Controls Engineer Outside IR35 Hybrid working Mission Control Engineer role with the responsibility for helping upgrade existing infrastructure using Siemens latest portfolio of control systems to ensure future sustainability for T&D network Duties Ensure compliance with customer technical specifications on allocated projects Understanding of Cyber Security requirements in control and automation systems (IEC62443,IEC62351). Development and configuration of engineering control solutions. Configuration and testing of networks (RSTP, PRP) utilising software tools for analyses and fault finding. Production/checking of all test documentation. Production / checking of functional design specifications and design intent documents Carry out FAT activities Provide SAT support Responsible for technical issues/support on allocated projects Ensuring that solutions meet the requirements of the latest policies and standards Attend internal and external design...

Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer Rate: Up to 400 per day (Outside IR35, dependent on experience) Location: Manchester (M32 0RS) - Hybrid working (minimum 3 days per week in the office) Contract Type: Contract About the Role Our client is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to support a range of ongoing projects within the UK regulated water industry. The role will focus on UMON projects at Sewage Treatment Works, working closely with a collaborative and experienced engineering design team to deliver high-quality solutions. About the Client Our client is a well-established engineering design consultancy operating across the UK rail and utilities sectors, with a growing portfolio within the water industry. They are known for their friendly, focused culture and strong commitment to employee wellbeing. Key Responsibilities Deliver detailed mechanical design solutions for projects within the UK water sector. Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary...

UX Designer 6 Month Contract 450 - 475 per day Outside IR35 North West (once per week in the office) We are looking for an additional UX Designer, who will be supporting the design of customer self-service and agent-facing portals within an agile environment. The role involves creating wireframes, facilitating design workshops, and collaborating closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Solution Architects, and developers. You will actively participate in sprint ceremonies, contribute to iterative design improvements, and ensure all solutions are aligned with user needs and business objectives. Across multiple phases, you will lead user testing, incorporate feedback, document key decisions, and secure stakeholder sign-off at critical stages. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in user-centred design, usability testing, and stakeholder engagement, with the ability to manage complex deliverables and provide clear recommendations to resolve design...

Freelance Health & Safety Manager - 90m High-Rise Scheme (Manchester) Location: Manchester - Rate: 460 - 485 per day The Opportunity A major main contractor is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to support delivery of a 90m development comprising two high-rise tower blocks . This role requires a hands-on, technically strong HSE professional who can operate at both site and strategic level - driving standards, influencing teams, and ensuring robust compliance across a complex build. Key Responsibilities Act as the lead Health & Safety advisor across the project Provide expert guidance on UK legislation, ISO standards, and best practice Support implementation and continuous improvement of HSE management systems Monitor site activities to ensure full compliance from workforce and subcontractors Lead incident reporting, investigation, and close-out , ensuring lessons learned are embedded Oversee risk management processes ,...

Our client, Bury Council is looking for a Interim Head of Service for their Adolescent Support Services Candidates must have experience in Youth Justice services or Specific Vulnerable Adolescent Services Are you a highly motivated and experienced social work leader passionate about making a difference to vulnerable adolescents. Bury is seeking to appoint a dynamic Head of Service to lead our Youth Justice Service and review our existing services to adolescents ensuring we are maximising opportunities to deliver positive outcomes. This is a pivotal leadership role with responsibility for delivering high-performing, innovative, and continuously improving services that safeguard and empower young people facing complex challenges. You will lead the design, delivery, and development of services that reduce care entry, re-offending, and exploitation, while promoting safety, resilience, and positive futures. Your strategic insight, operational expertise, and partnership skills will...

INTERIM - Head of Service - Adolescent Support Services - Candidates must have experience in Youth Justice services or Specific Vulnerable Adolescent Services Are you a highly motivated and experienced social work leader passionate about making a difference to vulnerable adolescents. Bury is seeking to appoint a dynamic Head of Service to lead our Youth Justice Service and review our existing services to adolescents ensuring we are maximising opportunities to deliver positive outcomes. This is a pivotal leadership role with responsibility for delivering high-performing, innovative, and continuously improving services that safeguard and empower young people facing complex challenges. You will lead the design, delivery, and development of services that reduce care entry, re-offending, and exploitation, while promoting safety, resilience, and positive futures. Your strategic insight, operational expertise, and partnership skills will help us shape the future of adolescent support...

