Senior Finance Business Partner £60.00 P/hr Umbrella Co. Berkshire For a government organisation based in Berkshire, we are recruiting a Senior Finance Business Partner for 12-months. This role is key in building strong working relationships across the business to provide insightful management information, and decision-making analysis to drive financial performance. This role will leave on budgeting, forecasting, business case development, and procurement planning. Main Duties: Lead business planning and forecasting processes, providing assurance to stakeholders around cost management Review and challenge forecasts, and monitor against spending review Challenge stakeholders to achieve workforce objectives and optimise resources Support and lead on resource planning activities and in the review of business cases Work closely with stakeholders to provide decision-making insightful information to drive financial performance Produce robust forecasts, budgets,...

Our Client, Reading council are looking for a Childcare Advocate paying 65 an hour We are seeking an experienced Childcare Advocate to work in our dynamic and supportive Advocacy Team within the Joint Legal Team, a centre of excellence recently commended by Lawyers in Local Government. Our team handles a wide range of Family Court hearings, primarily care proceedings and related matters, delivering high-quality advocacy and ensuring continuity of representation for our clients throughout their cases. In this role, you will undertake a variety of hearings, including contested matters, final hearings, and emergency or short-notice hearings. While some hearings will be conducted remotely, you will also be required to attend hearings in Reading, Slough, and occasionally London or other court centres. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent standard of service, so you will be expected to bring both strong advocacy skills and a client-focused approach to your work. Job Purpose...

Job Title: Senior Category Manager - SC Location: Reading (2-3 days/week on site) Contract Duration : 8 Months Daily Rate: £77.20/hr(Umbrella Maximum) IR35 Status : Inside IR35 Security Clearance: SC & Sole Uk National Essential Requirements: Significant Public Sector Procurement experience (5+ years) Supplier Relationship skills Facility Management (FM) or Works experience (Must have) Not necessarily heavy construction but definitely FM. NEC Experience or at least a good understanding of how it operates Good working knowledge of how a contract operates Must have led/delivered procurement projects in a highly regulated, complex, environment.Need someone with real doing experience. Project is in Procurement stage - Needs analysis stage to contract stage Key Accountabilities: Develop and implement Category Strategies for assigned sub-group of categories, balancing short and long-term objectives to meet business strategy and...

Job Title: Finance Senior Manager Financial Accounting - SC Location: Green Park, Reading (2-3 days /week on site hybrid) Contract Duration: 18 Months Daily Rate: £77.20/hr (Umbrella Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: SC & British Citizenship Minimum Requirement: SC Clearance Qualified accountant recognised qualification - ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent. Experience of running and overviewing of accounts payable etc Annual reporting of accounts Technical accounting activity Payroll, accounts payable, etc Some management responsibilities, 4 direct reports MS Office Desirable: Oracle Public sector background preferred The Role: Manage and deliver all financial activities as assigned to time, cost and quality. Develop and deliver functional strategy and drive delivery of objectives. Line managing and task managing as appropriate in accordance with company policies, processes and guidelines. Provide guidance to and drive performance of...

Engineering Manager - Infrastructure Location: Aldermaston (100% onsite) Contract: 18 months Rate: Up to 70 per hour (Umbrella, inside IR35) We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead and develop a high-performing technical team within a complex, highly regulated environment. This position plays a critical role in delivering infrastructure and engineering programmes, ensuring robust governance, technical excellence, and alignment with organisational standards. You will act as the focal point for your team, providing leadership, direction, and technical oversight while ensuring delivery against programme objectives in a safe, secure, and efficient manner. Key Responsibilities Lead, coach, and develop a technical team to deliver programme and individual objectives Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise within your engineering specialism Oversee and contribute to design reviews, ensuring solutions meet governance and quality standards...

Job Title : Engineering Manager - DV Location: Reading (2-3 days/week on site/Hybrid) Contract Duration : 12 Months Daily Rate: £63.57/hr (Umbrella Maximum) IR35 Status : Inside IR35 Security Clearance: DV Essential: Leading within a project delivery environment Knowledge of production systems, process partner equipment, Previous design of integration into a new facility. Electrical understanding Multidisciplinary background Ensure that the Engineering Requirements are suitable and appropriate and advise the Senior Engineering Manage as such. Identify options, select the appropriate solution and provide the right facility design solutions such that, for allocated work packages, they: meet business needs and functional performance, through life performance, are licensable and are deliverable. Ensure the Design Intent and Design Information Configuration are maintained from facility design inception through to project handover. Key Accountabilities:...

SEND Tribunal Officer Rate: £350 £400 per day Contract Length: 4 months with potential extension Location: Mostly remote working. Occasional office attendance may be required but is unlikely to be more than once per term. Local offices are available for hot desking as well as County Hall. We seeking an experienced SEND Tribunal Officer to support the management and preparation of SENDIST tribunal cases. This role will focus on leading tribunal casework, ensuring compliance with legal deadlines, and supporting schools and partners to meet statutory responsibilities under SEND legislation. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage allocated cases within the SENDIST Tribunal process. Ensure all tribunal deadlines are met and case preparation complies with Tribunal rules and procedures. Prepare and submit high-quality legal documentation and evidence for tribunal hearings. Lead and attend Way Forward meetings, mediation sessions and pre-tribunal meetings where required....

