Construction, Property and Engineering

The Role & Offer Contract: 6 months, with the potential to be extended. Rate: £70 per hour, umbrella inside IR35. Location: East Sussex. Hours: Full-time, primarily day shifts Key Responsibilities Supervise and coordinate highways project works from initial planning through to completion. Set operatives, gangs, and subcontractors to work safely, providing clear task briefings, reviewing RAMS, and implementing rigorous risk and permit controls. Coordinate labour, plant, materials, traffic management, access, and utilities interfaces to achieve short-term delivery plans. Lead quality checks, manage hold points and inspection records, and ensure all works are delivered in accordance with approved drawings and specifications. Act as a guide and mentor to newer project managers on-site Candidate Requirements Proven experience supervising site teams or subcontractors in highways, civils, utilities, public realm, or similar infrastructure environments. Strong practical knowledge of highways construction, including excavation, reinstatement, surfacing, kerbing, paving, drainage, and street furniture. A strong portfolio of work experience is required, and being chartered in civil engineering or project management is highly desirable. Experience working in a live public highway environment where customer impact and stakeholder confidence are paramount. Essential Qualifications SSSTS or SMSTS A valid CSCS card aligned to the supervisory role. NRSWA Supervisor accreditation EUSR Safe Digging / Avoiding Underground Services First Aid at Work or Emergency First Aid training. Full UK driving licence Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Schemes Project Manager - Freelance - Rail Systems / Signalling I'm seeking an experienced Schemes Project Manager with Signalling experience to join my client working on a large high profile contract in West London. This is a freelance position which will continue on an ongoing basis up until potentially 2033. You will be the primary driver of project execution, sitting at the intersection of complex engineering and rigorous contract administration. We need a candidate who understands the unique rigors of client-side requirements (Network Rail/HS2) while having the "boots on the ground" commercial awareness of a Tier 1 / Principal Rail Civils contractor. Duties NEC3 Contract Administration: Lead the administration of contract mechanisms, with a heavy focus on managing Early Warnings (EW), Compensation Events (CE), and General Communications (GC). Project Execution: Act as the primary lead for overseeing project activities, ensuring all milestones are achieved on time, within budget, and in accordance with the Project Control Execution Plan. Risk & Issue Management: Proactively identify and log project risks. You will work closely with the wider team to quantify impacts and elevate critical blockers to senior leadership. Periodic Reporting & Data Integrity: Own the narrative for periodic project reports. You will partner with Project Controls to utilize Dashboards and data-driven insights to provide a transparent view of project health. Governance & Audit: Ensure strict adherence to HS2 PMO standards and regulatory requirements, maintaining "one version of the truth" across all systems and ensuring the project is always audit-ready. Requirements Rail Industry Experience: Proven track record working both client-side (e.g., Network Rail) and for Tier 1 Rail Civils and Rail Systens contractors. NEC Expertise: Advanced knowledge of NEC3 contract administration is non-negotiable. Project Controls Proficiency: Demonstrable experience with Earned Value Management (EVM), including CPI / SPI (SVI) performance analysis and schedule integration. Technical Background: Ideally, a degree in Civil Engineering, Project Management, or a related infrastructure field. Software & Systems: Proficiency in project controls tools and the ability to interpret complex data sets into actionable briefings. Soft Skills: Excellent stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to manage upwards to a Head of PMO/Board level. Alternatively, if you know someone who may be interested we offer a £200 referral fee for successfully placed candidates. Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician Location: Peterborough, UK Contract Duration: 12 Months Hours: 37 hours per week (9-day fortnight pattern) Pay Rate: £21.20 - £23.20 per hour About the Role We are seeking an experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician for a 12-month contract supporting a state-of-the-art engine test facility. In this role, you will provide critical technical support to ensure high-quality data output across world-class performance, emissions, and mechanical validation capabilities. You will be responsible for maintaining, manufacturing, commissioning, and upgrading multi-million-pound test facility support systems and rigs, collaborating closely with multidisciplinary facilities teams, engineering groups, and external contractors. Key Responsibilities Breakdown & Repair: Respond to testbed and facility breakdowns using structured fault-finding and diagnostic techniques. Maintenance & Installation: Conduct planned, preventative (TPM), and corrective maintenance, as well as installing new facility equipment. Standard Work: Follow documented standard procedures using hand tools, power tools, and lifting equipment. Continuous Improvement: Run improvement and root-cause investigation projects, presenting technical findings to the wider team. Team Development: Train, mentor, and support apprentices and co-workers. Workplace Standards: Maintain a clean, safe, and organized working environment following 5S principles and safety standards. Essential Criteria: Qualifications/Experience: Completed full engineering indentured apprenticeship, OR NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline, OR Substantial, relevant hands-on job experience (demonstrable experience is highly valued and can compensate for formal qualifications). Technical Background: Broad knowledge of maintenance processes, machine shop operations, equipment, tools, materials, and quality objectives. Schematics: Proven ability to read and interpret mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical drawings. Desirable Experience: Fault-finding and diagnostics on hydraulic or fuel systems. Laser alignment of rotating equipment. Background in relevant environments: Manufacturing, Industrial/Plant Maintenance, Utilities, Field Service Engineering, Process Industries, Instrumentation & Controls, Mechanical Engineering. (Note: This role is not suitable for light vehicle mechanics). Subject Matter Expertise (Any of the following is a plus): Mechanical Maintenance: Planned preventative maintenance (TPM) and rapid breakdown response. Pneumatics & Hydraulics: System installation, circuit reading, fault diagnosis, and repair. Pipe Fitting: Installation of site service systems including compressed air, process water, chilled water, low-pressure hot water, and diesel fuel lines. Candidate Profiles NVQ / Apprenticeship Route: Ideally 5+ years of relevant industry experience. Degree Qualified Route: Ideally 2+ years of relevant industry experience. Practical Experience Route: Significant industry experience will be prioritized over formal academic credentials. Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Randstad CPE is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician in Peterborough for a 12 month contract at a state-of-the-art engine test facility. You will provide critical support to ensure high-quality data output across performance, emissions, and mechanical validation capabilities. You will maintain, manufacture, commission, and upgrade facility support systems and rigs while collaborating with cross-functional teams and external contractors to uphold safety and quality standards.

Randstad CPE seeks an experienced Schemes Project Manager with Signalling to join a high profile rail contract in West London on a freelance basis. You will lead NEC3 contract administration, oversee EW/CE/GC, drive project execution to milestones, and maintain dashboards with data-driven health reporting. The role requires rail client-side exposure (Network Rail/HS2) and strong stakeholder engagement to support governance and audit readiness.