Risk Manager Duration: Until May 2027 Rate: Up to 450 per day Hours: 40 hours per week The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Risk Manager to join a major transformation programme at Stansted Airport. Working within a dedicated programme risk team, you will support the delivery of effective risk management across a complex portfolio of infrastructure and capital projects. This role offers the opportunity to work on a high-profile programme, driving proactive risk management practices, facilitating risk workshops, supporting quantitative risk analysis activities, and providing meaningful risk reporting to support programme decision-making. Key Responsibilities Support the delivery of risk management activities across a major transformation programme. Promote a proactive and embedded risk management culture across project and programme teams. Facilitate project and programme-level risk workshops. Ensure risk management processes are applied consistently...

Site Manager Rail (Track Renewals / Slab Track) £350 - £450 per shift (IR35 status to be confirmed) Contract length 5 weeks Location - Manchester Role Description Our client is seeking experienced Site Managers to support a programme of track renewals and slab track works. They are a leading contractor operating across the UK within rail infrastructure, construction and engineering, delivering major projects and long-term frameworks Key Responsibilities: -Overseeing site activities, workforce and subcontractors -Ensuring works are delivered in line with method statements and safe systems of work -Managing and updating risk assessments, permits and site documentation -Supervising track renewals and, where applicable, slab track installation -Maintaining site diaries, progress reports and quality records -Delivering toolbox talks and task briefings -Ordering materials, plant and coordinating logistics on site -Ensuring works are completed on programme,...

Senior Project Engineer (Civils) Location London, United Kingdom Overview We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Project Engineer (Civils) to support the successful delivery of major rail and infrastructure projects. The role will provide engineering leadership, assurance, and governance throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring that all design, construction, testing, and commissioning activities are delivered safely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable legislation, industry standards, and company procedures. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing engineering assurance activities, supporting project teams, and ensuring technical excellence across complex civil engineering works. Key Responsibilities Engineering Leadership & Assurance Lead and manage the application of appropriate engineering standards across all project design and construction activities. Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, Network Rail...

Senior Engineer - Structures (Highways) Location : London / Birmingham / Manchester Rate : £50-60 per hour Inside IR35 Hours : Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, flexible hybrid working About the Role We are looking for a Senior Engineer to join a Structures Team delivering major highways projects across the UK. This role involves managing the delivery of technical outputs for multiple projects, ensuring design quality, compliance with standards, and overall technical excellence. Key Responsibilities Lead and deliver technical outputs for projects, including scheme investigation, detailed design, and construction supervision. Act as Lead Designer, reviewing and authorising design deliverables (drawings, specifications, reports, and contract documents). Conduct inspections, assessments, and feasibility studies of highway and bridge structures. Mentor and develop junior engineers, technicians, and graduates. Contribute to technical excellence, innovation, and...

UI Architect Global Financial Services / Payments Client Location: London - 2 days per week Rate: £550-£570 per day Contract: 6 months initial IR35 Status: Outside IR35 Role Overview We are supporting a global financial services organisation operating in cross-border payments and emerging markets as they continue a large-scale technology transformation. They are looking for an experienced UI Architect to lead the design and delivery of scalable, modern front-end platforms aligned to a microservices architecture. This is a hands-on architecture role with responsibility for defining standards, driving best practice and shaping the frontend ecosystem across multiple products. Key Responsibilities Define and own frontend architecture across a microservices-based platform Design scalable UI solutions aligned to API-first backend services Establish reusable components, UI standards and enterprise design systems Define integration approaches with RESTful and...

Solution Architect - B2B Payments Transformation Contract: 6 months Rate: £600-£650 per day (Outside IR35) Location: London, Hybrid An experienced Solution Architect is required to lead end-to-end architecture for a large-scale B2B banking RTL and Payments Transformation programme within a complex financial services environment. This role will own solution design across multiple workstreams, ensuring a cohesive, scalable and resilient architecture aligned to regulatory, operational and commercial requirements. The programme spans core B2B banking capabilities , including payments, reconciliation, KYC, cash management, monitoring and billing. You will play a central role in shaping an event-driven architecture , working closely with senior stakeholders, peer architects and offshore delivery teams, while providing strong architecture governance and design assurance. Key Responsibilities Own solution architecture and high-level design across multiple workstreams...