Finance Business Analyst Location: Windsor Hybrid - 1 day per week on-site Day Rate: 550 per day (via Umbrella) Contract: Initial 6 Months We are supporting a major UK Energy organisation with the appointment of a Business Analyst to join a technology delivery team responsible for IT projects across the Group Finance portfolio . This role will play a key part in bridging the gap between Finance and Technology , ensuring that business requirements are clearly defined and translated into effective technology solutions. The team is specifically seeking someone with strong end-to-end finance process knowledge , particularly across Record to Report , who can work closely with finance stakeholders to support large-scale system and process change initiatives. Key Responsibilities Lead business analysis activities across finance transformation and IT delivery projects Gather, analyse, and document functional and non-functional requirements across finance...

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 Project Manager Contract : Initial 6-Month Contract. Location : Windsor - Hybrid (twice a month in office) Rate : 550 - 600 inside umbrella About the Role: We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead a portfolio of transformation initiatives within LRECS as part of the wider Group Functions change agenda. This role will provide dedicated delivery leadership across several concurrent projects, ensuring clear ownership, strong governance and predictable outcomes. The focus is on safely landing complex, cross-functional change that spans...

SR163 / TP137 PC Representative - National Grid Substation Location: Cowley National Grid Substation, Oxford Job Type: Contract (Temporary) Start Date: 07/04/2026 End Date: 30/10/2026 Hours: 45 hours per week Working Hours: 07:30 - 17:30 Pay Rate: Up to 600/day Reason for Vacancy: Additional Capacity The Role: We are currently recruiting an experienced SR163 / TP137 PC Representative to support works on a live National Grid substation project at Cowley Substation. This is a key supervisory position acting as the Principal Contractor Representative, ensuring all works are delivered safely, compliantly, and in line with National Grid standards. You will play a critical role in managing site activities, coordinating contractors, and upholding the highest levels of safety and operational control within a live HV environment. Key Responsibilities: Act as Principal Contractor Representative (PC Rep) on site Supervise and coordinate daily site activities across multiple workstreams...

Job Title: Site Engineer Utilities Location: Aylesbury Contract Type: 6-Month Contract (Inside IR35) Company Overview We are recruiting for an experienced Site Engineer to support the delivery of utility diversion works within a major infrastructure programme. This is a long-term opportunity for a Site Engineer with a proven background in utilities construction and site-based engineering within a Tier 1 contracting environment. The Role As Site Engineer, you will play a critical role in the technical delivery of utility diversion works, supporting safe and accurate construction operations across site. You will be responsible for setting out lines and levels, interpreting construction drawings, reviewing RAMS documentation, and working closely with Section Engineers and the Project Manager to ensure works are delivered to programme, quality, and budget requirements. This is a hybrid site and coordination role requiring presence onsite and in associated project...

Job Title: Site Supervisor Utilities Location: Aylesbury Contract Type: 6-Month Contract (Inside IR35) Company Overview We are recruiting for an experienced Site Supervisor to support the delivery of utility diversion works within a major infrastructure programme. This is an excellent long-term opportunity for a supervisor with a strong background in utilities construction and site delivery, working as part of a Tier 1 contracting environment on a nationally significant project. The Role As Site Supervisor, you will play a key role in the day-to-day delivery of utility diversion works, ensuring site operations run safely, efficiently, and in line with programme requirements. This is a hands-on supervisory position requiring practical site leadership rather than purely administrative oversight. You will be responsible for coordinating site activities, supporting delivery teams, maintaining programme momentum, and working closely with commercial and planning...

Job Title: Works Manager Utilities Location: Aylesbury Contract Type: 6-Month Contract (Inside IR35 Company Overview We are recruiting for an experienced Works Manager to support the delivery of utility diversion works within a major infrastructure programme. This role offers an excellent long-term opportunity for a delivery-focused manager with strong utilities construction experience. The Role As Works Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing operational site delivery across multi-utility diversion works, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with programme and commercial targets. This is a leadership role requiring strong management of labour resources, subcontractors, and site-based operations across active construction environments. Key Responsibilities • Manage and coordinate day-to-day operational works across utility diversion sites. • Lead site teams and subcontractors to ensure safe and efficient delivery. •...

Job Title: Site Agent Utilities Location: Aylesbury Contract Type: 6-Month Contract (Inside IR35) Company Overview We are recruiting for an experienced Site Agent to support the delivery of utility diversion works within a major infrastructure programme. This is a long-term opportunity for a Site Agent with strong leadership experience across utilities construction and major infrastructure delivery. The Role As Site Agent, you will take ownership of site delivery operations for utility diversion works, ensuring projects are executed safely, efficiently, and in line with programme, quality, and commercial requirements. You will be responsible for coordinating site teams, managing subcontractors, and supporting engineering, planning, and commercial functions to drive performance across live construction environments. This role requires a hands-on delivery approach with regular onsite presence across project works. Key Responsibilities • Lead and manage site...

