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Freelance Quantity Surveyor Role - Energy
Posted 1 day ago by Hays Construction and Property
Your new companyA leading infrastructure and utilities contractor is seeking an experienced Project Quantity Surveyor to...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Onsite
- Location Braintree, Essex
Salesforce Enterprise Architect - Public Sector/Energy & Utilities - Contract
Posted 1 day ago by OVI
About the RoleWe are searching on behalf of our client for this role.This position is not with OVI.Join our client as a...
- Rate £600 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location London Area, United Kingdom
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100% REMOTE Project Manager – Inflation Reduction Act, Energy Programs, Federal...
Posted 4 days ago by Tryfacta
About USTryfacta is a leading, nationally renowned Workforce Management Solution provider for private &public sector...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
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Lawyer / Law and Policy Advisor* (parental leave cover), Resources, Energy an...
Posted 1 week ago by ClientEarth
DescriptionWe have an opportunity to join ClientEarth’s Resources, Energy and Mobility (REM) System Group as a lawyer or...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Fixed-Term
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Category Manager - Procurement Manager Energy services (m/f/d)
Posted 2 weeks ago by Michael Bailey Associates
Project descriptionThe client is building the Voslapper Groden project in Wilhelmshaven. The site is already almost fina...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Not specified
- Location Germany
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About Our Energy Contract Roles
What does a energy contractor do?
The energy sector is one of the most active and diverse sources of engineering and professional contract work in the UK, spanning oil and gas, offshore wind, onshore renewables, nuclear, power transmission and distribution, battery storage, and the growing hydrogen economy. Contractors working across energy disciplines include process engineers, electrical engineers, project managers, commissioning specialists, commercial managers, and HSE professionals, all of whom are engaged on both capital projects and operational programmes across the upstream, midstream, and downstream energy value chain. The sector's project-intensive character, long asset lifecycles, and the technical complexity of energy infrastructure make contractor expertise central to how major programmes are delivered.
The skills most valued in energy sector contracting reflect both the established disciplines of the industry and the emerging demands of the energy transition. Process and chemical engineers with oil and gas experience remain in demand for upstream and refining programmes, while electrical engineers with knowledge of renewables, grid connection, and power conversion are in growing demand across the energy transition portfolio. Project and programme managers with NEC or FIDIC contract experience and a track record on major energy capital projects are consistently sought across the sector. HSE professionals with energy sector experience, particularly offshore or major hazard site backgrounds, are in persistent demand given the safety-critical nature of most energy infrastructure. The pace of the UK's offshore wind programme, combined with the ambition around nuclear new build and hydrogen, is creating demand for contractors who can bring both established energy expertise and adaptability to new technology applications.
What is the market like for energy contractors?
Energy sector contracting is in a period of significant activity and structural change, driven by the pace of the energy transition and the substantial investment being made in offshore wind, grid infrastructure, nuclear, and low-carbon industrial processes. The North Sea oil and gas market, while past its peak, continues to generate substantial decommissioning and maintenance contract demand. The offshore wind market is creating a wave of new engineering, project management, and commercial contract opportunities as the UK's installed capacity expands rapidly. Grid modernisation, driven by the need to accommodate distributed generation and electrification of heat and transport, is creating sustained demand for electrical engineering and systems integration expertise. Rates across the energy contracting market are strong relative to comparable roles in other sectors, reflecting the technical complexity and safety requirements of the environment.
How much do energy contractors usually earn?
Contract rates for energy roles typically range from £400 to £750 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many energy vacancies are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 480 energy contract roles across the site. Data reviewed up to September 2026.