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DG
15 Sep, 2026
Contract
Software Engineer
£400 - £450 daily
Damia Group Ltd United Kingdom
SOFTWARE ENGINEER 400 to 450/day OUTSIDE IR35 FULLY REMOTE I'm looking for an experienced Software Engineer for an initial 2-week contract, with a possibility of extension or even a permanent opportunity. You'll need experience with: Python Django AWS Terraform SaaS platforms CFD code experience is a nice-to-have, particularly if you've worked within scientific, engineering or technical software environments. This is a great opportunity for someone who can hit the ground running, work independently and make an immediate impact. This permanent role requires the successful candidate to undergo and be eligible for UK Security Vetting at SC/DV level. Clearance sponsorship will be provided where required. Due to the nature of the work, candidates should meet the relevant residency requirements. If applicable, reserved post nationality restrictions will be confirmed by the client. Damia is committed to inclusive recruitment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds....
Ad
27 Aug, 2026
Contract
Senior Software Engineering
£600 - £650 daily
Adecco London, UK
Adecco Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Job title: Senior Software Engineering (Python / C# /.NET, Data & Database Platforms) Location : London (2/3 days per week onsite) Contract: 12 months with possible extension Rate : 600 - 650 inside IR35 Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Software Engineering professional with strong expertise in Python, C#/.NET, enterprise data platforms, and database technologies. This role combines hands-on technical leadership with ownership of strategic technology initiatives supporting business-critical data and analytics capabilities. Key Responsibilities...
GS
04 Sep, 2026
Contract
PLC / Controls / Automation Engineer - Water Industry
£45.00 - £55.00 hourly
Ganymede Solutions London, UK
PLC / Controls / Automation Engineer Water Industry Location: London Rate: £45 £55 per hour Outside IR35 Initial Contract: 6 months extension highly likely PLC, Controls or EICA Engineer looking for your next contract? If you're a PLC Engineer, Controls Engineer, Automation Engineer, EICA Engineer or Control Systems Engineer with strong water industry experience, this could be an excellent opportunity to get involved in a technically interesting project in Leicester. We're looking for an experienced controls professional who can bring hands-on technical knowledge across PLC/SCADA, control systems, instrumentation and electrical engineering, supporting the delivery of a major water industry project. With a rate of £45 £55 per hour Outside IR35 and an initial 6-month contract with a strong likelihood of extension, this is well suited to an experienced contractor coming towards the end of a project or looking for their next challenge. The role You'll be working as part of a...
SO
27 Aug, 2026
Contract
Go Lang Developer
£280 - £290 daily
Square One Resources Burgess Hill, UK
Job Title:GoLang Developer Location: Burgess Hill Rate: 280- 290 a day Start Date: Mid September Job Type: Contract 12 months Role Overview We are looking for an experienced Senior Software Engineer with strong hands-on Golang coding experience and solid Java development skills to join a project for a leading financial services organisation. A key requirement for this role is practical experience using AI tools as part of the software development lifecycle , including leveraging AI-assisted development tools to improve coding productivity, debugging, testing, documentation and overall engineering efficiency. Key Skills & Experience Mandatory: Strong hands-on experience with Golang (Go) Strong experience with Java Approximately 10 years of overall software engineering experience At least 5 years of relevant development experience Strong software engineering and problem-solving skills Experience developing and maintaining production-grade...
PD
22 Sep, 2026
Contract
Senior Platform Engineer (Cloud Media Platforms)
£450 - £470 daily
PCR Digital London, UK
Senior Platform Engineer (Cloud Media Platforms) Start ASAP (within 2-4 weeks notice) expected duration 6+ months initially London- Hybrid 2/3 days typically wfh/West London (Apply online only)pd Outside IR35 Must have right to work in the UK and be based near London. Senior Platform Engineer (Cloud Media Platforms) providing technical design and development/implementation of systems that industrialise media workflows. Acting as the primary technical authority for Cloud NAS integration, media ingest pipelines, & automated metadata scripting. Prior experience in the media broadcasting industry, specifically with digital asset management, Cloud NAS, and video ingest or similar workflows is required. You will need strong Cloud DevOps skill set, hands on scripting of either Python, Go, or Node.js for automation and API development, hands-on expertise with AWS (preferred) or GCP and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) etc Senior Platform Engineer (Cloud Media Platforms)...
