311 senior project engineer jobs found

Are you a Senior Project Engineer with extensive experience across OLE or third rail infrastructure? Do you have a strong background managing engineering assurance, construction compliance and technical delivery on major rail projects? Contract Length: 8 Months Rate: £550-£600/day Umbrella (Inside IR35) Location: Manchester - 3 days onsite per week This is an excellent opportunity to join a client organisation on a high-profile national programme, supporting the safe and compliant delivery of critical OLE infrastructure works across the rail network. If you have a proven track record delivering engineering assurance on major rail projects and are confident overseeing design, construction, testing and commissioning activities within a safety-critical environment, this role is for you. As the Senior Project Engineer, you will lead and manage the application of engineering standards across design and construction activities, ensuring all projects comply with legislation,...

Senior Project Engineer (E&P) Location: Manchester Hybrid Working: 3 days per week onsite Contract Length: 8 Months Rate: £550 - £600 per day Umbrella IR35 Status: Inside IR35 We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer (E&P) to support the successful delivery of major rail infrastructure projects within a high-profile national programme. This is an excellent opportunity for an established engineering professional with strong Overhead Line Equipment (OLE/OCS) and/or Third Rail experience to work on complex multidisciplinary rail projects in a safety-critical environment. Key Responsibilities * Manage the application of engineering standards across design, construction, testing, and commissioning activities * Ensure projects comply with relevant legislation, rail standards, and engineering assurance requirements * Provide technical leadership and guidance to Project Engineers and wider project teams * Review contractor competence, engineering...

Senior Project Engineer - EC&I (Electrical, Controls & Instrumentation) Malton, North Yorkshire | Hybrid (2 days on-site, 2 days remote) 12‑month contract | Inside IR35 | Rate: Negotiable Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer - EC&I, to support the delivery of complex engineering projects within a highly regulated industrial environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for a technically strong engineer to play a key role across the full project lifecycle, contributing to high‑profile, safety‑critical programmes. The role In this role, the Senior Project Engineer / EC&I Engineer, will identify functional requirements and stakeholder needs, manage engineering support to projects and contribute to Project Execution Plans, including design, safety case and commissioning strategies. You will lead concept and detailed design activities, produce and approve technical specifications and oversee contractors' design and construction activities....

Freelance Senior Project Engineer/Sub Agent working for the RC frame contractor required for a minimum of 6+ months on the construction of a new build BTR apartment scheme. Reporting to the site based Project Manager you will primarily be responsible for overseeing focus on RC Frame, Slip form, Drainage, Utility Services, SFS works, Facade works, QA Records to maintain on Field view, Pre Pour and Post pour checks, reviewing the As Built surveys, RAMS, temporary works and Health & Safety. Experience working on RC frame projects will be essential and a mandatory requirement along with CSCS Card, SMSTS and First Aid certificates

ADDISON PROJECT PLC – Senior Project Engineer, Thornton-Cleveleys For over 25 years, Addison Project plc has delivered innovative, sustainable engineering solutions across the chemical, pharmaceutical, energy, and food & beverage sectors. As a family‑owned business with UK‑wide coverage, we combine technical excellence with a collaborative, client‑focused approach. Our fully integrated EPCM capability supported by strong CDM and HSSEQ leadership and accredited management systems ensures projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards from concept through to commissioning and start‑up. If you're passionate about engineering and want to join a dynamic, people‑focused consultancy driving progress and sustainability across the UK’s manufacturing and process industries, Addison Project is the place for you. Role: Senior Project Engineer (Contract outside IR35) Location: Thornton-Cleveleys Contract: 12 months Start Date: Spring 2026 WORKSCOPE Addison...

Role: Senior Product Design Engineer Location: London Contract Type: Contract / Freelance Duration: 6 months + Rate: £315 per day Status: Outside IR35 - Ltd co contract Shape Innovative Products from concept to reality. An exciting opportunity has arisen with a highly respected product innovation consultancy known for delivering cutting-edge solutions across healthcare, consumer, and industrial sectors. Working within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, you will play a pivotal role in transforming ideas into commercially successful, production-ready products. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced Product Design Engineer who thrives on solving complex engineering challenges, balancing creativity with technical rigour, and leading projects from research through to manufacture. The Opportunity: As a Senior Product Design Engineer, you will work on a broad portfolio of technically challenging and highly innovative projects within consumer electronics,...

Commissioning Engineer - Water & Wastewater Surrey & London (with site travel as required) 45 hours per week Overview We are seeking an experienced Commissioning Engineer to join a major main contractor delivering complex water and wastewater process engineering projects. This role is critical to ensuring safe, compliant, and right‑first‑time installation, testing, and commissioning from design through to handover. You will play a leading role across the full commissioning lifecycle, working closely with design teams, suppliers, subcontractors, and client stakeholders to deliver high‑quality outcomes. Key Responsibilities Commissioning & Technical Delivery Provide full lifecycle commissioning input from design through installation, testing, commissioning, and handover. Develop and implement commissioning plans, procedures, and documentation. Undertake hands‑on commissioning activities across electrical, mechanical, and process systems. Lead and witness FAT and...

