Job Title: Coastal State Service Lead Location: Southampton (3 days in office /2 days out where they may need to visit stakeholders) Contract Duration : 12 Months Daily Rate : £579.93/day (Umbrella Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Minimum requirement: Professional Certificate of Master mariner 2.2 unlimited. (This is a non-negotiable must have so start your search here) Command experience Project Experience Navigation experience at a senior level Experience in government Experience of working within costal state services in an organisational capacity Role will require liaison with Lighthouse Authority as stakeholders Looking for not only on ship experience but the state Regulatory Setting experience (desirable) and PM The Role: My client is currently resourced to deliver regulatory oversight for established navigation systems and technologies. The function represents the UK at international forums and oversees national coastal state services,...

Sub Agent Civils / Water Infrastructure (Outside IR35) Rate: £(Apply online only)pd (Potentially Outside IR35) Location: Portsmouth Looking to step up and take real ownership on a major water infrastructure programme? This is a fast-moving opportunity for a Sub Agent who wants to run work packages end-to-end and be part of a long-term pipeline of work. You ll be joining a high-performing delivery team working across a major AMP 7 & AMP 8 framework, initially supporting works on a key live site, with further projects lined up across multiple locations. The Role You ll take ownership of key civils packages, supporting delivery across pipelines, shafts and associated infrastructure. This isn t a support role, you ll be expected to drive works from start to finish, feeding into design, managing site activity and ensuring quality delivery throughout. Key Responsibilities Manage pipeline, shaft and heavy civils works on site Oversee trial holes and provide...

Job Title: Full-Stack Developer Location: Bournemouth (x 5 days in office) Salary/Rate: 410 a day (Inside IR35) Start Date: April 2026 Job Type: Contract - 6 months Job Overview: We are seeking an experienced Senior Java / Python Full Stack Developer to design, develop, and maintain scalable enterprise applications at our client who is a leading global investment bank. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality solutions using Java, Python, Spring Boot, AWS, and modern frontend technologies. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to build robust, high-performance applications while ensuring code quality, scalability, and security across the development lifecycle. Key Responsibilities - Develop high-quality software design and architecture using AWS, SQL, Spring Boot, Java, Spring MVC, JavaScript, Python and MySQL. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features. - Some hands on...

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:...

Job Title: Finance Business Partner - SC Location: Aldermaston, Reading Contract Duration : 12 Months Working Pattern: 4 days/ week 2 on site Daily Rate: £61.76/hr(Umbrella Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance : SC Job Purpose: Direction of financial activities of a CFO Finance functional team: Financial Accounting, Financial Planning & Analysis, Financial Compliance and Finance Systems. Leadership and line management of a functional team. Key Accountabilities: 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 team. Ensure a rigorous internal finance control and governance framework is in place and is complied with for relevant functional activities. Drive and enable...

Astute's contract team is partnering with a Global Construction business to recruit a Design Manager on an initial 4 month contract. This is a fully remote role. The Design Manager role comes with a day rate of 450 - 550 per day, Outside IR35. Key skills required for the Design Manager role: Ensuring project procedures & processes (particularly engineering) are implemented throughout design Promote latest engineering developments, technology, innovations, methods and best practice in permanent and temporary works ensuring they are considered, developed, communicated and implemented both at bid stage and during construction Prepare and manage the design deliverable schedule both on time and in budget Review designs for compliance with contract requirements and tender intentions This role can either be fully remote or based out of Head Office in Wiltshire. Astute People are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the...

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: 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...

Job Title: Senior Finance Transformation Manager - SC Location: Green Park, Reading (3 days/week on site) Contract Duration : 24 Months Daily Rate: £77.20/hr (Umbrella Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: SC Minimum Requirement: Co-ordinating across finance function and working with cross functions to deliver change, I.E. IT Experience of ERP implementation, SAP, Oracle, etc Experience of driving system enabled business improvement related to finance MS Packages SAP/ORACLE Open to both public and private sector Key Accountabilities: 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 team. Ensure a rigorous internal finance control and governance framework is in place and is...

Data Migration Project Manager Contract Daily Rate: 500 - 600 Contract Length: 12 months Worthing - Hybrid working - 2/3 days onsite per week About Us: Our client is a leading organisation in the data management space, seeking an experienced Data Migration Project Manager to lead critical migration projects. If you're a results-driven professional with a passion for data and migration strategies, we want to hear from you! Key Responsibilities: 1. End-to-End Migration Delivery: Lead the delivery of QlikView, QlikSense, and SAP BW migrations. Own the entire migration lifecycle, encompassing discovery, planning, design, building, validation, business acceptance, and decommissioning. Ensure all migrations align with the strategic Data Platform and Power BI architecture. Drive phased data product releases to mitigate risks associated with "big bang" migrations. 2. Migration Strategy, Rationalisation & Prioritisation: Conduct a comprehensive discovery of the...