DG
22 Sep, 2026
Contract
AI Engineer
£400 - £460 daily
Damia Group Ltd United Kingdom
AI Engineer - 3 months - Circa 450 per day inside ir35 - Remote Please note: Due to the nature of the project, successful applicants will be required to be SC cleared prior to appointment Lead the practical design, prototyping and evaluation of OpenAI-powered solutions to augment Cyber Security Operations Centre (SOC) activities. The role will work alongside the AI Solution Architect and Business Analyst to translate discovery findings into working proof-of-concepts, validate technical feasibility, and assess how Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), assistants and agentic AI approaches can safely support SOC analysts and cyber operations. The role will focus on the application of OpenAI technologies to real-world cyber use cases, ensuring solutions are secure, responsible, measurable and aligned to operational requirements. Key Skills OpenAI platform and API development Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI Prompt...
Po
17 Sep, 2026
Contract
Senior Python Developer x 3
Pontoon Warwickshire, UK
Senior Python Engineer Client: National Grid Contract: 6-month rolling contract multi-year programme Location: Home-based Travel: Bristol approximately 4 times per year Rate: 700- 750 per day via Umbrella The opportunity We're looking for an exceptional Senior Python Engineer to join a major, multi-year technology programme at National Grid, helping to build a new customer CRM platform from the ground up. The platform is currently in the discovery phase, making this a genuine greenfield opportunity to influence architecture, engineering standards and ways of working from the outset. The platform will support a range of customer interactions, including login issues, enquiries, complaints and wider customer service activity. You'll work across multiple front-end and back-end engineering teams in an Agile environment. This is a hands-on engineering role - we're looking for someone who is an excellent Python engineer but can also influence, guide and share best...
AN
15 Sep, 2026
Contract
Senior AI Commercialisation Strategist
Aioi Nissay Dowa Europe Oxford, UK
Aioi R&D Lab Oxford is an AI R&D company based in Oxford, on a mission to harness AI to understand, predict, and manage risk, helping build a safer, more resilient society. We sit at the intersection of academia and industry, working with Oxford's professors, researchers, and graduates alongside commercial spinouts and partner companies, to turn frontier research into AI that actually ships rather than just gets published. Our work spans applied AI for insurance and adjacent industries, including supply chains, nature, autonomous driving, and the emerging challenges nobody's solved yet, alongside deep research of our own into agentic AI, privacy-preserving technologies, trustworthy AI, complex systems modelling, and quantum computing. We build AI products and solutions for insurers, businesses, and public-sector organisations worldwide, and run innovative research projects that push these technologies further, helping people make better decisions in an uncertain...
Po
09 Sep, 2026
Contract
Senior Full Stack Developer
£700 - £750 daily
Pontoon London, UK
Adecco Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Job title: Senior Full Stack Developer (Front End - Java / Angular / Solidity) Location : London (5 days per week onsite) Contract: 12 months with possible extension Rate : 700 - 750 inside IR35 Overview We are looking for experienced Senior Full Stack Engineers to join a high-performing engineering team building and enhancing modern enterprise applications. This is a hands-on development role for engineers who enjoy working across the full technology stack, delivering scalable web applications, cloud-native services, and modern user experiences. The...
AN
08 Sep, 2026
Contract
Senior AI Commercialisation Strategist: Japanese speaking
Aioi Nissay Dowa Europe Oxford, UK
Aioi R&D Lab Oxford is an AI R&D company based in Oxford, on a mission to harness AI to understand, predict, and manage risk, helping build a safer, more resilient society. We sit at the intersection of academia and industry, working with Oxford's professors, researchers, and graduates alongside commercial spinouts and partner companies, to turn frontier research into AI that actually ships rather than just gets published. Our work spans applied AI for insurance and adjacent industries, including supply chains, nature, autonomous driving, and the emerging challenges nobody's solved yet, alongside deep research of our own into agentic AI, privacy-preserving technologies, trustworthy AI, complex systems modelling, and quantum computing. We build AI products and solutions for insurers, businesses, and public-sector organisations worldwide, and run innovative research projects that push these technologies further, helping people make better decisions in an uncertain...
