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  1. M&E Surveyor/Building Services Engineer

    Posted 6 days ago by TSA Surveying Ltd

    Salary:
    £300 - £325/day Plus expenses & accommodation
    Location:
    Birmingham, West Midlands (County)
    Job Type:
    Contract, Temporary

    Following an extremely busy Q1 within the asset surveying market, TSA Surveying are currently working in conjunction with a building services consultancy that have two large pieces of international M&E Asset Surveying work scheduled to commence from June onwards and run continuously for … more

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  2. Senior Environmental Advisor

    Posted a week ago by Aldwych Consulting

    Salary:
    £350 - £450/day
    Location:
    Solihull, West Midlands (7 miles)
    Job Type:
    Temporary

    Are you an experienced Environmental Advisor? Are you looking for your next contract role? Would you like to work on a large interesting civil engineering scheme? If so, we have got just the role for you. Our client has an exciting opportunity for an Environmental Advisor to join their team in the … more

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  3. Data Finance Analyst

    Posted 06/05/2024 by Balfour Beatty

    Location:
    B46, Water Orton, Warwickshire (7 miles)
    Job Type:
    Contract, Temporary

    Job title: Data Analyst (Finance. Location/Hybrid: Birmingham/3 days on site a week, 2 day working from home. Contract length: 6 months. IR35 Status: Inside IR35. Overview. Balfour Beatty is a leading international infrastructure group with over 25000 employees worldwide. They provide their clients … more

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  4. General Foreman - Water

    Posted a week ago by RTL Group Ltd

    Salary:
    £350 - £450/day
    Location:
    Redditch, Worcestershire (12 miles)
    Job Type:
    Contract, Temporary

    My client are a reputable Civils Contractor who are looking for a Foreman to join their established team in Redditch on a large Civils Structures Package on a 12 month FTC. Site Foreman Duities include. Controlling safety, quality & environmental activities. Site supervision. Health & safety … more

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  5. Site Engineer

    Posted 2 weeks ago by RTL Group Ltd

    Salary:
    £300 - £400/day
    Location:
    Tamworth, Staffordshire (13 miles)
    Job Type:
    Temporary

    My client is a leading civil engineering contractor who are looking to onboard an engineer to complete a groundworks and steel frame package for an industrial park that's being developed in the Birmingham area. The scope of works will include drainage, roads, kerbs, holding down bolts, and steel … more

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  6. Authorised Person

    Posted a week ago by Onsite Recruitment Ltd

    Salary:
    £350/day
    Location:
    Rugby, Warwickshire (27 miles)
    Job Type:
    Temporary

    The On-Site Group are looking for an Authorised Person (AP) on a prison project in Rugby. Duties will include; going in first to turn everything off & make safe then snagging works, finally moving on to keeping an eye on the commissioning works on site. Requirements: JIB, LV/HV certs, references … more

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  7. Design Engineer

    Posted 13/05/2024 by Adecco

    Salary:
    £40 - £50/hour
    Location:
    Banbury, Oxfordshire (37 miles)
    Job Type:
    Temporary

    Calling all talented Design Engineers. Are you ready for an exciting opportunity to join our client and support the Goodrich Actuation Systems business? We are looking for a motivated and skilled Design Engineer to join their team in Banbury. This is a temporary position with a contract length of 6 … more

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  8. General Foreman

    Posted 07/05/2024 by RTL Group Ltd

    Salary:
    £320 - £340/day Outside IR35
    Location:
    Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire (38 miles)
    Job Type:
    Contract, Temporary

    My client are a reputable Civils Contractor who are looking for a Foreman to join their established and growing team in Stoke on a large Civils Structures Package on a 10 month FTC. Site Foreman Duities include. Controlling safety, quality & environmental activities. Site supervision. Health & … more

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  9. Site Engineer

    Posted 2 days ago by Brownlee Cale

    Salary:
    £370 - £400/day
    Location:
    Gloucester, Gloucestershire (44 miles)
    Job Type:
    Contract, Temporary

