Candidates must be suitably experienced and proficient in the drafting of social care and public health contracts, advice on the specific legal regimes affecting the procurement of such contracts and the conduct of social care and public health commissioning activity. Part of the role will be the covering of a heavy caseload of such matters in order to cover a period of long term absence and as such, applicants need to have the ability to start such work immediately and complete cases to challenging timescales Senior Commerial Lawyer To provide high quality and solution focused legal services to the City Council, schools and other clients in one of the following teams: Child Protection Commercial Law Property and Regeneration Adult Social Care and Litigation Planning and Regulatory Law To be a senior advisor and representative in an area of legal specialism including complex, high profile and sensitive matters. To be able to provide advice on other legal matters...

Are you a Section Engineer or Sub Agent seeking their next role with an established Tier 1 Contractor? The role will include quality assessment, health and safety inspection, design issues and management of subcontractors. The successful candidate will be immediate and will be expected to be able to raise technical queries and run everyone on site efficiently. Suitable candidates will come from a rail stations background. Roles and Responsibilities: Managing the sub-contractors and engineers Procurement / ordering of materials Quality Control of the works / Health and Safety Production of weekly rolling programmes Providing support to site engineers Management of site activities Progress reporting Candidate Requirements Civil Engineering Degree or equivalent PTS CITB TWC - would be beneficial but not essential The successful candidate will have a proven track record in civils and rail, be confident to work on their own and be immediately available....

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor Location: Chorley or Crewe (hybrid with site/client offices) Contract: Freelance (Outside IR35) Project: Major station upgrade project (circa £40m) Company Overview We are recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading UK infrastructure and construction contractor with a strong presence across rail, highways, water, and civil engineering sectors. The business operates across multiple divisions and has a well-established reputation as a Tier 1 contractor within the rail sector, delivering major infrastructure projects through long-term frameworks and joint ventures. With continued growth and diversification into new sectors, this is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation with a strong pipeline of secured work. The North West division is a key region within the business, delivering projects across frameworks with major clients and expanding into new infrastructure sectors. The commercial team...

Client: BAE SystemsJob Type: ContractJob Title: Azure ArchitectLocation: Preston - once per monthDaily Rate: £384.62 PAYE OR £519.16 Umbrella inside IR35Duration: 12 months About The Role: The Azure Architect is responsible for designing secure, scalable, and resilient cloud architectures on Microsoft Azure that align with organisational strategy, governance, and security requirements. This role provides architectural leadership across cloud infrastructure, networking, identity, security, data services, and application platforms. The Azure Architect develops reference architectures, ensures engineering quality, and leads cloud transformation initiatives, partnering with security, operations, development, and leadership teams to deliver compliant and modern cloud solutions. Key Responsibilities : Define and maintain Azure cloud architecture and ensure alignment with organisational strategy and cloud governance. Lead the design of secure, scalable, and cost optimised Azure...

MEICA Design Lead / Project Manager for Welsh Water. Over 5 Years in the Water industry Full understanding of MEICA Understanding of Design processes and implementation of design Understanding of NEC 3-4 Understanding of current CDM legislation Commercial awareness high Able to set tasks to design team and made supply chain Local to St Asaph or within travelling distance Able to use Microsoft Project Manage programmes and deliverables Complete weekly reports and demonstrate progress or delay and mitigation Degree in mechanical engineering preferred Have site back ground We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Project Manager (Contract) Duration: 12 Months (Possibility for extension) Location: Chester/Hybrid (3 days per week on site) Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate is available for suitable candidates Role Overview The Employee Endpoints and Digital Services team is seeking an experienced technology Project Manager / Delivery Lead to lead the delivery of SMS Capture initiatives across a large global corporate mobile estate. The role will focus on onboarding new SMS Capture vendors, enhancing existing capture solutions, and ensuring full regulatory compliance and auditability of SMS communications. You will operate at the intersection of technology, telecoms, compliance, and vendors, driving delivery of critical regulatory capabilities within a complex financial services environment. Key Responsibilities: Lead delivery of SMS Capture projects across multiple regions and vendors Own end-to-end delivery lifecycle: planning,...

Astute's Power Team are currently recruiting for 3x C&I Commissioning Technician to join the EPC Contractor on a new build Waste to Energy facility based in Chester, Cheshire. The C&I Commissioning Technician come with a day rate of 450.00 per day outside of IR35. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role: Carry out Control & Instrumentation (C&I) commissioning activities from late pre-commissioning through cold and hot commissioning phases on a large-scale Energy-from-Waste facility. Perform loop checks, point-to-point testing, instrument calibration, and I/O verification prior to system energisation. Assist with commissioning of DCS, PLC, SCADA, and field instrumentation systems across key plant areas including boiler island, turbine generator, flue gas treatment (FGT), and balance of plant. Ideally have Valmet DCS experience on a power generation project. Follow and implement commissioning procedures, method statements, and test documentation in...

Project Manager An experienced Project Manager is required to lead the successful delivery of a major highways infrastructure scheme in Blackburn. The project comprises 278 works, roundabout relocation, carriageway widening, and the construction of a new compound entrance. Key Responsibilities Take overall responsibility for project delivery from construction through to completion. Lead project teams to achieve programme, budget, safety, and quality objectives. Manage client relationships and stakeholder engagement. Oversee planning, resource allocation, procurement, and subcontractor performance. Monitor project risks and implement mitigation strategies. Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and company procedures. Drive health, safety, environmental, and quality performance across the project. Prepare and present project reports and progress updates to senior management. Requirements Significant experience managing highways projects. Strong understanding...

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Site Agent to join a major civil engineering and highways project in Blackburn. The scheme includes 278 works, roundabout relocation, carriageway widening, and the construction of a new compound entrance. Key Responsibilities Manage day-to-day site operations, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, and to programme. Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and direct labour resources. Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards. Monitor project progress and implement recovery measures where required. Liaise with the client, stakeholders, local authorities, and utility providers. Review and manage temporary works, traffic management, and construction methodologies. Maintain accurate site records and reporting documentation. Support commercial teams with progress updates and change management. Requirements Proven experience as a Site Agent within highways projects. Strong...

Estates Project Manager Location: Manchester and surrounding areas Contract Type: Contract About the Role Guidant Global is supporting our client in recruiting a talented Project Manager (Estates) to play a key role in delivering accommodation and infrastructure projects that support organisational strategy and evolving operational needs. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of projects including refurbishments, extensions, and new-build developments across UK hubs and overseas locations. With a strong and growing pipeline of high-value projects, you will contribute to the delivery of modern, secure, and inclusive buildings that have a direct and lasting impact on the workforce. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary project team, collaborating with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and consultants to deliver complex and visible programmes. No two projects are the same, offering a varied and professionally rewarding environment with...

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: 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...

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor Location: Chorley or Crewe (hybrid with site/client offices) Contract: Freelance (Outside IR35) Project: Major station upgrade project (circa £40m) Company Overview We are recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading UK infrastructure and construction contractor with a strong presence across rail, highways, water, and civil engineering sectors. The business operates across multiple divisions and has a well-established reputation as a Tier 1 contractor within the rail sector, delivering major infrastructure projects through long-term frameworks and joint ventures. With continued growth and diversification into new sectors, this is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation with a strong pipeline of secured work. The North West division is a key region within the business, delivering projects across frameworks with major clients and expanding into new infrastructure sectors. The commercial team...