Senior Commercial and Contract Specialist Location: Solihull, Hybrid Tuesday in the office mandatory Contract Type: Inside IR35 Rate: 550 - 700 per day (via Umbrella) Duration: 3 months (with potential extension) About the Role We are seeking an experienced Senior Commercial and Contract Specialist to join a dynamic team supporting large-scale energy and infrastructure projects. This role requires strong commercial acumen and proven expertise in contract management within complex, regulated environments. Key Responsibilities Develop strategic vendor strategies that align with business strategy and requirements. Evaluate contracts and provide recommendations to support business needs. Assist in shaping Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and Pricing structures. Guide the business on legal indemnities, Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), Security, and financial commitments. Support complex contract negotiations...

AI Developer - Generative AI Specialist - 3 months+ - Hybrid - Rate circa 500- 650 We are looking for an experienced AI Developer to join a team developing cutting edge AI solutions who will either have current and active SC clearance or have the ability to be able to obtain SC clearance. You will provide solutions across both Azure and AWS technologies and importantly have a demonstrable background in C#.Net . This will be a very much collaborative role working with a range of domain experts. Being the AI SME you will provide technical expertise on GenAI capabilities and its limitations to the non-technical people. What you will bring to the team Fine-tune Large Language Models (LLMs) and other generative architectures. Optimise pre-trained models (OpenAI, Anthropic, or open-source LLMs) for business use cases using prompt engineering and reinforcement learning. Experiment with model configurations to balance performance, cost, and scalability. Build robust data...

Can you provide examples of projects where you have acted as a Contractor Design Approval Engineer (CDAE), and explain how you ensured compliance with technical assurance requirements? How have you applied your knowledge of UK legislation and standards to manage risk and ensure safe delivery in complex engineering projects? The Opportunity The Chief Electrical Engineer will play a pivotal role in supporting major gas transmission projects within the energy sector. Operating primarily on a remote basis, with occasional ad-hoc visits to the Manchester office. You will ensure that all design packs meet rigorous technical and legislative standards. Your duties and responsibilities will be Provide bid support across project risk, programme, and enquiry/bid evaluations. Deliver technical support and assurance for design packs (DCAAR). Ensure compliance with UK legislation, standards, and sector-specific requirements. Contribute to technical assurance and risk...

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....

Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor We are working with a prestigious Contractor who are recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to work on Rail and Civils projects based in London. They will consider people from a building Location: London Remuneration: 450 - 600 per day Outside IR35 The role The successful Quantity Surveyor will be working on Rail Civil Engineering projects using NEC contracts. They are open to people with different sector experience. Requirements - Rail or Civils experience ideally however open to people with different sector experience - NEC or JCT forms of contract knowledge - Take off experience - Princing knowledge If interested in further details please contact John Baker or Katherine Oxlade Fusion People are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You'll find a wide selection of...

Business Analyst (Finance Systems) 5 Month Contract (Initial) London Hybrid Working The Adecco group is part of Adecco Workforce Solutions (AWS). 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. We are happy to be recruiting for one of our high-profile banking clients. They are currently looking for a Business Analyst with knowledge of (Finance Systems) to join them for an initial 5 month contract, however there may be scope for extension. Role Overview: The LCHS MTT programme will mobilise the rebid London Cycle Hire Scheme contract. This role will form part of the MTT team that will deliver the Mobilisation programme. As a Business Analyst, you will...

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. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention. Technical Delivery Manager - Cloud Compliance & Financial Crime Platforms Location: London / Hybrid Contract: 6-month initial contract (likely extension) Rate: Competitive We are looking for an experienced Programme Manager to lead the delivery of strategic IT programmes focused...

Astute's Power team is partnering with a leading global provider of environmental solutions a to recruit a Technical Plant Engineer on a 6 month contract for its energy facility in Cornwall. The Technical Plant Engineer role comes with a daily rate up to 850. Key skills required for the Technical Plant Engineer role Degree or higher qualification in engineering or management discipline Expertise with industrial boilers, pressure parts welding and lifting. Experience in power generation, or heavy process/engineering industries. Understanding and experience of environmental legislation and management systems. Project management experience Ideally a Chartered engineer or working towards Chartered status. Location, day rate and timeframe of the Technical Plant Engineer role St Austell, Cornwall Inside IR35 6 month contract Daily rate up to 850. Astute People are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on...