AT
22 Sep, 2026
Contract
Senior Civil Engineer
£40.00 - £50.00 hourly
Advance TRS United Kingdom
Senior Civil Engineer - Contract Location: London, Warwick or Manchester Working Pattern: Hybrid Contract: Contract / Interim Sector: Power / Infrastructure, with potential Nuclear & Defence opportunities About the Role We are seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to join our client who are a market leading consultancy and within the Civil & Structural team during a busy period of project delivery. This contract opportunity would suit a civil engineer who can quickly integrate into an established project environment, take ownership of defined design packages and deliver high-quality work independently with minimal supervision. The initial focus will be on Power sector projects, with civil engineering activities associated with substations and wider infrastructure. There may also be opportunities to support Nuclear and Defence projects, subject to the required security clearance. Key Responsibilities Deliver civil engineering design packages across a...
AT
22 Sep, 2026
Contract
Civil & Structural Design Engineer
£45.00 - £50.00 hourly
Advance TRS United Kingdom
Job Title: Civil & Structural Design Engineer Salary: 45-50 per hour (dependent on experience) Location: Manchester (Hybrid) Type: Contract, Hybrid About the Role: Our client is seeking an experienced Civil & Structural Design Engineer to support live projects within the Grid Access Substations and HVDC Converter Stations sector. This is a technically demanding role requiring close coordination across civil, structural and M&E disciplines. You will contribute to the development, review and governance of technical solutions, ensuring work packages are delivered on time and to budget. About the Client: Our client is a leading engineering organisation delivering high-profile infrastructure projects across the UK, with a focus on multidisciplinary collaboration and technical excellence. Key Responsibilities: Produce and review civil and structural design solutions for substations and HVDC infrastructure projects Provide technical input and governance across live...
Adecco
22 Sep, 2026
Contract
Senior Cost Engineer
Adecco Crewe, UK
Project Cost Engineer Location: Crewe, Cheshire (Hybrid Working - 60% Onsite) Pay Rate: 33.69 per hour PAYE Duration: Until November 2027 In Partnership with Adecco, Bentley Motors is Seeking a Project Cost Engineer This is an exciting opportunity to join Bentley Motors and play a key role in supporting vehicle programmes, product enhancements and special edition projects within one of the world's most iconic luxury automotive manufacturers. Working within a collaborative project environment, you'll act as the vital link between project teams and cost management functions, helping to ensure key programme deliverables are achieved on time, risks and opportunities are effectively managed, and material cost targets remain on track. This role offers excellent exposure across multiple product lines, working closely with engineering, finance, purchasing and project stakeholders to support high-profile automotive projects from concept through to delivery. What You'll...
RM
19 Sep, 2026
Contract
BMS Design Engineer
Rullion Managed Services London, UK
Rullion is currently looking foor candidates for the following role for one of our global leading Smart Infrastructure Clients: BMS Design Engineer Location: London ASAP Start 6 months rolling contract Outside IR35 (Apply online only) Per day 8 Hours per day 40 hours per week DBS Required Are you looking for an opportunity to join a growing business leading the way in shaping the future of BMS and Energy Management systems? Our client is looking for an experienced BMS design engineer to provide BMS system designs, and project engineering delivery strategies, for large BMS projects. The BMS design engineer should fully understand the engineering requirements of building control systems for a range of building types, varying in complexity. Candidates will need a thorough understanding of both mechanical and electrical building systems and be able to work autonomously. The role will require experience of interpreting customer specifications to develop comprehensive...
RC
18 Sep, 2026
Contract
Temporary Works Design Engineer
Randstad Construction and Property Chaddesden, Derby, UK
Are you an innovative Temporary Works Design Engineer looking to make a tangible impact on major projects? We are currently partnering with an international infrastructure group who are leading the transformation of industry to meet the challenges of the future. They are seeking a skilled professional to join their team. If you have a passion for delivering safe, high-quality, and buildable temporary works solutions, this contract offers a fantastic opportunity to showcase your expertise at the forefront of the industry. Role: Temporary Works Design Engineer Location: Derby, DE21 Contract: Start ASAP, 12 month contract or potentially longer Rate: 480 per day Umbrella IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Hours: 8am - 4pm Mon-Fri, hybrid working In this role will be to deliver high-quality, buildable, and safe temporary works designs for Major Projects and other business units. Acting as a technical expert, your key accountabilities will include: Reviewing...
