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I am working with a tier 1 / tier 2 contractor to find a highly competent and detail-driven Quality Engineer with a strong foundation in civil engineering, site survey control, and setting-out across major infrastructure projects. Bringing hands-on experience working with utility diversions, temporary works, and complex interface environments-particularly within nationally significant schemes such as HS2. You will be adept at ensuring that works are delivered to the highest standards of compliance, safety, and technical assurance while maintaining productivity and operational efficiency. Combing your practical site knowledge with structured quality management capabilities, enabling effective coordination between engineering teams, subcontractors, utility providers, and client representatives. Skilled in producing and reviewing Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), managing assurance documentation, overseeing as-built records, and supporting NCR/defect resolution through root-cause analysis and corrective action planning.Key Skills & Expertise • Strong engineering and setting out background, including control of levels, alignment, utilities, and temporary works., • In-depth understanding of utility diversion works, including water, gas, electric, telecoms, foul & surface water drainage., • Ideally experienced in HS2 assurance processes, including:, • Technical Assurance Plans (TAPs), • Works Package Plans (WPPs), • Method Statements & Risk Assessments, • Construction Quality Checklists, • Competent in producing, reviewing, and maintaining quality documentation: ITPs, QMPs, red-line drawings, and as-built records., • Familiar with industry standards: NRASWA, CDM Regulations, PAS 128, and relevant HS2 requirements., • Strong knowledge of GPS instruments, total stations, digital levels, and survey software., • Effective communicator able to liaise with client teams, utility companies, designers, and on-site delivery teams., • Supporting the assurance of HS2 utility diversion works, ensuring compliance with design specifications, statutory requirements, and client quality standards., • Reviewing engineering drawings, specifications, and utility company requirements prior to construction., • Verifying that setting-out information is accurate and aligns with approved design and survey control., • Managing quality inspections throughout the construction lifecycle and ensuring ITP hold/witness points are met., • Coordinating the production of robust as-built records, material approvals, and handover documentation, • Conducting site audits, quality walkdowns, and inspections to verify workmanship and compliance., • Working closely with site engineers and subcontractors to ensure construction processes are followed correctly., • Supporting design change requests, technical queries, and field change documentation. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's 'World's best companies 2024' ranking. Safran Electronics & Defense offers its customers onboard intelligence solutions allowing them to understand the environment, reduce mental load and guarantee a trajectory, even in critical situations, in all environments: on land, at sea, in the sky or space. The company harnesses the expertise of its 13,000 employees towards these three functions: observe, decide and guide, for the civil and military markets. What do we offer? Competitive salary Company performance bonus scheme Pension scheme - up to 10% employer contribution Private medical insurance Comprehensive health cash plan 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Flexible benefits programme (buy & sell holiday allowance, discounted gym memberships, Maternity/ adoption leave- up to 52 weeks, first 26 weeks at full pay, subsequent 26 at 50% (basic pay) and Paternity/Non-Pregnant Parent/ Co-adopter leave 4 weeks full pay) Structured training & opportunities to progress What does the role look like? You'll join the Safran Aerospace Composite Centre of Excellence in Banbury as a Senior Materials & Process Engineer, taking a technical lead role across materials and manufacturing processes for high-performance aerospace components. As a subject matter expert, you'll be responsible for developing, validating and optimising materials and processes to ensure robust production readiness, continuous improvement and compliance. Working closely with Design, Quality, Operations and Supply Chain, you'll support both new product introduction (NPI) and the ongoing improvement of legacy programmes. What will your day-to-day responsibilities look like? Act as the technical authority for materials and processes across the site Lead materials and process selection for NPI activities, working with suppliers and engineering leadership Develop and maintain composite and metallic process specifications Define and execute material characterisation, qualification and validation testing Drive site materials and process strategy, including inspection and process validation methods Support NPI activity from prototype through to production handover Provide technical problem-solving support on-site and with suppliers, leading root cause analysis and corrective actions Support D/PFMEAs, control plans and process capability studies Ensure compliance with quality management systems and support customer, supplier and regulatory audits Maintain internal and external specifications and engineering documentation Ensure compliance with national and global legislation (including REACh) Identify and implement cost reduction and yield improvement opportunities Influence design-for-manufacture decisions through close collaboration with design engineering Mentor junior engineers and develop standard work Contribute to the wider Safran Actuation Materials & Processes community What will you bring to the role? Essential skills: Degree-qualified in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, with strong experience in aerospace or automotive materials engineering In-depth knowledge of Polymer Matrix Composites (PMC), including materials, manufacturing processes and in-service performance Proven ability to lead materials and process development within a production manufacturing environment Desirable skills : Experience with composite prepregs, liquid resin composites and machining of fibre-reinforced components Experience qualifying PMCs for aerospace applications Knowledge of metallic materials, heat treatment and surface treatments Familiarity with aerospace standards and regulations (AS9100, EASA, FAA) Experience in a senior or lead engineering role Chartered Engineer status (or working towards) Strong understanding of Six Sigma, SPC and structured problem-solving techniques TPBN1_UKTJ