Our client, Bury Council is looking for a Interim Head of Service for their Adolescent Support Services Candidates must have experience in Youth Justice services or Specific Vulnerable Adolescent Services Are you a highly motivated and experienced social work leader passionate about making a difference to vulnerable adolescents. Bury is seeking to appoint a dynamic Head of Service to lead our Youth Justice Service and review our existing services to adolescents ensuring we are maximising opportunities to deliver positive outcomes. This is a pivotal leadership role with responsibility for delivering high-performing, innovative, and continuously improving services that safeguard and empower young people facing complex challenges. You will lead the design, delivery, and development of services that reduce care entry, re-offending, and exploitation, while promoting safety, resilience, and positive futures. Your strategic insight, operational expertise, and partnership skills will...

My client, a high profile civil engineering and construction firm are currently looking for a Section Engineer for works on a prestigious rail framework in the North West of England. Candidate Responsibilities: Supervising and mentoring assistant, trainee engineers Monitoring and recording delivery against the agreed programme and construction methods. Ensuring that works are accurately and clearly set out before work commences. Completing daily diary records and ensuring they are also being maintained by others under your supervision. Assist in preparing "look ahead" programmes in conjunction with the supervisory staff, coordinated with overall site programme. Identifying, recording and reporting change to the scope of works or programme. Ensuring that testing / sampling of materials is carried out as required by the specification. Recording and reporting Non Conformance's and ensuring appropriate corrective action is taken. Provide accurate setting out for...

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 Highly experienced in Rail, Steel Structures, Major Earthworks, Heavy Civils, Drainage, S278 works, S185, S106, S38 works. PTS CITB TWC - would be beneficial but not essential The successful...

Astute's EPC Contract Power team is partnering with a leading EPC Contractor to recruit a Lead Mechanical Commissioning Engineer to join their fast paced team on a 7 months initial contract basis for their Waste to Energy facility based in Chester, Cheshire. The Lead Mechanical Engineer comes with a day rate from 500.00 to 600.00 per day. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role: Hands-on commissioning of mechanical/process components and systems such as, fuel supply system, firefighting and fire protection systems, cooling, water systems and HVAC Carrying out and managing piping networks cleaning using various methods such as pigging, air blowing, flushing, etc. Carrying out testing on mechanical systems and equipment, as well as system optimization and troubleshooting and filling-in the respective commissioning documentation and protocols Cooperation with internal team members, guidance and coordination of external partners and sub-contractors, interacting with...

Your new companyHays Education are supporting a North Liverpool primary school who are seeking a compassionate and enthusiastic nursery Assistant to join their team. The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher to support the learning and development. Your new role Assist in the planning and delivery of engaging and age-appropriate activities. Support children's social, emotional, and physical development. Help maintain a safe and inclusive classroom environment. Provide one-on-one support to children with additional needs. Observe and record children's progress, sharing insights with the teaching team. Foster positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues. Working hours for this role are 8.30am-3.30pm Monday-Friday but additional wraparound hours are available. What you'll need to succeed A relevant qualification in Early Childhood Education or equivalent. Previous experience working with young children in an educational setting....

Childcare Locum Sheffield 6 month assignment Up to £55 per hour Job Ref: A well-established law firm in Sheffield is seeking an experienced Childcare Locum Solicitor to join their team on an urgent basis for an initial 6-month assignment. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive team handling a busy and varied caseload. Key Responsibilities: • Managing a caseload of publicly funded (legal aid) childcare matters• Handling cases involving care proceedings, PLO matters, and safeguarding issues• Representing clients at hearings where required• Liaising with clients, local authorities, counsel, and other third parties• Ensuring compliance with Legal Aid Agency requirements Requirements: • Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with strong experience in childcare law• Proven experience managing a legal aid childcare caseload independently• Familiarity with Legal Aid Agency processes and compliance• Strong advocacy and client care skills• Ability to hit the ground running...

Long-Term Engineering Roles Available! An excellent, long-term opportunity has arisen for experienced Site Engineers and Section Engineers to work on a major Ministry of Defence (MoD) investment initiative in Sheffield. The Project: The contractor has been appointed for the main construction works of a new 30,000 square metre machine shop for MoD-owned Project. This high-profile, 210m project is located on a 16-acre site in Sheffield. The Roles: Site Engineers: 400 per day (CIS) Section Engineers: 430 per day (CIS) Key Requirement: Candidates must have BPSS clearance or be willing to obtain it for this defence-critical manufacturing capacity upgrade project. If you are interested in a secure, long-term role on a prestigious project, please get in touch with Hannah at Randstad CPE on (phone number removed) Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected...

Astute's Power Team are currently recruiting for 2x C&I Commissioning Technicians to join the EPC Contractor on a new build Waste to Energy facility based inChester, Cheshire. The 2x C&I Commissioning Technicians come with a day rate from 450.00 to 475.00 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...