Do you have experience managing Freedom of Information (FOI) requests in a public-sector or regulated environment? Have you previously developed or implemented FOI processes, policies, or compliance frameworks? If so, TXM Recruit are recruiting for a Freedom of Information Project Manager for a temporary assignment in January. This will be a full-time position, hybrid based in our Birmingham head office. Key skills and responsibilities required would include advising and supporting with setting up robust FOI systems and practices within the business. Key Deliverables: Setup processes to manage FOI requests received directly or via DfTO's team Engage with DfTO's FOI team to deliver the actions they've specified to ensure compliance Rollout DfTO's FOI training/guidance materials to all relevant staff and provide extra support/guidance/clarity where needed Develop internal reporting, governance and audit structures Liaise with internal departments (e.g. IT,...

Job Title: Senior Commercial Manager Location: Bridgwater (Hybrid - on site 3 days per week) Rate: Up to 480 per day PAYE / 650 per day Umbrella Contract: 12-month contract (with potential extension) About the Role Are you ready to play a key part in one of Europe's largest and most complex infrastructure programmes? This is an exciting opportunity to join the Hinkley Point C project as a Senior Commercial Manager , where you'll drive commercial performance and support the safe, cost-effective delivery of a nationally significant nuclear development. In this role, you'll lead the commercial management of major contracts from pre-award through to execution and closure. You'll work closely with procurement, engineering, finance, delivery and project teams to ensure robust contract administration, effective change management, and strong commercial governance. Key Responsibilities Support procurement during contract creation, definition of requirements,...

Job Title: Deputy Director of HR Day Rate: 600 - 650 per day inside IR35 Contract Length: 12 Months Overview: Join a transformative journey with our client in the Central Government sector as a Deputy Director of HR! We are seeking two dynamic leaders to drive strategic HR initiatives. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and have a passion for change management, this opportunity is for you! Roles Available: 1. Deputy Director - Organisation Design & Change - Lead organisational design initiatives through to 2027 integration with NHS England. - Advise senior leaders on complex design challenges. - Drive change initiatives to enhance organisational effectiveness. - Collaborate with a small OD team in a matrix structure. 2. Deputy Director - Pay, Reward & People Transition - Develop and implement a pay and reward strategy for the future DHSC. - Oversee annual pay awards and governance for senior executives. - Manage relationships with key stakeholders,...

Astute's EPC Contract Power team is partnering with a leading Operator within the UK Power Industry to recruit a Shift Team Leader for their Operational Waste to Energy facility in Oxfordshire for an 11 weeks outage from April 2026 onwards. The Shift Team Leader role comes with a day rate from 550.00 to 650.00 outside of IR35. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role: Lead and coordinate shift teams during the outage period, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant execution of all works. Oversee daily outage activities including isolation, de-isolation, permitting, and LOTO procedures. Manage on-site contractors and maintenance teams, ensuring adherence to RAMS, work packs, and site safety rules. Monitor progress against the outage schedule, escalating delays or risks, and ensuring tasks are completed to required standards. Conduct daily briefings, toolbox talks, and shift handovers to maintain clear communication and continuity. Ensure all plant areas are...

Security Enterprise/Network Architect Location : Remote but regular travel to Poland will be required Key Responsibilities Responsible for a comprehensive analysis of technical documentation at the low level design stage, as well as the actual configurations and systems operating across various sites. Not responsible for implementing the proposed solutions but possibly participate in defining requirements for providers and supporting implementation Review existing projects and network environments, identify gaps, inconsistencies, and potential architectural issues, and then prepare proposals for changes or design missing elements in accordance with best practices, security requirements, and high-availability principles. Major Tasks Present complex network environments at different levels of detail-from high-level logical diagrams to detailed configuration schematics-in a way that is understandable to both technical teams and business stakeholders....