At Prodrive we believe there's no limit to what can be achieved when the brightest minds come together. Joining one focused and driven team, you will challenge boundaries in order to change the game for our customers. Our Advanced Technology business is where we combine our pace and agility with free-thinking to deliver complex engineering solutions and specialist manufacturing programmes to the automotive, aerospace, marine, and defence sectors, accelerating the net zero journey for our customers. We are seeking a Principal Electrical & Electronic Systems Integration Engineer to design and deliver integrated systems across a diverse range of engineering projects varying in size and scope. You will be comfortable working in fast-moving, low-definition environments where requirements and solutions evolve as programmes mature. You'll be able to structure problems, identify gaps in information, and drive clarity through collaboration across disciplines. Key responsibilities. Enable electrical & electronic architectures through successful delivery of integrated electrical & electronic systems. Electrical & electronic system definition, specification & requirement capture. Identification and selection of suitable electrical & electronic systems/hardware (sensors, motors, actuators, compute) and supporting other functions in carrying out the same. Define system behaviour and performance based on requirements. Creation and maintenance of detailed system design documents. Deliver in-vehicle network design (e.g CANbus) and message definition. Follow industry standard techniques to ensure quality of delivery, e.g. DFMEA. Lead system and component-level safety case development. Interface directly with clients on technical issues, working closely with the client's engineering team. Lead electrical & electronic concept and/or detailed design activities within a project, meeting the quality standards of Prodrive and/or the client. Technical liaison with internal multifunctional teams and manufacturing partners. Lead the definition and use of suitable functional or analytical tools, including hand calcs where appropriate, to optimise the design of systems. Develop and maintain delivery plans for electrical and electronic system content in the context of wider vehicle integration, programme timing, and manufacturing readiness. Identify and close gaps in system definition, requirements, or integration assumptions as programmes evolve. Electrical & electronic system commissioning, verification & validation activities. Define and execute suitable commissioning plans for electrical & electronic systems within project context (Hands on system debugging and fault finding). Develop and execute appropriate system test cases as part of electrical & electronic system verification & validation. Other responsibilities as required. Lead provision of engineering input into the quotation process for new business. Contribute to the strategic development of their department in terms of organisation, process, tools and facilities. Who are we looking for? General: Strong automotive or motorsport engineering background. Educated to degree level or equivalent in relevant engineering subject. Ability to bring structure and direction to complex or ambiguous technical problems. Structured systems thinker able to prioritise and progress multiple competing technical issues in parallel. Uses communication to drive alignment and progress, not simply to report activity. Ability to develop and maintain engineering plans that account for technical dependencies, constraints, risks, and programme milestones. Able to identify cross-functional dependencies early and coordinate resolution with relevant teams. Makes informed engineering trade-offs across performance, cost, timing, and risk when definitive information is not yet available. Capable of operating autonomously in a customer-facing environment, using sound engineering judgement to progress work and resolve issues. Provide technical leadership and direction to junior engineers, ensuring clarity of scope, priorities, and expectations. Electrical & Electronic Systems Engineering: Experience in electrical & electronic systems design/development/integration. Experience in a variety of vehicle architectures and networks (including BEV and HEV). Specification of electrical system requirements developments and design validation. Understanding of CANbus physical and communications layers, including message definition. Familiarity with Functional Safety (ISO26262) standard. Hands on experience in vehicle prototype interfacing, development and fault finding. Software Tools: Advanced capabilities in Microsoft Office applications. Competent user of industry-standard CAN tools, e.g. Vector CANalyzer. Working understanding of industry-standard calibration tools, e.g. Vector CANape; ETAS INCA. Experience in drawing tools for creation of electrical & electronic system designs (e.g. MS Visio, enterprise architecture, drawio etc.). Experience of diagnostic tools. Desirable skills/experience: Experience in low carbon powertrain system design & specification. Experience in electrical & electronic systems integration in an Electric and/or Hybrid vehicle environment. Familiarity with Hybrid & EV electrical and physical architectures. Understanding of Hybrid & EV control systems. Familiarity with Fuel Cell electrical systems and powertrains. A working understanding of High Voltage standards and practice. Understanding of broader in-vehicle network technologies including: LIN, Flexray, Ethernet Familiarity with Matlab/Simulink. Competent user of ETAS INCA and/or Vector toolsuite (CANalyzer/CANape/CANoe). E-CAD systems: Siemens Essentials or Vesys. What can we offer you? An attractive salary which will grow in line with your ongoing development and impact 25 days holiday (which increases with long service) with an opportunity to purchase up to 15 extra days Training opportunities for continuing professional development Onsite subsidised staff restaurant Car and pension salary sacrifice schemes Cyclescheme Exercise classes Paid time off for volunteering Consultations with our Fit 4 Life expert Social events throughout the year Exclusive company discounts Life assurance We are an equal opportunities employer. At Prodrive we are committed to attracting and nurturing the best talent and creating an inclusive workplace. We value individual differences and diversity amongst all staff so that everyone has the widest opportunities to maximise their potential. We aim to ensure that no job applicant is placed at a disadvantage by practices or requirements which disproportionately impact protected groups and which are not justified by the demands of the job. If you feel you are right for this role, we welcome your application. Come and make a difference. TPBN1_UKTJ

