRACT ABJ6492 Salary dependent on experience but c£40-50hr ltd rate (outside IR35) April start – 3-4 months with view to extension Location: South East – Onsite An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer of control panels to join a well-established specialist engineering services company delivering bespoke control and automation solutions to industrial ‘process’ clients across the UK. This role will suit a practical and self-sufficient electrical design engineer who enjoys working on complete panel designs from concept through to manufacture. The company operates in a highly collaborative environment and is known for delivering technically robust solutions on complex projects. The position is primarily office-based, with occasional visits to customer sites across the UK. A driving licence and access to a vehicle are required. Key...

Controls Project Systems Engineer (PLC) £c40/hr ltd rate South East ABJ7685 Salary dependent on experience but c£35-£45/ hr ltd rate (outside IR35) Start Jan 2026 - 3m with view to extension ONSITE A new position for an experienced Controls Project Systems Engineer (PLC exp) is urgently required for a leading engineering services company to for new upcoming projects. As controls engineer you will be carrying out programming of Siemens S7-1500 PLCs using TIA Portal. As controls engineer experience you will be programming of WinCC SCADA systems - interfacing with multiple S7-1500 PLCs. - Failsafe programming would be desirable. As control engineer you will have the ability to be technical lead for a control panel and review electrical drawings, panel assembly. As control project engineer you will also have the ability to generate documentation such as test plans, Installation / commissioning & Operation / Maintenance Documentation. Mainly office based apart from when you go...

Panel Wirer (Electrical Panel Wirier) c£22-25 hr / ltd rate (outside IR35) ABJ7684 Salary dependent on experience ONSITE Contract: Feb–Apr 2026 (3m likely extension depending on workload - Possibly an earlier start A new position for an experienced Panel Wireperson (Electrical Panel Wirer / Control Panel Wirer) is urgently required for a leading engineering services company for new upcoming projects. A skilled Panel Wirepersons (panel wirer) will assist with the assembly and wiring of control panels for industrial and infrastructure clients. As panel wirer this would suit individuals experienced in reading and interpreting technical drawings and completing high‑quality panel builds. Key Responsibilities: * Build and wire electrical control panels from mechanical layouts and schematic diagrams. * Use a range of hand tools to assemble components to specification. * Check wiring, routing, and labelling to ensure accuracy and compliance. * Work independently while...

Role: Configuration Engineer Position: Contract Location: Hinkley Point C and SDC, Somerset Duration: 12 Months Rolling Rate: Circa £220 p/d PAYE + 36 days annual leave // Circa £300 p/d Umbrella Job Purpose / Overview As a Configuration Engineer, you will be part of a growing multidisciplinary team responsible for delivering Work Management Support and maintaining the digital As-Built configuration required to build, commission, and operate Hinkley Point C Power Station. This role focuses on data extraction, validation, and assembly into datasets aligned with business rules and ready for submission to Asset Suite 9 (HPC's chosen Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) system). You will support the population of the Project's Master Equipment List and ensure accurate attribute data within HPC's EAM tool. Principal Accountabilities Population of the Equipment module in Asset Suite 9 with accurate asset identifiers and attributes. Performing data quality assurance for equipment...

Role: Assistant Project Manager Position: Contract Location: Hinkley Point C, Somerset Duration: 12 Months Rolling Rate: Circa £220 p/d PAYE + 36 days annual leave // Circa £285 p/d Umbrella Job Purpose / Overview As an Assistant Project Manager, you will be expected to demonstrate the strongest direction of all activities associated with the full life cycle delivery of the major contracts assigned. Reporting directly to the Service Manager you will be accountable for ensuring delivery of all engineering, procurement, manufacturing, construction and handover activities for the life cycle of the contract or work package in accordance with the overall Project schedule. The APM will work closely with the Project/Service Manager and Utilities Delivery Leads to ensure planning and delivery is in accordance with all safety, quality, time and cost parameters to meet the needs of the Project. Principal Accountabilities Assist and work under supervision on tasks required to support...

Senior Project Manager - Infrastructure / Nuclear Location: Bridgwater, Somerset- 4x Per Week Contract Length: 24 months Working Pattern: 4 days per week onsite  Rates: £55 per hour An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of a major infrastructure project. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards, within a highly regulated environment. You will provide strategic leadership and governance, overseeing the full project lifecycle from planning and approvals through to delivery, while managing stakeholders, risks, programme performance and project teams. Key Responsibilities Lead the safe delivery of projects to agreed time, cost and quality targets. Provide leadership, governance and strategic direction to project teams. Establish and maintain programme baselines, including planning, risk, cost and change control processes. Manage projects...

Operating Environment Operating across Nuclear Operations interfaces, this role provides operational leadership, assurance and governance for end-to-end training administration and LMS capability. The postholder is accountable for the planning, execution, and performance monitoring of business services, delivering consistently high-quality outputs in a highly regulated and complex programme environment. The role includes cross-functional engagement with PMO, Transition & Transfer, Early Careers, Commercial and external contractors Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience - Demonstrable leadership of administration and support service teams within complex projects. - Excellent stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills, particularly with third-party suppliers. - Expertise in LMS systems, data assurance, and digital transformation. - Ability to lead change initiatives and manage through ambiguity. - Strong understanding of competency-based management within...