    Brownlee Cale are recruiting for an experienced Freelance Site Engineer to join a construction project for a period of 6-12 months. Roles and Responsibilities. Setting out and monitoring of works on site. Produce As-Builts. Manage technical queries. Ensure quality control requirements are met and … more

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  10. Site Engineer

    Posted a week ago by Brownlee Cale

    Salary:
    £300 - £400/day
    Location:
    Gloucester, Gloucestershire (44 miles)
    Job Type:
    Contract, Temporary

    Brownlee Cale are recruiting for an experienced Freelance Site Engineer to join a construction project for a period of 12-24 months. Roles and Responsibilities. Setting out and monitoring of works on site. Produce As-Builts. Manage technical queries. Ensure quality control requirements are met and … more

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  11. Fit out foreman

    Posted a week ago by RTL Group Ltd

    Salary:
    £250 - £325/day Outside IR35
    Location:
    Nottingham, Nottinghamshire (45 miles)
    Job Type:
    Contract, Temporary

    RTL Group are currently looking for a Fit out Foreman to work for one of the UK's largest design and build Contactors working on a Student accomodation. Reporting to the Site Manager, as Fit out Foreman you would be responsible for fit out trades onsite, delivering a high specification finish, on … more

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  12. General Foreman

    Posted 10/05/2024 by RTL Group Ltd

    Salary:
    £300 - £320/day Outside IR35
    Location:
    Hereford, Herefordshire (45 miles)
    Job Type:
    Contract, Temporary

    My client are a reputable Civils Contractor who are looking for a Foreman to join their established and growing team in Hereford on a large Civils Structures Package on a 12 month FTC. Site Foreman Duities include. Controlling safety, quality & environmental activities. Site supervision. Health & … more

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  13. Planning Engineer

    Posted a week ago by Russell Taylor Group Ltd

    Location:
    Gloucester (45 miles)
    Job Type:
    Temporary

    Project Planning Engineer. Gloucester. Are you looking for your next role as a Planning Engineer. Then this role may be for you. What's in it for you. Life Assurance. Share save plan. Income protection. 25 days holiday + holiday purchase. Private medical insurance. Pension scheme. Volunteering … more

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  14. IT Infrastructure Engineer – Messaging/Exchange

    Posted 13/05/2024 by Optima Plus Recruitment

    Salary:
    £346 - £450/day
    Location:
    NN1, Northampton, Northamptonshire (45 miles)
    Job Type:
    Contract, Temporary

    Location: Northampton , NN1. Salary: Rate: £450 per day Umbrella or £346.15 per day PAYE. Hours: Full-time – 37 Hours. Contract Length – 3 Months. Role Overview: As an IT Infrastructure Engineer specializing in Messaging/Exchange, you will be responsible for managing the migration of our current … more

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  15. Site Engineer

    Posted 07/05/2024 by RTL Group Ltd

    Salary:
    £300 - £400/day Long Term - New Project
    Location:
    Sheffield, South Yorkshire (64 miles)
    Job Type:
    Contract, Temporary

    My client is a leading groundworks sub-contractor in the Industrial sector. We are currently recruiting a Site Engineer to complete a 12 month contract. You will be required to manage the engineering, including the setting out of the drainage, kerbs, roads and paving. Site Engineer … more

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  16. Senior CE&I Designer

    Posted 07/05/2024 by Randstad Technologies Recruitment

    Remote job
    Location:
    Warrington, Cheshire (69 miles)
    Job Type:
    Temporary

    Job Title: Senior CE&I Designer. Location: Warrington, WA3 6GR. Salary. PAYE: £35.84 per hour. Umbrella: £47.12 per hourContract Length: Until January 2025. Working Arrangement: Hybrid position, 3 days in the office (with flexibility. Responsibilities. Produce engineering drawings and designs … more

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  17. Assistant Project Manager

    Posted a week ago by RTL Group Ltd

    Salary:
    £300 - £350/day Outside IR35
    Location:
    Manchester, Greater Manchester (70 miles)
    Job Type:
    Contract, Temporary

