234 Freelance jobs in the United Kingdom

Freelance Estimator - Substation
Location: Birmingham (UK-wide projects)
Rate: 600 per day
Sector: Power / Substations / Civils

We are seeking a highly skilled Freelance Estimator to support upcoming substation projects across the UK, with a focus on the Midlands region (Birmingham base). This role offers the opportunity to work on challenging and technically complex schemes, providing first-principles estimating expertise.

The Role:

As an Estimator, you will be responsible for preparing accurate and detailed cost estimates for substation and associated civils works. You will work closely with project and commercial teams to deliver robust and competitive tenders.

Responsibilities:

• Develop cost estimates from first principles for substation and civils projects.
• Review tender documents, drawings, and specifications.
• Prepare bills of quantities, rate build-ups, and risk assessments.
• Liaise with supply chain partners to obtain competitive quotations.
• Support bid submissions and presentations to senior stakeholders.
• Provide input on value engineering and commercial strategies.

Requirements:

• Proven track record as an Estimator in power, substations, or heavy civils.
• Strong ability to produce detailed estimates from first principles.
• Good knowledge of UK construction methods, rates, and supply chain.
• Ability to work independently and deliver to tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

What We Offer:

• 600 per day (freelance).
• Projects across the UK, with a Midlands focus (Birmingham).
• Opportunity to work on technically challenging and high-value infrastructure projects.
• Flexible freelance contract with ongoing pipeline of work.

If you are a proactive and detail-driven Estimator with strong first-principles experience in substations or related civils, please contact John Baker or Kat Oxlade

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Anderselite are currently recruiting on behalf of a respected civil engineering subcontractor who are seeking an experienced Freelance Planner to support their projects across Yorkshire.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and monitoring project programmes, ensuring works are delivered on time and in line with contractual obligations. This is a freelance opportunity offering flexibility and the chance to work on a variety of civil engineering and infrastructure schemes.

• Develop detailed project programmes using industry-standard software (Primavera P6 / MS Project).

• Monitor and update programmes to reflect actual progress and forecast future performance.

• Work closely with project managers, engineers, and commercial teams to align project delivery with programme targets.

• Prepare regular reports on programme status, progress, and critical paths.

• Identify and highlight potential delays, risks, and opportunities for recovery.

• Support in the preparation of tender and bid programmes.

• Ensure compliance with client and contractual requirements.

• Contribute to project planning meetings and provide expert planning advice.

• Proven experience as a Planner within civil engineering or infrastructure projects .

• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and/or MS Project .

• Strong understanding of civil engineering construction methods and sequencing.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with project teams.

• Based in or able to cover projects across Yorkshire.

If the above opportunitiy is of intereste apply directly to this advert today.

Our reputable client is seeking a Designer to join their team on a freelance/project basis to start ASAP until around the 6th October (potentially slightly longer) The successful candidate will be supporting the clients Learning and Development team with some updates to their branding, including logos and email templates.

Must have:

• Work experience within a designer position
• Availability over the next month or so to dedicate time to the project
• Experience creating logos and html email templates.
• Branding experience
• Portfolio to show all the above experience

If this describes you, please apply with your most up to date CV and portfolio and we will be in touch.

FS1 Recruitment is a UK-based recruitment agency providing solutions within the Sales, Marketing and Creative fields for permanent, freelance and contract positions. Please contact us to discuss one of our many positions.

Our reputable client is seeking a Designer to join their team on a freelance/project basis to start ASAP until around the 6th October (potentially slightly longer) The successful candidate will be supporting the clients Learning and Development team with some updates to their branding, including logos and email templates.

Must have:

• Work experience within a designer position
• Availability over the next month or so to dedicate time to the project
• Experience creating logos and html email templates.
• Branding experience
• Portfolio to show all the above experience

If this describes you, please apply with your most up to date CV and portfolio and we will be in touch.

FS1 Recruitment is a UK-based recruitment agency providing solutions within the Sales, Marketing and Creative fields for permanent, freelance and contract positions. Please contact us to discuss one of our many positions.

Anderselite are currently recruiting on behalf of a respected civil engineering subcontractor who are seeking an experienced Freelance Planner to support their projects across Yorkshire.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and monitoring project programmes, ensuring works are delivered on time and in line with contractual obligations. This is a freelance opportunity offering flexibility and the chance to work on a variety of civil engineering and infrastructure schemes.

• Develop detailed project programmes using industry-standard software (Primavera P6 / MS Project).

• Monitor and update programmes to reflect actual progress and forecast future performance.

• Work closely with project managers, engineers, and commercial teams to align project delivery with programme targets.

• Prepare regular reports on programme status, progress, and critical paths.

• Identify and highlight potential delays, risks, and opportunities for recovery.

• Support in the preparation of tender and bid programmes.

• Ensure compliance with client and contractual requirements.

• Contribute to project planning meetings and provide expert planning advice.

• Proven experience as a Planner within civil engineering or infrastructure projects .

• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and/or MS Project .

• Strong understanding of civil engineering construction methods and sequencing.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with project teams.

• Based in or able to cover projects across Yorkshire.

If the above opportunitiy is of intereste apply directly to this advert today.