Astute's Power Team are currently recruiting for a C&I Commissioning Engineer to join the EPC Contractor on a new build Waste to Energy facility based inChester, Cheshire. The C&I Commissioning Engineer comes with a day rate from 500.00 to 525.00 per day outside of IR35. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role: Responsibile for all Control & Instrumentation (C&I) commissioning activities from late pre-commissioning through cold and hot commissioning phases on a large-scale Energy-from-Waste facility. Review and validate loop checks, point-to-point testing, instrument calibration, and I/O verification prior to system energisation. Coordinate 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 with the Lead C&I Commissioning Engineer. Develop and execute detailed commissioning procedures, method statements, and test...

Scheme Cost Manager/ Cost Engineer - Water (based in Leeds) - Contract role - Inside or Outside of IR35 - 400 to 450 pay per day - Start date 1st of May 2026 Contract length - 12 months Overview of the Alliance: The Alliance brings together collective expertise from the marketplace and from within Yorkshire Water to deliver an ambitious, collaborative enterprise; it is an opportunity to play a significant part in creating cleaner and healthier rivers, establishing a thriving Yorkshire for future generations. Our Vision is : Thinking differently, delivering sustainably - transforming Yorkshire's water environment for future generations Our Mission is : A united Alliance, leveraging innovation and collaboration to deliver sustainable solutions that protect Yorkshire's water environment for generations to come Job overview and purpose: Reporting to the Programme Commercial Manager, the Alliance Scheme Cost Manager takes the lead on the monthly...

This role leads key financial accounting activities including year-end close, Local Authority-style SoA production and financial reporting, ensuring compliance with the CIPFA Code. You'll strengthen financial controls, support budgeting and work closely with stakeholders across the organisation. Client Details Our client is a respected public-sector body with a strong regional mission and a commitment to delivering outstanding governance, financial stewardship and public value. They operate in a collaborative, inclusive and purpose-driven environment, where finance plays a vital role in supporting strategic programmes and ensuring robust financial control. Description Deliver Local Authority-style Statement of Accounts and year-end close processes, ensuring compliance with CIPFA Code requirements Lead and further develop financial reporting tools and management information to support organisational decision-making Contribute to statutory accounts, annual...

Interim Financial Accountant - Local Authority Location: Hybrid (2-3 days per week in the office) Day Rate: £450 per day Location Leeds LS1 We are currently seeking an Interim Financial Accountant to join our team. This role is crucial for ensuring the completion of the Statement of Accounts and the year-end close down process. The position is ideal for a fully qualified accountant with a strong background in local authority financial processes. Day-to-day of the role: Lead and deliver the year-end close down process for a local authority. Prepare and support the completion of the Statement of Accounts. Provide hands-on technical accounting support during a busy period. Work closely with internal finance teams to support statutory reporting deadlines. Required Skills & Qualifications: Fully qualified accountant (CIPFA preferred; CCAB also considered). Proven hands-on experience with local authority year-end close down. Strong background in preparing the...

Solar Projects Site Manager (Contract) Location: Leeds (Head Office) - Nationwide Travel Required Rate: 280- 400 per day (CIS) - Dependent on experience Contract Type: Freelance / Contract About the Company Our client is a fast-growing, technology-led renewable energy developer and EPC contractor delivering large-scale solar and energy storage projects across the UK. With a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and engineering excellence, they support commercial, industrial and utility-scale clients in accelerating the transition to low-carbon energy solutions. Headquartered in Leeds, they operate nationally and manage projects from development through to construction and grid connection. The Role We are recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Solar Site Manager to oversee the delivery of ground-mounted and rooftop solar PV installations nationwide. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will take full responsibility for on-site delivery, ensuring...

Interim Financial Controller PE Backed SaaS Scale Up Manchester Harmonic are delighted to be partnering once again with one of the UK's most successful PE Backed SaaS scale ups, with their search for an Interim Financial Controller on a 9-12 month contract. Turning over around £50mill, our client is based in Central Manchester and specialise in developing tools designed for modern cloud data warehouses. The company has grown rapidly alongside the rise of cloud computing and data-driven decision-making, serving customers across industries such as finance, healthcare, retail, and technology. Today, they are recognized as a key player in the modern data stack, helping organizations turn raw data into actionable insights. They are a non-corporate, exceptionally friendly, and ambitious team looking to strengthen their finance function with a strong technical finance professional to take over a maternity cover contract. The Role: Reporting directly to the Finance Director,...