    RTL Group are looking for a young and determined Assistant project manager to work on a brand new project for 14 months for a leading RC Frame and Groundworks Subcontractor. The primary function is to complete the day-to-day management on site, alongside reporting to senior management on progress, … more

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  18. Signalling SMTH. Full-time or flexible. UK wide opportunities

    Posted 13/05/2024 by Auctus Management Group Limited

    Salary:
    £29.00 - £41.00/hour Negotiable
    Location:
    np44 (74 miles)
    Job Type:
    Temporary

    Due to our continuous growth at RSS Infrastructure, Signalling SMTH are required for Signalling (S&T) projects across the UK. We work for a number of clients as a Tier 1 and Tier 2 contractor across England. This is a nationwide opportunity, so if you're looking for a change and have the skills … more

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  19. Freelance Site Engineer

    Posted 2 days ago by Brownlee Cale

    Salary:
    £300 - £350/day
    Location:
    Bristol, City of Bristol (76 miles)
    Job Type:
    Contract, Temporary

    Brownlee Cale are recruiting for an experienced Freelance Site Engineer to join a construction project for a period of 6-8 months. Roles and Responsibilities. Setting out and monitoring of works on site. Produce As-Builts. Manage technical queries. Ensure quality control requirements are met and … more

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  20. Site Engineer

    Posted 13/05/2024 by Randstad Construction and Property

    Location:
    Bristol (76 miles)
    Job Type:
    Temporary

    Randstad are recruiting for a Site engineer to work on a rail Geo-technical and Drainage project based in Bristol. The successful candidate will have Tier 1 main Contractors Rail experience. Duties will include. Setting out. Developing programmes, Risk assessments, Quality assurance. Managing … more

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  21. Site Manager

    Posted 07/05/2024 by RTL Group Ltd

    Salary:
    £330 - £350/day Outside IR35
    Location:
    Newport, Gwent (77 miles)
    Job Type:
    Contract, Temporary

    My client are a reputable Civil's Contractor who are looking for an experienced Site Manager to join their Team on a Civils Structures Package on a 12 Month FTC. Site Manager Duties. Reporting and working alongside the Project Manager and Contracts manager. Site Supervision and compliance with … more

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  22. Project Manager

    Posted a week ago by Wilde Recruitment Ltd

    Salary:
    £44 - £50/hour
    Location:
    Liverpool, Merseyside (78 miles)
    Job Type:
    Contract, Temporary

    Opportunity: Project Manager – Drainage. Location: North West 3days/week. Rate: Negotiable and Competitive. Duration: 3 months+ – Outside IR35. Duties will involve: Project management and delivery of highways drainage improvement works, providing high-quality project and programme management … more

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  23. Site Supervisor

    Posted 10/05/2024 by RTL Group Ltd

    Salary:
    £280 - £310/day Outside IR35
    Location:
    Liverpool, Merseyside (78 miles)
    Job Type:
    Contract, Temporary

    My client is a reputable Civils Contractor looking to onboard a wellrounded Civils Site Supervisor on a structures and civils scheme in Liverpool. Supervisor Duties. Supervise: Lead and manage a team of groundworkers, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and to high standards. Coordination: … more

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  24. Site Supervisor

    Posted a week ago by RTL Group Ltd

    Salary:
    £300 - £350/day Outside IR35
    Location:
    Taplow, Buckinghamshire (83 miles)
    Job Type:
    Contract, Temporary

    My client is a leading contractor looking to onboard a Civils Supervisor to join their large team on a Bridge Refurbishment Scheme - Scopes of works include Bridge Joint Installations, Waterproofing & Concreting. There may be a mixture of Nightshifts & Dayshifts as well as Weekend Availability, … more

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  25. Maintenance Engineer

    Posted yesterday by Apex Talent Solutions

    Salary:
    £50 - £58/hour
    Location:
    Tadley, Hampshire (83 miles)
    Job Type:
    Contract, Temporary