RC
16 Sep, 2026
Contract
CAD Engineer
£31.85 - £33.85 hourly
Randstad Construction and Property County Durham, UK
Are you an innovative problem-solver ready to leave your mark on a global scale? I am currently partnering with a large global manufacturer to find a driven CAD Engineer to join their forward-thinking team. Role Overview Location: Stockton-on-Tees Pay Rate: 31.85 - 33.85 per hour Contract: 12 months Hours: 37.5 hours per week Your Responsibilities Leading the design, development, and optimisation of product packaging solutions to meet strict safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets. Providing detailed specifications to suppliers and collaborating closely with logistics providers and cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation. Evaluating packaging materials, machinery, and automation technologies, and reporting results regularly. Driving continuous improvement initiatives and utilising risk-based decision making and root cause analysis to minimise transportation damage. Adhering to packaging development processes and...
VI
15 Sep, 2026
Contract
QA Tester - Must have Active SC Clearance
£400 - £500 daily
VIQU IT London, UK
QA / Test Engineer READ THIS BEFORE YOU APPLY You will be testing Kafka-based streaming data pipelines at genuinely enormous scale, and you will be writing the test strategy for the whole programme from a blank page. There is nothing in place today. If that sounds like the job you have been waiting for rather than a job with a gap in it, keep reading. WHO THE CLIENT IS Our client is a UK-headquartered AI company building sovereign AI capability for defence and national security. They have been established for around a decade and are one of the country's leading builders of AI for high-risk, high-assurance environments. Their platform is an AI operating system built entirely in the UK, designed for settings where security, trust and full infrastructure control are non-negotiable. It deploys across cloud, edge, on-premise and fully air-gapped systems, and is already live inside UK Defence and national security missions. They closed a substantial Series A round...
RM
15 Sep, 2026
Contract
Civil & Structural Design Engineer
Rullion Managed Services Manchester, UK
Role: Civil & Structural Design Engineer Location: Manchester Start Date: January 2026 Duration: 6 months Rate: 45 - 50 P/hr OUTSIDE IR35 Hybrid working 3 days in office 2 days at home. We are recruiting for a third party worker to join our clients "Civil" Design team. The role is based in Manchester and involves the production and review of technical solutions for our Grid Access Substations and HVDC Converter Stations business. You will work in a collaborative team environment where significant interaction and coordination with other design disciplines will be prevalent on a daily basis. The selected individual shall be responsible for providing solutions and technical input to a live project. The individual will have the competence to self deliver solutions and provide governance on the proposals provided by others. The role will require skills associated with the planning and delivering work packages on time and to budget. This is a varied role which will require...
Proactive Global
13 Sep, 2026
Contract
Modelling and Simulation Engineer
£82.70 - £98.00 hourly
Proactive Global Bristol, UK
Role: Electrical Systems Modelling and Simulation Engineer Location: Derby or Bristol - 3 days in office / 2 days work from home Rate: Umbrella: 98 per hour / PAYE: 82.70 per hour Duration: 12 months with the likelihood of extending Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday Proactive currently have an excellent opportunity for an Electrical Systems Modelling Engineer to work on cutting-edge defence technology, helping to model, simulate and validate the electrical systems that will power future airborne platforms. Working within a team of simulation experts, the Electrical System Modelling & Simulation Engineer will support the design, integration and validation of complex electrical systems through advanced modelling, simulation and analysis. This is a highly innovative R&D environment where the Electrical Systems Modelling Engineer will influence future technologies. Key Responsibilities Develop electrical system models and simulations to support...
Proactive Global
13 Sep, 2026
Contract
Modelling and Simulation Engineer
£82.70 - £98.00 hourly
Proactive Global Derby, UK
Role: Electrical Systems Modelling and Simulation Engineer Location: Derby or Bristol - 3 days in office / 2 days work from home Rate: Umbrella: 98 per hour / PAYE: 82.70 per hour Duration: 12 months with the likelihood of extending Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday Proactive currently have an excellent opportunity for an Electrical Systems Modelling Engineer to work on cutting-edge defence technology, helping to model, simulate and validate the electrical systems that will power future airborne platforms. Working within a team of simulation experts, the Electrical System Modelling & Simulation Engineer will support the design, integration and validation of complex electrical systems through advanced modelling, simulation and analysis. This is a highly innovative R&D environment where the Electrical Systems Modelling Engineer will influence future technologies. Key Responsibilities Develop electrical system models and simulations to support...
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