DPS provides a comprehensive range of planning, project management, and commercial management services for both construction and civil engineering projects. As a rapidly expanding organisation, DPS is actively seeking talented candidates interested in opportunities on either a permanent staff or con

Per Hour (Umbrella Rate - Inside IR35).Identify, assesses and manages risks to the success of the project.Applies appropriate project management methods and tools whether predictive (plan-driven) approaches or adaptive (iterative/agile) approaches.

To succeed as a Cost Engineer within this business you’ll need to have strong cost engineering experience across the full project lifecycle of engineering, construction or civil projects. As a Cost Engineer, you’ll be working on projects of varying sizes and complexity and, depending on your lev

Quantity Surveyor/Cost & Value Engineer (Mid-Level, SQEP). Demonstrable experience in both Quantity Surveying and Value Engineering. Understanding of whole-life costing principles.

Hour Umbrella or £47 / Hour PAYEContract Lenght: 6-MonthsMorson Edge are proud to be working with a leading Barrow based defence client who are looking for an experienced Cost Engineer / Cost Control Lead, the Cost Engineer will lead cost control activities, ensuring day-to-day spend aligns with. C

DPS provides a comprehensive range of planning, project management, and commercial management services for both construction and civil engineering projects.

COST ENGINEERCount DurhamPermanentBusy manufacturing companySuperb long -term prospects£45,000Early finish FridaysFriendly supportive teamCommutable from :- Sunderland, Hartlepool, Middlesborough, Bishop Auckland, Newcastle upon Tyne, Lanchester, Catterick and RedcarWe are looking for a Cost Engine

Job Title: Mech Estimator / Cost EngineerLocation: Bristol Pay: £45,000. Key Responsibilities Estimating & Cost Engineering Complete mechanical estimating for projects and workshop fabrication work from enquiry through to tender submission and project handover Carry out detailed take-offs from m

Ideal candidates should have a degree in Engineering or related field, with 5–10+ years of experience in contract engineering and cost control. A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Contracts and Cost Control Engineer for a 12-month PAYE contract in London. This hybrid role involves managing EPC

A leading consulting firm based in the UK is seeking a Cost Engineer to support project cost management and reporting. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field, project controls experience, and proficiency with cost engineering tools like PRISM. You will monitor project expenditures, prep

A growing blockchain analytics company in Greater London is seeking an Infrastructure Engineer to optimise their cloud platform. This hands-on role involves improving observability and cost across AWS and Databricks environments.

A Senior Cost Engineer will be responsible for taking the lead on cost control for multiple non‑related projects or single highly complex projects within the programme of works. Due to the nature of the programme of works, work packages may vary in size with Senior Cost Engineers accountable for c

To work closely with the Planning Engineering to ensure costings for project plans are accurate. To be responsible for monthly and ad hoc reporting on behalf of the Project Team and / or Head of Cost Engineering and Estimating. To safely provide cost control management support to the Project Manager

A global consultancy is seeking a Cost Engineer to join their team across various industries. Responsibilities include driving cost performance reporting and developing cost control data structures.

A leading construction technology firm in the UK seeks a candidate to support technical and cost control in civil engineering projects. Responsibilities include monitoring construction works and costs, ensuring compliance with standards, and supporting project management.

You have knowledge and proficiency with Cost engineering and forecasting tools (such as PRISM/EcoSys/Cobra). As a Cost Engineer, you will have a passion to provide services as required by our clients, which may include:. Supporting the Cost Lead with the implementation of appropriate cost systems, p

A leading motorcycle manufacturer in the UK seeks a Cost Engineer to support the development of premium motorcycles. The candidate should have over 7 years of experience in cost engineering, with a strong background in automotive or manufacturing. Responsibilities include developing cost models, val

Due to the nature of the programme of works, work packages may vary in size with Cost Engineers accountable for control of cost on multiple smaller projects or one which could be significantly larger in value. A Cost Engineer will be responsible for taking the lead on cost control for multiple non-r

A leading technology recruitment firm is seeking a hands-on FinOps Engineer with strong Azure engineering experience for a 6-month contract. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of engineering experience, with strong analytical skills, and excels at communicating effectively with diverse stakeholder

A prominent sports engineering firm in Greater London is seeking a skilled Cost Engineer to oversee financial analyses related to car manufacturing costs. Ideal candidates have robust analytical skills and a degree in engineering. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to assess

New Job Oppportunity - Contracts & Cost Control Engineer - 12 Month PAYE Contract. Job Title: Contracts and Cost Control Engineer. Ability to read, analyse and interpret engineering, technical, financial and legal documentation.