    Role: Maintenance Engineer. Contract Length: 18 months. Location: Reading (3 days per week on-site, 2 days remote. IR35: Inside IR35. Rate: Competitive hourly rate. Clearance: MUST be actively DV cleared. Key Responsibilities. Hands-on upkeep of all assets and equipment on site. Identify and … more

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  26. Software Engineer

    Posted 14/05/2024 by Polytec Personnel Ltd

    Location:
    Royston, Hertfordshire (84 miles)
    Job Type:
    Temporary

    Location: Royston (SG8. Duration: 12-month FTC. Hours: 8am until 4pm (Monday to Friday. Salary: Competitive. Job Reference: 35271. Polytec are looking for a Software Engineer for our client based in Royston on a 12-month contract. You will be part of an agile team for detailed design, … more

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  27. CAD Technician

    Posted 07/05/2024 by People Group Limited

    Location:
    Sarratt (85 miles)
    Job Type:
    Temporary

    Job Title: CAD Technician (4-week Cover. Location: Watford, UK. Company: Join the dynamic team working on HS2, a leading organization at the forefront of modern transportation infrastructure development. We're seeking a skilled CAD Technician to join for a 4-week cover period in the Watford office. … more

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  28. Site Engineer

    Posted 2 weeks ago by RTL Group Ltd

    Salary:
    £290 - £360/day
    Location:
    Slough, Berkshire (87 miles)
    Job Type:
    Temporary

    My client is a leading civil engineering contractor who are looking to onboard an engineer to complete a groundworks and steel frame package for an industrial park that's being developed in the Slough area. The scope of works will include drainage, roads, kerbs, holding down bolts, and steel works. … more

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  29. Mechanical Design Engineer

    Posted 14/05/2024 by Polytec Personnel Ltd

    Quick apply
    Location:
    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire (87 miles)
    Job Type:
    Temporary

    Location: Cambridge (CB22. Duration: 1 - 2 months. Hours: 9am until 5:30pm (Monday to Friday. Salary: Competitive. Job Reference: 35259. Polytec are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer for our client based south of Cambridge on a temporary basis for approximately 1 to 2 months. … more

  30. Signalling Team Leader. Full-time or flexible. UK wide opportunities

    Posted 09/05/2024 by Auctus Management Group Limited

    Location:
    cf1 (88 miles)
    Job Type:
    Temporary

    Due to our continuous growth at RSS Infrastructure, Signalling Team Leaders are required for Signalling (S&T) projects across the UK. We work for a number of clients as a Tier 1 and Tier 2 contractor across England. This is a nationwide opportunity, so if you're looking for a change and have the … more

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  31. Mechanical Design Engineer

    Posted 15/05/2024 by Calibre Search

    Remote job
    Salary:
    £37 - £42/hour limited company rates
    Location:
    Leeds, West Yorkshire (92 miles)
    Job Type:
    Contract, Temporary

    A freelance Mechanical Design Engineer is being sought by a top Leeds based building services design consultancy to join their team on a hybrid basis. We're coming into holiday season while they also have several project awards pending, so this 3 month contract could easily extend to become a much … more

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  32. Fire Suppression Systems - Project Managers/Engineers/Supervisors

    Posted 09/05/2024 by Fulcrum Engineering

    Salary:
    £30 - £42/hour depends on quals & shifts
    Location:
    Leeds, West Yorkshire (92 miles)
    Job Type:
    Contract, Permanent, Temporary

    Fulcrum Engineering & Technical are acting as a Employment Business on behalf of our Client. We are recruiting to cover areas such as Osssett, Leeds, Rotherham, experienced/skilled/qualified personnel at all levelks such as. Job Title Req ? = Fire Suppression Systems – Project Manager. Duties/Type … more

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  33. M&E Project Manager

    Posted 15/05/2024 by BMSL Group Ltd

    Salary:
    £350/day cis -Umb
    Location:
    Burnley, Lancashire (92 miles)
    Job Type:
    Temporary

    We are currently recruiting a M&E Project Manager to oversee the running of several jobs in and around the East Lancashire region including a large Energy Centre. At this point in time, we are looking for someone on a contract basis for a 12 month period. SMSTS and CV … more

