Data Product Manager Location: Warwick (Hybrid, 2 days in the office per week) Contract Length: 6 Months Are you a data enthusiast with a knack for product management? Do you thrive in dynamic environments and want to play a key role in transforming the utilities industry? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! About Us: At our organization, we're committed to leveraging data to enhance customer experiences and drive innovation in the utilities sector. We believe in the power of data to inform decisions and create impactful solutions. Join us in our mission to deliver exceptional data-driven products! What You'll Do: As a Data Product Manager, you'll be at the forefront of managing our data products through their entire lifecycle-from conception to delivery. Here's what you'll be responsible for: Product Management: - Champion our data products, ensuring they meet user needs and deliver financial benefits. - Manage the product backlog...

Portfolio Management Analyst Location: Warwick (Hybrid, 2 days in the office per week) Contract Length: 6 Months Are you passionate about making a difference in the utilities industry? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where your analytical skills can help shape the future of energy systems? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! About Us At our organization, we believe that reliable energy systems are essential to the everyday lives of people in Great Britain. As we navigate the evolving landscape of decarbonisation and increasing electrification, our Whole Energy System Resilience (WESR) directorate is at the forefront of ensuring that our energy systems remain secure, reliable, and resilient. We are dedicated to turning insights into action, reducing risks, and enhancing capabilities across the system. By joining our team, you will play a vital role in a mission that impacts homes, businesses, and communities throughout the nation....

Senior Category Buyer Location: Warwick or Castle Donington (Hybrid - 1 day per week on-site) Day Rate: From 550 (via Umbrella) Duration: 12-Month Initial Contract We're supporting a leading UK energy transmission and infrastructure organisation in the search for a Senior Category Buyer to play a key role in delivering strategic procurement across major infrastructure programmes. This is an opportunity to work on nationally significant, high-value projects, shaping supply chain strategy and driving commercial outcomes across complex, capital-intensive categories. The Role: As a Senior Category Buyer, you will operate at the centre of strategic sourcing activity , working closely with Category Managers and senior stakeholders to deliver end-to-end procurement across critical categories. You will lead sourcing events, develop category strategies, and negotiate complex commercial agreements to secure best value while managing risk. This role sits within a...

Job Advert: Data Operations Manager (Fixed Term Contract) Location: Warwick/Wokingham (Hybrid - 2 days onsite per week) Contract Length: 12 Months Daily Rate: 600 - 700 (Umbrella) Are you ready to make a significant impact in the energy sector? Our client, a leading organization in the National Energy System Operator (NESO), is seeking a passionate and skilled Data Operations Manager to lead their data governance initiatives. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are excited about the role data plays in achieving a sustainable future, we want to hear from you! About the Role: As a Data Operations Manager, you will be at the forefront of operational effectiveness, guiding data governance planning and prioritization. Your expertise will help us harness trusted and accessible data to meet the UK's ambitious net zero target by 2030. Key Responsibilities: Data Governance Operations: - Lead and improve the data governance planning cycle. - Ensure...

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 Business Change Lead Location: Warwick / Hybrid - two days on site Monday & Thursday Duration: 6 months with scope to extend Overview At the heart of the UK's critical national infrastructure within the utilities sector, the organisation delivers essential services that power homes, businesses, and the wider economy. As the network evolves to meet future demands, cyber security is vital to ensuring resilience, safety, and reliability. Within the Cyber Security Programme, the Senior Business Change Lead shapes, leads, and delivers...

This is a Client side opportunity for an M&E Project Manger working within a Client Side Construction Projects team for a significant Data Centre owner / operator. This is a live data centre and a busy role whereby you will be Project Managing various building services upgrades and retrofits on site KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Can hold others accountable. Stake holder management. Drive efficiencies in the program. Able to deliver under pressure and look for opportunities. MEP background comfortable managing contractors, consultants. Good communication skills able to work with client side internal operations teams and get the best from them. Strong experience in data centres, live DC environments and maintaining SLA availability tier 3 requirements. Strong Admin skills understanding of audit trails and developing/working to process. Methodical and effective in decisions. Able to report up blockers issues next steps and recommendations and track weekly progress. Solution...

Randstad are recruiting for a Freelance Site Agent for a major infrastructure Project in Brackley, Northamptonshire. This role is 600 - 650 a day PAYE, inside IR35. The successful candidate will be working for Tier 1 main Contractors in Joint venture for a number of years. You will have experience in Drainage, earthworks or Structures As a Site Agent , you will be a cornerstone of the project's success. You aren't just managing a site; you are driving the construction strategy. You will balance technical engineering oversight with commercial acumen and team leadership. Core Responsibilities 1. Strategic Planning & Pre-Commencement Strategy: Assist in defining the construction strategy and leading kick-off meetings. Documentation: Own the production of Method Statements, Environmental & Quality Plans, and Construction programmes. Schedules: Manage procurement and design deliverable schedules to ensure no "bottlenecks" in production. 2....