Big Fish Little Fish are a key player in Geotechnical Recruitment, and we are currently working with some great industry specialists. Due to large contracts secured and new opportunities we are now needing to recruit Geologists/Site Engineers. Primarily this role will include the implementing and organising the projects in the field as well as the office. Day to day the successful candidate will be accountable for field based logistics including ensuring that the project specification is followed, correct equipment is used and maintained on site and also correct health & safety procedures are followed. All technical site work is carried out to a high standard, safely and on time and in budget. Offer a high level of project management on site, covering execution of ground investigation. Be able to liaise between the office and site location. Liaise with the end client as and when required. This role is totally site based, with a strong focus on overseeing, supporting the...

Senior Site Manager Super-prime residential refurbishment & basement · Central London At a glance We are looking for an experienced Senior Site Manager to take day-to-day ownership of a circa £8m super-prime residential refurbishment and basement project in Central London, from site establishment through to Practical Completion. This is a technically demanding private residential project in a highly sensitive Central London setting, involving basement works, structural alterations, temporary works, high-quality detailing, tight logistics and a strong compliance environment. Project duration — c.24 months to Practical Completion Engagement — Contract / self-employed, subject to agreed terms, status and compliance checks Hours — Site attendance from 07.30 to 17.00; physical works remain subject to approved working hours, site rules and permissions Reporting to — Project Director The role You will be the senior operational presence on site, accountable to the Project...

Ready to take the lead on a high-profile mechanical engineering project within the UK’s nuclear sector? Do you have a strong background delivering engineering solutions in regulated environments? Are you confident leading design activities while collaborating across multi-disciplinary teams on complex programmes? The Opportunity An exciting contract opportunity has arisen with a leading engineering consultancy supporting a nationally significant nuclear programme. This role offers the chance to work on complex mechanical systems in a highly regulated, safety-critical environment. We would also welcome applications from these industries Defence, oil and gas, power generation, petrochemical, and aerospace sectors. This role would suit candidates working in these roles Senior Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Design Engineer, Lead Mechanical Engineer, Project Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Systems Engineer, Principal Mechanical Engineer, Design Engineer, Mechanical...

Senior Data Engineer | £650 - £700 Inside IR35 | Hybrid | London We are looking for an experienced Senior Data Engineer to join a high-profile project delivering modern data solutions within a secure environment. This is a hybrid role which will require you to be on site 2 days per week in London. Active SC Clearance is mandatory for this role – candidates without current SC clearance cannot be considered Key Responsibilities Design and build scalable data pipelines Work across large-scale data platforms and cloud environments Collaborate with engineering and architecture teams to deliver high-quality solutions Key Skills & Experience Strong experience with Python and PySpark Hands-on expertise in AWS Experience working with Databricks Ideally 5+ years working with this tech stack as a data engineer Proven background delivering data engineering solutions at scale If this is a role that suits you skill set, you have active SC clearance and are available immediately then...

Technical Manager High Performance Computing An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Technical Manager - High Performance Computing to support the development and delivery of next-generation BEV and PHEV electrical/electronic architectures. This senior technical leadership role will focus on the delivery and integration of HCP4 systems, ensuring projects are delivered to timing, quality, and cost targets. The successful candidate will work cross-functionally across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Suppliers, and wider Group stakeholders to support future vehicle technologies and electrical architectures. Key Responsibilities Technical ownership of HCP4 systems and related vehicle functions Delivery of software, hardware, and system integration activities Management of project timing, KPIs, budgets, and technical deliverables Cross-functional collaboration and supplier management Support technical roadmap development and future concept activities Lead issue...

The role is focused less on heavy design and more on site-based engineering coordination and permitting. You'll be supporting the delivery of early-stage enabling works like excavations, surveys, and trial trenching. Key responsibilities: Managing and issuing permits to dig and ensuring compliance before excavation works begin Supporting Site Engineers and coordinating closely with Foremen, Works Managers, and subcontractors Overseeing site documentation, diaries, and progress tracking Ensuring health & safety and environmental compliance on site Liaising with utilities, local authorities, and stakeholders Coordinating logistics, access, and sequencing of work across the supply chain Supporting planning and tracking of works to keep delivery on scheduleIdeal candidate: Strong site engineering background (civils / utilities / infrastructure) Experience with permit systems, excavation works, and temporary works Good understanding of site coordination rather than pure design...