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  34. Graduate Quality Engineer

    Posted yesterday by Ferrovial Construction

    Featured job
    Location:
    Heathrow, Greater London (93 miles)
    Job Type:
    Temporary

    Graduate Quality Engineer. About Ferrovial Construction UK&I. Ferrovial Construction is the UK based engineering and construction arm of the Ferrovial Group. It is the largest private transport infrastructure operator in the world in terms of capital invested with a workforce of approximately … more

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  35. Test

    Posted yesterday by CRC Training Account

    Location:
    Fleet, Hampshire (94 miles)
    Job Type:
    Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary

    Job Title. 1) Introduction. Write a sentence or two that describe your business and the role you're advertising for. 2) Responsibilities. Outline what the role will entail and list the main responsibilities in detail. 4-6 bullet points. 3) Requirements. Include any qualifications, industry … more

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  36. Site Engineer

    Posted 03/05/2024 by Brownlee Cale

    Salary:
    £300 - £350/day
    Location:
    Goole, East Riding of Yorkshire (94 miles)
    Job Type:
    Temporary

    Brownlee Cale are recruiting for an experienced Freelance Site Engineer to join a major infrastructure project for a period of 6 months. Roles and Responsibilities. Setting out and monitoring of works on site. Produce As-Builts. Manage technical queries. Ensure quality control requirements are met … more

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  37. Site Supervisor

    Posted 15/05/2024 by RTL Group Ltd

    Salary:
    £300 - £330/day Outside IR35
    Location:
    Selby, North Yorkshire (96 miles)
    Job Type:
    Contract, Temporary

    My client is a reputable Civils Sub-Contractor looking to onboard a wellrounded Civils Site Supervisor on a Structures and Civils scheme. Supervisor Duties. Supervise: Lead and manage a team of groundworkers, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and to high standards. Coordination: Coordinate … more

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  38. Site Supervisor

    Posted 03/05/2024 by RTL Group Ltd

    Salary:
    £280 - £330/day
    Location:
    Selby, North Yorkshire (96 miles)
    Job Type:
    Contract, Temporary

    My client is a reputable Civils Sub-Contractor looking to onboard a wellrounded Civils Site Supervisor on a highways and civils scheme. Supervisor Duties. Supervise: Lead and manage a team of groundworkers, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and to high standards. Coordination: Coordinate … more

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  39. Maintenance Engineer - £42ph+ - Manufacturing

    Posted a week ago by Proactive Global

    Salary:
    £40 - £42/hour
    Location:
    Enfield, London (97 miles)
    Job Type:
    Contract, Permanent, Temporary

    Maintenance Engineer - London manufacturing sector (new factory) (hands on role fixing machinery, must have experience. Excellent company to work for and good feedback from Maintenance Engineers at other sites. Maintenance Engineer rate is £40-42ph and lots of overtime, current Maintenance Engineer … more

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  40. CAFM Manager

    Posted a week ago by Insight Executive Group

    Salary:
    £300 - £400/day
    Location:
    NW3, Belsize Park, Greater London (97 miles)
    Job Type:
    Contract, Temporary

    CAFM Manager. We are assisting an NHS client in London, to recruit a CAFM Manager to support the administration and updating of the Computer Aided Facilities Management to ensure it is representative of the managed estate. The position will initially start as a 3 to 6 month interim contract. Main … more

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  41. Office Assistant

    Posted a week ago by Ferrovial Construction

    Featured job
    Location:
    Chiswick, Greater London (97 miles)
    Job Type:
    Temporary

    OFFICE ASSISTANT. LOCATION: London-Chiswick. Key responsibilities. Liaise with external suppliers to ensure continuity of office supplies, management of the budget. Management of office IT equipment such as printers and providing support and coordination of equipment to new starters and/or leavers. … more

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  42. Electrical Engineer

    Posted a week ago by VGC

    Salary:
    £300 - £350/day inside IR35
    Location:
    Richmond upon Thames, Greater London (97 miles)
    Job Type:
    Contract, Temporary