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....

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....

Our client, Swindon Borough Council is looking for a HR Business Partner to join their team Purpose To support delivery of the council's people strategy (At our Best) and the Swindon Plan as a senior member of the HR and OD leadership team To balance your role as strategic advisor and member of the Senior Management Team to a specific service with supporting the council in its ambition to be an employer of choice. To be an expert strategic HR and OD advisor to senior leaders across the breath of complex HR issues. To contribute to the improvement of services through the design, delivery, and implementation of people strategies and solutions that deliver organisational excellence. To be a role model in bringing the council's culture, values and behaviours, and new ways of working to life Key responsibilities and accountabilities: To contribute to the strategic management of the council as an extended member of the Senior Management Team to an allocated Directorate...

Aatom Recruitment is hiring on behalf of Local Authority for the role of OR25737 - Strategic HR Business Partner Job Title: OR25737 - Strategic HR Business Partner Contract Duration: 3 Months Hours per week: 37 Role Details: Key responsibilities include: Job Purpose: To support delivery of the council's people strategy (At our Best) and the Swindon Plan as a senior member of the HR and OD leadership team. To balance your role as strategic advisor and member of the Senior Management Team to a specific service with supporting the council in its ambition to be an employer of choice. To be an expert strategic HR and OD advisor to senior leaders across the breath of complex HR issues. To contribute to the improvement of services through the design, delivery, and implementation of people strategies and solutions that deliver organisational excellence. To be a role model in bringing the council's culture, values and behaviours, and new ways of working to life....

Our client, Swindon Borough Council is looking for a HR Business Partner to join their team Purpose To support delivery of the council's people strategy (At our Best) and the Swindon Plan as a senior member of the HR and OD leadership team To balance your role as strategic advisor and member of the Senior Management Team to a specific service with supporting the council in its ambition to be an employer of choice. To be an expert strategic HR and OD advisor to senior leaders across the breath of complex HR issues. To contribute to the improvement of services through the design, delivery, and implementation of people strategies and solutions that deliver organisational excellence. To be a role model in bringing the council's culture, values and behaviours, and new ways of working to life Key responsibilities and accountabilities: To contribute to the strategic management of the council as an extended member of the Senior Management Team to an allocated Directorate...

Purpose HR Business Partner •To support delivery of the council's people strategy (At our Best) and the Swindon Plan as a senior member of the HR and OD leadership team. •To balance your role as strategic advisor and member of the Senior Management Team to a specific service with supporting the council in its ambition to be an employer of choice. •To be an expert strategic HR and OD advisor to senior leaders across the breath of complex HR issues. •To contribute to the improvement of services through the design, delivery, and implementation of people strategies and solutions that deliver organisational excellence. •To be a role model in bringing the council's culture, values and behaviours, and new ways of working to life. Key responsibilities and accountabilities:HR Business Partner To contribute to the strategic management of the council as an extended member of the Senior Management Team to an allocated Directorate / Service, ensuring that people related issues are...

Senior Quantity Surveyor Contract duration - initially until July 2027 Office location - Chippenham Working arrangements - Hybrid working (3-4 days a week in the office) IR35 - Outside IR35 Rate - 450 - 500 LTD or umbrella A Senior Quantity Surveyor is required to join a Rail Contractor on a major programme of work modernising the railway signalling infrastructure. Responsibilities will include: Leading the commercial function Project work package change control and management Providing contractual and commercial support to Project Managers and Engineering Customer facing engagement Essential: Principal Contractor experience Rail Signalling project experience Degree qualified or equivalent and / or hold professional qualification 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....

Senior Quantity Surveyor Contract duration - initially until July 2027 Office location - Chippenham Working arrangements - Hybrid working (3-4 days a week in the office) IR35 - Outside IR35 Rate - £450 - £500 LTD or umbrella A Senior Quantity Surveyor is required to join a Rail Contractor on a major programme of work modernising the railway signalling infrastructure. Responsibilities will include: Leading the commercial function Project work package change control and management Providing contractual and commercial support to Project Managers and Engineering Customer facing engagement Essential: Principal Contractor experience Rail Signalling project experience Degree qualified or equivalent and / or hold professional qualification 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....