Commissioning Engineer - Water & Wastewater London (with site travel as required) 45 hours per week Overview We are seeking an experienced Commissioning Engineer to join a major main contractor delivering complex water and wastewater process engineering projects. This role is critical to ensuring safe, compliant, and right‑first‑time installation, testing, and commissioning from design through to handover. You will play a leading role across the full commissioning lifecycle, working closely with design teams, suppliers, subcontractors, and client stakeholders to deliver high‑quality outcomes. Key Responsibilities Commissioning & Technical Delivery Provide full lifecycle commissioning input from design through installation, testing, commissioning, and handover. Develop and implement commissioning plans, procedures, and documentation. Undertake hands‑on commissioning activities across electrical, mechanical, and process systems. Lead and witness FAT and SAT...

Site Agent - Devonport Location: Plymouth About the Opportunity We're offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced Site Agent to join our clients team delivering one of the UK's most complex and high-profile infrastructure projects in the South West. As a key member of their delivery team, you'll play a vital role in leading on-site construction activities, ensuring the safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of works across this landmark project. Key Responsibilities Provide strong, visible leadership on site, promoting a culture of safety, quality, and collaboration. Coordinate and manage subcontractor activities, including leading progress and coordination meetings. Liaise with senior leadership and cross-functional project teams to ensure smooth project delivery. Identify and manage project risks and opportunities, maintaining the project risk register. Review technical drawings, specifications, and documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance. Ensure...

We have an excellent opportunity for an Instrument Designer to join our design team with one of our long term clients, based in North Ayrshire. Contract or Permanent staff positions on offer! 2-3 days site and the rest home working. Role Responsibilities Follow Engineer(s) guidance for implementation of client standards on projects Implement best practices from previous client projects Ensure all duties are carried out in line with all company policies and procedures Follow Engineer(s) guidance for project timelines & priority of tasks Identify to Engineers(s) any areas of technical expertise where support required Assist Instrument Engineers (and/or Electrical) to generate design calcs, schedules, docs & dwg sets Consult with Engineer(s) for checks and approval of all designs Signature Authority – limited to checking or generation of design drawings & docs, etc Supervision of support team, e.g. other Designers or CAD Operators Project Interaction with Doc Control –...

Your new company My client has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Design Manager to join a long-term AMP8 water programme, supporting the delivery of a portfolio of clean water and wastewater capital schemes for a major regulated water utility in the South of England (client name kept confidential).You'll be part of a business that puts people at the heart of delivery, with a strong wellbeing focus and a culture built on being collaborative, Trusted and Focused. Your new role This is a senior leadership position where you will lead and manage engineering design delivery across assigned projects, acting as the focal point for design-related matters and ensuring seamless collaboration between teams, design consultants, delivery partners and key stakeholders.You will shape the full engineering lifecycle-from project definition and outline design through detailed design, construction, commissioning and handover-driving technical excellence, assurance, innovation and...

Looking for your next move in engineering where you can make a genuine impact? Do you have proven experience delivering technically complex projects within a regulated or high-spec environment? Are you confident working with stakeholders, managing deliverables, and ensuring quality from concept through to completion? The Opportunity An excellent opportunity has arisen to join a well-established engineering consultancy delivering innovative solutions across complex projects. You’ll play a key role in supporting project delivery while contributing technical expertise within a collaborative and forward-thinking team. We would also welcome applications from these industries Nuclear, defence, oil and gas, utilities, rail, manufacturing, and other highly regulated engineering environments. This role would suit candidates working in these roles Mechanical Engineer, Project Engineer, Design Engineer, Senior Engineer, Engineering Consultant, Plant Engineer, Systems Engineer,...

Job Title: Software and Systems Test Coordination Engineer Location: Gaydon, Warwickshire Rate: £33.88ph via an Umbrella Company (Inside IR35) or £25.26ph on a PAYE basis Employment Type: Contract (Currently financed until March 2027) Hours: Standard 40 Hours Per Week Reference: J(phone number removed) Position Description: Duties: This role (Software and systems test coordination engineer) is responsible for overseeing the overall testing status of the EVA25 programs. While the role demands a high level of technical understanding, it is not hands-on testing role. The successful candidate will ensure consistent adherence to established processes, effective utilisation of issue management tools and clear and transparent reporting to senior stakeholders. Key aspects of this role involves the ability to drive and prioritise actions and process changes based on clear KPIs around testing management with stakeholders across the company. Strong skills in developing metrics,...

Senior Human Factors Engineer - Contract Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Senior Human Factors Engineer to join a high-profile defence engineering programme based onsite in Christchurch. Contract Details Duration: 6 Month Contract Location: Christchurch (Hybrid) Rate: £570 - £630 per day IR35 Status: Inside IR35 The Role As a Senior Human Factors Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering Human Factors Integration support across complex engineering and safety-critical programmes. Key responsibilities include: Providing Human Factors Integration support across product and process design Tailoring and estimating Human Factors activities Capturing and managing requirements, risks, and opportunities Delivering design guidance, testing, evaluation, and acceptance support Planning and conducting quantitative and qualitative Human Factors assessments including: Human error analysis Workload assessment Situation awareness Ergonomic analysis Usability evaluation...