    Electrical Engineer (Sewage Treatment Works) - 12-month+ CONTRACT - Twickenham. VGC Energy, part of the VGC Group Ltd are pleased to be recruiting for an Electrical Engineer with Sewage Treatment Works experience in the Twickenham area, Greater London. This role is site based and is initially for … more

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  43. PTS Site Engineer

    Posted 13/05/2024 by RTL Group Ltd

    Salary:
    £270 - £350/day
    Location:
    Richmond upon Thames, Greater London (97 miles)
    Job Type:
    Temporary

    RTL Group are seeking a PTS Setting out engineer to work on a major civils project in Richmond. Our client are a leading Main contractor in the rail sector with a project scope of 18 months. PTS Site Engineer Responsibilities. Reporting into the Sub/Site Agent. Setting Out and Monitoring. Reviewing … more

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  44. Toolmaker

    Posted 14/05/2024 by Polytec Personnel Ltd

    Location:
    Newmarket, Suffolk (98 miles)
    Job Type:
    Temporary

    Location: Newmarket (CB8. Duration: 6 months initially, potential to go permanent in the future. Hours: 8:30pm until 4:30pm (Monday to Friday) flexibility for a 4 day week or shorter hours. Salary: Competitive. Job Reference: 35282. Polytec are looking for a Toolmaker on a temporary basis initially … more

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  45. Site Supervisor

    Posted a week ago by RTL Group Ltd

    Salary:
    £300 - £350/day Outside IR35
    Location:
    Woking, Surrey (98 miles)
    Job Type:
    Contract, Temporary

    My client is a leading contractor looking to onboard a Civils Supervisor to join their large team on a Bridge Refurbishment Scheme - Scopes of works include Bridge Joint Installations, Waterproofing & Concreting. There will be a mixture of Nightshifts & Dayshifts as well as Weekend Availability, … more

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  46. Materials Engineer

    Posted 10/05/2024 by Donovan Marrison Ltd

    Location:
    South West London, Greater London (100 miles)
    Job Type:
    Contract, Temporary

    We are now recruiting for an experienced Senior Materials Engineer to work on behalf of our client, a leading renewable energy contractor based in London. The successful candidate will join their existing team working on an exciting Floating Wind project. We are looking for a degree qualified … more

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  47. Fire Marshall Trainer

    Posted 13/05/2024 by Global Recruitment Group

    Salary:
    £300 - £350/day progression
    Location:
    SW1A, Victoria, Greater London (100 miles)
    Job Type:
    Temporary

    Fire Marshall Trainer. Global Logistics Staff Ltd is a leading recruitment company based in the United Kingdom. We specialize in supplying high-caliber personnel to various sectors, including Rail, Commercial, Logistics, Industrial, and Construction. With our RISQS, FORS, and Achilles … more

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  48. Section Engineer

    Posted a week ago by Randstad Construction and Property

    Location:
    City of London, London (101 miles)
    Job Type:
    Temporary

    Randstad are recruiting for a Freelance section engineer to work on a early stage rail Station upgrade in central London. The successful candidate will have Rail experience. Role will include paperwork and preparation for several upcoming weekend possessions. Role will include working weekend … more

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  49. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

    Posted 6 days ago by Enable Resourcing

    Salary:
    £350 - £500/day
    Location:
    Southwark, Greater London (102 miles)
    Job Type:
    Contract, Temporary

    Enable Design are a growing design consultancy working with in infrastructure construction projects including rail, renewables and utilities. Due to significant growth and successful tendering we have an opportunity for a Senior or Principal level Mechanical design engineer to work on a existing … more

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  50. Instrumentation & Control Engineer

    Posted 6 days ago by Kelly Services (UK) Ltd

    Remote job
    Location:
    London (102 miles)
    Job Type:
    Temporary

    Your tasks as an Instrumentation & Control Engineer. Responsible for all I&C related activities in a project in all project phases (development, establishment, and realisation. Coordination of all I&C related engineering activities. Responsible for I&C interfaces and interfaces to other … more

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