HR Director - London hybrid - 450- 480 DOE per day inside IR35 - 6 months Our client is seeking an experienced HR Director to support the largest group of business lines in the UK. Reporting directly to the UK HR Director and with a dotted line into the UK COO, this is a pivotal leadership role within the UK HR function. The successful candidate will shape and lead the people agenda, delivering a workforce strategy that aligns with business goals, supports client engagement, and ensures long-term organisational capability. This is a hands-on and strategic role requiring depth in transformation, workforce planning, talent management, employee relations, and stakeholder influence. Your role As a strategic HR Director, you will be responsible for driving and championing both country and business-led initiatives. You will be responsible for: Acting as a strategic HR partner on major client engagements, bids, and transitions. Coaching senior leaders and embed consistent...

Project Manager Location: Lichfield Working Pattern: Monday Friday (07 00), Fridays from home Day Rate : £650/day Umbrella or £500/day PAYE + £60/day holiday pay About the Role We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the transformation of a former facility into a state-of-the-art distribution centre . This is a high-profile, hands-on role where you will take full ownership of the project lifecycle from customer engagement and site coordination through installation, testing, commissioning, and final handover into operations. You will act as the primary on-site customer interface and play a key role in ensuring successful delivery of a complex warehouse automation programme within a live industrial environment. Key Responsibilities Full ownership of project delivery from initiation through to commissioning and handover Act as the primary on-site customer-facing representative Manage project schedules, budgets, forecasting, and reporting...

Contract - Project Manager - Outside IR35 - Home based but some travel for meetings namely London. Must have experience across HRIS/Supply Chain and Mobile Apps - or at least two of the three Our end client requires an experienced Project Manager to lead and deliver three key business transformation initiatives over a three-month engagement. Start date - Immediate - 29th of June at the very latest - preferably within 24 hours of contract offer! Pay rate 450 to 500 per day (outside IR35) Home based but travel to London for meetings when needed Must operate under a UK Ltd company with public liability and professional indemnity insurances in place Success Measures: Successful delivery will include: Company-wide supplier KPI reporting framework implemented and operational. Mobile application projects delivered and adopted by operational teams. Company integration delivered and transitioned into business-as-usual operation. Effective governance,...

A globally recognised IT services and consulting organisation is seeking an experienced HR Director for a 6-month contract supporting a large, complex UK business unit. Reporting to the UK HR Director, you will shape and lead the people agenda across workforce strategy, talent management, transformation, and senior stakeholder engagement. The Essentials Based in or around the West Midlands - minimum 3 days per week on-site in Telford (non-negotiable) 3-5 years demonstrable HRD or People Director experience Proven experience managing a workforce of 2,000+ employees Senior HRBP candidates with strong, relevant experience will be considered What the Role Covers Strategic workforce planning aligned to business and client demand Talent attraction, retention, and succession planning Culture, morale, and employee engagement across a hybrid workforce Complex ER and industrial relations, including trade unions Leadership coaching and influencing at senior level...

We are seeking an experienced Data Analyst to support a major transformation programme in a successful national business on an urgent interim basis. This is a hands-on role focused on analysing, cleansing and preparing large volumes of commercial and financial data to support the successful transition to a new business platform. Key Details Location: Whiteley Hybrid: 2-3 days in office p/w Salary: £(Apply online only) p/d (outside IR35) Contract: 6-12 months Key Responsibilities Analyse, validate and reconcile large datasets across multiple business systems. Lead data cleansing activities to improve accuracy, consistency and overall data quality. Extract and interrogate data using SQL to identify trends, anomalies and migration requirements. Work closely with stakeholders to define data structures, mappings and business rules. Support testing, validation and reporting activities throughout the transformation programme. Requirements Proven experience...

Job Opportunity: ServiceNow Business Analyst - Modern Workplace Location: Leeds or Edinburgh (2 days per week onsite) Contract: 12 months Rate: 550 per day (umbrella) Why This Role Matters: Join our client's Service Transformation Lab (STL) and play a key role in revolutionizing the Modern Workplace Platform! Your efforts will simplify colleague technology experiences, enhance Service Catalogue journeys, improve the Employee Centre, and modernize workflows. STL operates through SAFe-aligned feature teams, driving investment-funded enhancements, business-as-usual improvements, and strategic ServiceNow transformations. What You'll Do: Shape Clear and Actionable Requirements: - Lead requirement discovery sessions with Product Owners, Customer Journey Managers, Tech Leads, Architects, Support Teams, and operational SMEs. - Translate colleague and business needs into structured epics, features, and stories for SAFe teams, ensuring clarity of expected outcomes,...