Data Scrum Lead Duration: 6 Months Possibility for extension) Location: London/Hybrid (3 days per week on site) Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate is available for suitable candidates Role Overview This role will manage a scrum team that will ingest required reference data into the EMEA Data Platform for any future consumers within EMEA. The successful candidate will, amongst other tasks: Facilitate efficient and effective software delivery from inception to go-live for the EMEA Data Platform, initial focus will be running the Reference Data Scrum, ingesting reference data into the EMEA Data Platform Work with the Product Owners, business stakeholders, data modellers, data engineers, testers and Data Office to deliver a well-planned pipeline of reference data sets. Use scrum techniques to deliver reference data requirements within a scrum of scrum structure and drive effective outcomes each sprint. Key Responsibilities:...

Role Overview We are seeking one Senior Project Manager and one Project Manager to join our client-side team and lead Stage 3 of a major data centre program. This phase involves launching a single-stage competitive tender with at least two contractors for a mix of M&E major works , including BMS, fire, and security systems , in a live Tier 3 data centre environment . Key Responsibilities Client-Side Leadership: Represent the client's interests at all times, ensuring quality, compliance, and value for money. Tender Management: Prepare and launch Stage 3 tender process with multiple contractors. Project Delivery: Oversee M&E major works in a live data centre environment, ensuring SLA availability and Tier 3 compliance. Stakeholder Engagement: Manage client relationships, internal teams, and external contractors to ensure alignment and successful delivery. Scope & Drawings: Review and define project scope, demarcation, and...

AI/ML Technical Lead Location: Durrington (1 day pw onsite required) Daily Rate: 500 - 600 (inside IR35 via umbrella) Contract Length: 3 Months initially Are you ready to lead the way in AI and Machine Learning? Our client is on the lookout for an experienced AI/ML Tech Lead to shape their innovative workstream from day one. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in enhancing their Databricks environment while ensuring governance models and delivery patterns are scalable for future use cases. Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement a practical architecture layer for AI/ML projects, turning visionary concepts into actionable patterns. Define platform setup, governance, and delivery approaches that support the expansion of AI/ML capabilities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful integration and deployment of ML platforms. Provide guidance and mentorship to team members, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement....

Business Analyst - MiFID II Product Governance Daily Rate: 500 - 600 (inside IR35 via umbrella) Contract Length: 12 months initially Location: Hybrid working model - 3 days pw in Canary Wharf is essential. About the Role: Our client is seeking a seasoned Business Analyst to join their Markets programme Execution & Transformation team for a critical project focused on enhancing the MiFID II Product Governance framework. This is a fantastic opportunity for a professional with extensive experience in investment banking and regulatory frameworks to contribute to significant improvements in product governance. Key Responsibilities: Gather and analyse business requirements, collaborating with legal and compliance teams to ensure thorough understanding of regulatory mandates. Conduct gap analysis to assess current solutions against required enhancements and propose viable solutions. Document changes or define new governance and reporting structures to enhance business-as-usual...

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 : Lead AI Scientist Contract : Initial 6-Month Contract Location : London Rate : 750 - 800 inside umbrella About Us: Join an organization that is at the forefront of delivering safe, secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses! We are dedicated to connecting people with the energy they need while shaping the sustainable future of our industry. As we navigate a rapidly changing landscape, we seek to anticipate customer needs, optimize energy delivery costs, and innovate flexible energy systems. By delivering on our promises and pursuing growth...

Estimator or Senior Estimator - Remote - Freelance Our client, a large main contractor are recruiting for an Estimator or Senior Estimator to work on transport infrastructure tenders. Day rate: 500- 650 per day (Outside IR35) The role: The Estimator or Senior Estimator will be working within their transport infrastructure division Requirements: 1st Principles experience Transport Infrastructure knowledge Civil engineering background preferred If you are interested please contact John Baker or Kat Oxlade Fusion People are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You'll find a wide selection of vacancies on our website.

Bid Manager - Remote - Freelance Our client, a large main contractor are recruiting for a Bid Manager to work on transport infrastructure tenders. Day rate: 500- 650 per day (Outside IR35) The role: The Bid Manager will be working within their transport infrastructure division Requirements: Bid Management experience Transport Infrastructure knowledge Civil engineering background preferred If you are interested please contact John Baker or Kat Oxlade Fusion People are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You'll find a wide selection of vacancies on our website.