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced GCP FinOps Engineer in Newport, UK (Hybrid) for a 6-month contract. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience with Google Cloud and strong skills in Kubernetes, data services, and enhancing cost-efficient architectures. This position invo

Proven experience as a cost analyst, cost engineer, cost specialist or similar role. A leading global manufacturer is seeking a Manufacturing Cost Engineer to support its continued growth. Collaborate with Engineering and Operations to review product design and manufacturing methods, identifying sim

The Cost Engineer is responsible for internal financial analysis focused on the cost of the car. Analyse the cost driver and lever toassistthe engineering and production teams to improve the design, development, and optimization of the manufacturing processes and procedures to reduce the cost of pro

A leading recruitment platform is seeking a Contracts & Cost Control Engineer for a 12-month PAYE contract in London. The ideal candidate will have 5–10 years of experience in cost control within EPC projects. This hybrid role offers a competitive opportunity to contribute to key projects while su

A global professional services company is seeking an experienced Cost Engineering professional to work on hospital construction projects in Greater London. You will be responsible for establishing project cost controls and monitoring performance against budgets while tracking expenditures. The ideal

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Bid Engineer to transfer site expertise into an office role.

As an experienced Cost Engineering Professional you will establish the required processes, templates and tools, and agree the baseline for cost and schedule, whilst monitoring performance against it and incorporating the impacts of risk, opportunities and change in a controlled manner. Cooperate wit

A global toy manufacturer is seeking a Cost Engineer with extensive logistics knowledge to optimize warehousing costs. Responsibilities include developing cost models and supporting negotiations with suppliers. The role requires a degree in engineering or related field, with a preference for Certifi

A construction consultancy firm in Bedford is seeking a Mid-Level Quantity Surveyor/Cost & Value Engineer to lead cost planning and value engineering in complex projects.

A leading technology firm in gaming is seeking a Site Reliability Engineer to enhance system reliability and performance. You will work with cross-functional teams to define and manage service reliability metrics, automate operational processes, and drive cost optimisation initiatives.

Cost Engineer for a major Offshore Wind Project based in The UK. Develop, maintain, and administer cost forecasts for the Offshore Wind Project from Investment Decision through to Final Completion. Verify and check invoices and claims submitted by suppliers, vendors, and subcontractors to ensure cor

A leading software company in the UK is seeking a Software Engineer for its Core Resource Management (CRM) team. You will work on a Kubernetes-powered platform, focusing on cost optimisation and resource tracking using Rust. Ideal candidates will have strong software engineering skills and experienc

To produce reports from the analysis of cost reports, and forecasts in order to facilitate improved cost control/reduction, and support the Operations team in delivering work scopes within budget and cost recover where appropriate. Provide the client and client agents with monthly ‘value of work d

A leading digital media company in Greater London is seeking an Analytical and Tech-savvy Analytics Engineer/BI Developer.

To succeed as a Cost Engineer within this business you'll need strong cost engineering experience across the full project lifecycle of engineering, construction, or civil projects. A global consultancy is looking for Cost Engineers to join their growing team, which works across multiple industries i

A leading Formula 1 racing team is seeking a Cost Engineer to optimize financial efficiency through detailed analysis of manufacturing costs. The role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to gather data, report cost implications, and identify opportunities for process improvements. Can

This role involves delivering a digital service by utilizing Azure technologies and optimising costs effectively. A leading technology consultancy in Greater London is seeking an Azure DevOps Engineer to support a key project for a major UK Insurance company.

A global engineering company is seeking a Lead Engineer based in Gaydon. The role involves leading subsystem engineers, progressing cost reduction proposals through the Initiative Management System, and ensuring alignment with technical objectives. Successful candidates will have a degree in enginee

Assistant Cost Engineer (Whitehaven, Cumbria) – Permanent. Assistant Cost Engineer to be engaged on a permanent basis to be based in Whitehaven, Cumbria. Proven experience in cost engineering (ideally within the nuclear, infrastructure or decommissioning sectors).

A leading water services provider in the United Kingdom seeks a Contract Performance Engineer responsible for delivering cost-effective maintenance solutions and managing operational contracts.

A prominent industry organization in the United Kingdom is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to enhance engineering processes and manage production projects. The candidate will lead initiatives to reduce costs and improve efficiency while providing technical support. Key requirements include a de