SC Cleared Solution Architect - 3 months+ - (Apply online only)pd Outside IR35 DOE - REMOTE (UK) We are currently seeking an experienced Solution Architect to join a high-profile Central Government programme focused on improving digital services and delivering better outcomes for UK citizens. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a complex transformation initiative, helping to shape and deliver solutions that improve service accessibility, user experience and operational efficiency. The successful candidate will play a key role in translating business needs into scalable, user-centred solutions while navigating the governance and delivery processes associated with large government organisations. Key Responsibilities Define and communicate end-to-end solution architectures aligned to business objectives. Work closely with business stakeholders, delivery teams and technical specialists to develop viable solution options. Produce architectural artefacts and design...

Project Controls Manager 6 Month Contract Market Rate: Inside IR35 North West Based - Office once or twice per week Are you an experienced Project Control Manager who wants to involved in an exciting ongoing Digital Transformation programme? Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, ensuring key milestones, deliverables, and dependencies were clearly defined and tracked throughout the project lifecycle. Manage and coordinate multiple project trackers simultaneously, providing accurate reporting on progress, risks, issues, actions, and performance metrics. Engage with multiple external stakeholders, fostering effective communication, alignment, and timely resolution of project-related matters. Monitor project performance against schedules and objectives, identifying potential delays and implementing corrective actions to maintain delivery targets. Produced regular status updates and management reports, consolidating information from various...

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: Quality Assurance (Trade & Transaction Reporting) Location: London - Hybrid ( 2-3 days in office is essential) Contract: Through to 31/03/2027 Rate: 550 - 600 inside umbrella Background The firm is undergoing major business and technology transformation, expanding products and customer base while maintaining strong regulatory compliance. It operates trade/transaction reporting monitoring with a dedicated Operations & IT TTR team. This role ensures the effectiveness of banking and capital markets TTR functions, supports regression testing,...

Senior Software Developer (Contract) Duration: Up until 31 March 2027 (Possibility for extension) Location: London/Hybrid (3 days per week on site) Rate: A highly competitive salary is available for suitable candidates Role Profile This role focus on the development and support of systems responsible for back-office integration and Repo trading workflows. The positions require strong technical skills, familiarity with trade lifecycle processes, and the ability to work across front to back teams to ensure accurate and timely data flows. Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain applications that integrate Fixed Income and Repo trades with downstream back office, settlement, and risk systems. Support and enhance the Repo trading application, including trading workflow tools, reconciliations, and connectivity with internal and external platforms. Build and optimize C# services that ensure robust trade capture, enrichment, validation, and...

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: Data Analyst Location: Manchester - Hybrid Contract: 12 months contract Rate: 450 - 500 inside umbrella Key Responsibilities: Perform source-to-target data mapping across complex datasets, defining transformation rules, dependencies, and timing. Analyze data to identify gaps, inconsistencies, and quality issues, and recommend practical solutions. Produce clear, audit-ready documentation including mapping specifications, data dictionaries, and assumptions. Interrogate and manipulate data using SQL and advanced Excel across file-based and warehouse...

Job Title : Estates Strategy Lead - SC Location: Swindon, Coventry, Newport, Manchester, Leeds or Norwich (Whichever is closest 2 days/week on site) Contract Duration : 31/3/27 Daily Rate : £ 600/day (Umbrella Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: SC (Must be eligible) My client is seeking a Strategic Estates Lead to design and deliver a future-ready Estate Strategy. This role is central to our transformation, working in lockstep with the design of our new Target Operating Model (TOM). You will act as the critical bridge between internal mission requirements and wider government property standards, ensuring our physical footprint is identified, optimised, compliant, and operationally sound. Key Responsibilities Stakeholder Collaboration: Facilitate deep-dive sessions with internal stakeholders to capture operational requirements, while managing strategic relationships with external bodies to define the Future Estate Strategy. TOM & Strategy...