Design Manager - Design Management, Fitout, Engineering, Construction Location: Old Oak Common/North Acton Contract Type: Contract Flexible working: We welcome you to ask about the flexibility you need. This might be part-time, remote working, or compressed hours for example. Anyone who applies for a role can ask about flexibility at interview. In return, we will explore what is possible for the role. This Design Manager (Shafts & Headhouses DU) will manage the Stage 5 asset design and be responsible for leading and coordinating all design and disciplines associated with a particular asset, facilitate the delivery of the designs, ensuring the design is technically assured, delivered to programme and coordinated between design disciplines. You will also be responsible for the management of change control, have reporting responsibilities on progress and issues associated with the designs, and collaborate closely with all relevant disciplines within TSDU and...

Quantity Surveyor HS2 Rail & Civils Location: West Ruislip / North Ruislip (HS2 Site Office) Rate: 500 - 600 per day ( Inside IR35 ) Working Pattern: Hybrid (3 Days On-Site / 2 Days WFH) Sector: Rail & Heavy Civil Engineering Client: Tier 1 Main Contractor / JV The Opportunity: We are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a Tier 1 flagship project on the HS2 central section. Based out of the West Ruislip/North Ruislip hubs, you will be responsible for the commercial management of multi-million-pound work packages spanning major rail infrastructure and heavy civil engineering. This is a long-term contract opportunity offering a market-leading day rate and a flexible hybrid working model, perfect for a commercial professional used to the fast-paced environment of a "mega-project." Key Responsibilities & Duties Working as part of a high-performing commercial team, your duties will include: NEC4 Contract Administration: Manage...

Astute's Power team is partnering with a client who provide expert advice to support solar PV, wind, and BESS projects worldwide to recruit a Site Supervisor on a 10 month for its Buckingham site. The Site Supervisor role comes with a rate of 450- 500 per day. Key skills required for the Site Supervisor role Supervise daily site activities across PD parks, cable routes, and associated infrastructure Coordinate subcontractors, labour, and plant to deliver works safely and efficiently Ensure all installations meet drawings, specifications, and programme requirements Oversee cable routing, trenching, ducting, and electrical installation activities Manage site reporting, records, and progress tracking against programme Control site access, logistics, and enforce health, safety, and quality standards Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Site Supervisor role: Buckingham Outside IR35 450- 500 per day Astute People are acting as an employment business in...

Commercial Lead (Outside IR35) - Residential We are seeking a seasoned Commercial Lead to spearhead a suite of residential developments across West Sussex. This is a high-impact, autonomous role for a commercial professional who enjoys the balance of managing live sites while securing the next phase of the pipeline. With a heavy presence in Burgess Hill, Billingshurst, Horsham, and Ashington , we need someone who knows the local market and can hit the ground running. The Opportunity Contract Length: 12 Months (strong potential for extension) Status: Outside IR35 Start Date: Immediate Location: Hybrid/Site-based (West Sussex cluster) The Role & Responsibilities As the Commercial Lead, you won't just be crunching numbers; you'll be the strategic anchor for our regional projects. Your remit includes: Project Oversight: Managing a live residential scheme while simultaneously leading the tendering process for one to two upcoming projects....

Manual Tester (Contract) Duration: 12 Months Possibility for extension) Location: Watford/Hybrid (2 days per week on site) Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate is available for suitable candidates Role Overview We are looking for an experienced Manual Tester to come in on a 12-month contract working on several key projects. You will be a key member of the test team working to agreed approaches and guideline, working on various test phases (functional through to staging). Key Responsibilities: Involvement in all test activities (reviewing designs, estimates, testing, bug re-testing, etc.) Manual testing of web-based applications ensuring coverage meets agreed standards. Preparing test data and test documentation (test plans/test scripts) as required. Comfortable with cross-browser/platform testing on both actual devices and simulations. Supporting Development team to log, reproduce, and re-test bug fixes....

Are you an experienced quality engineer? Do you have experience of working on construction related projects and you're thinking about your next move? Looking for a new challenge maybe, well read on as we have got a great role for you! Our client is looking to add to their team on a currently live, large and complex project. You will be responsible for managing the independent site inspections and surveillances, liaising with the client on inspection issues, ensuring the documentation is being produced on time, non- conformances are raised in a timely manner, reviewing documentation, and supporting the Quality Manager in producing the handover packages. This would be a long-term freelance role paying a competitive day rate based upon experience. The right candidate will be able to Display previous experience in a similar role Ideally hold a civil engineering degree / HND (or equivalent) CSCS Card Full driver's license If this sounds of interest, apply with a copy of your...