Randstad is recruiting for a Freelance Sub Agent to work on a prestigious High speed rail project based in Calvert Buckinghamshire The successful candidate will be working for Tier 1 main Contractors in Joint venture, potentially, over a number of years. The role includes the build of a Viaduct, cut and cover tunnel, earthworks, piling and a number of structures. Duties will include: Managing 2 x Section Engineer and subcontractor management and / or Self delivery Planning, forecasting and delivering work Liaising with clients and stakeholders Developing programmes, Risk assessments, Quality assurance. Managing design, NCRs, RFI's, H&S etc. Essential Experience: Drivers licence and car Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society...

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor - SC Location: Lichfield (3 days/week on site/Hybrid) Contract Duration : 51 working days Daily Rate: £ 635.75/day (Umbrella Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: SC We are a team of 4 quantity surveyors and 2 apprentices(starting April/May 2026) who produce should-cost models and pricing booklets for FM projects valued at over £100m across the UK Defence estate. This involves using part in-house historical cost data and BCIS to provide estimates of the forecasted value of the contracts. For the pricing booklets, we work very closely with commercial teams to build models suitable for the various projects on both hard FM and soft FM. We support the pricing evaluation of the projects by reviewing the tenders and raising queries. We also prepare tender reports to be included in the final business case. We provide ad-hoc pricing and estimating support and check in-house data for inaccuracies and anomalies. Role: To work...

Astute's Power team is partnering with a leading principal contractor to recruit a M&E Quantity Surveyor on a 9-month contract for its site in West Midlands. Key skills Manage contract administration and procurement processes across Mechanical, Electrical, and wider Building Services (MEP) packages, ensuring effective coordination with general construction works. Undertake cost planning, monitoring, and reporting throughout the full project lifecycle, with an integrated approach that considers both MEP and associated building/structural elements. Negotiate with contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers across both M&E and general construction disciplines to secure best value and commercially robust outcomes. Assist in the preparation and agreement of final accounts , including the assessment and settlement of variations, claims, and contractual disputes across multi-disciplinary packages. Demonstrate a strong understanding of Building Services systems...

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...

Planner P6 - Civil Engineering Employment type - Freelance Salary/Rate - Competitive Dependant on Experience Location - Luton This is a great opportunity to join a highly reputable Contractor as a planner in the Luton area working on a large civil engineering and utility project. You will be focusing on planning during the construction phase of the project. Due to the nature of the project it would be a great advantage to have some experience in heavy civils, groundworks and utilities. Typical responsibilities of the role are as follows: Assist the construction team by re-aligning work load and programmes Preparing target programmes to issue to sub-contractors Monitoring and preparing progress report with the Project Manager Providing information to the main contractor to assist in obtaining extension of time approval for a number of sectional completion dates. Providing information to Senior Managers on work force requirements. Coordinating void closure for rooms,...

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 (Must be eligible) Qualified accountant recognised qualification or equivalent experience PMO skills/Experience Proactive, a self-starter who can use initiative to get assigned tasks completed. Essential: Active SC Clearance or eligible/willing to be put through SC. SC would need to be in place prior to starting. Co-ordinating across finance function and working with cross functions to deliver change, I.E. IT Experience of driving system enabled business improvement related to finance 5 10 years experience (Proven individual) Qualified accountant recognised qualification or equivalent experience PMO skills/Experience Proactive, a self-starter who can use initiative to get assigned tasks completed. Has worked on a...

Job Title : Senior Category Manager - SC Location: Reading (3 days/week on site) Contract Duration : 12 Months Daily Rate: £81.74/hr (Umbrella Maximum) IR35 Status : Inside IR35 Security Clearance: SC & Sole Uk National Essential: SC (Security Clearance) 5+ years Public Procurement experience Negotiating Stripping costs from contracts Supplier Relationship Management Ability to influence and deliver Stakeholder Management at various levels, internal and external Ability to work autonomously Has worked similar size of contract Knowledge of MOD or working with MOD, 3+ years (worst case would accept public sector experience) Has experience doing competitive flexible procurement on PA23. Open framework experience Desirable: ERP experience An IT Background Background in integrating systems, eg SAP or similar Key Accountabilities: Develop and implement Category Strategies for assigned sub-group of categories, balancing short and...

Role: Procurement Manager Salary/Rate: £70-77 per hr inside IR35 Location: Hybrid, Reading Contract Duration: 18-months We are currently looking for a Procurement Manager for our government client. This Procurement Manager role is hybrid, based between working 2 days per week on site in Reading and the remainder of the week working remotely. There is no further flexibility with the on-site requirement. The contract for the Procurement Manager position is for 18-months, with potential to extend, operating inside IR35. Security Clearance: Security Check ("SC Clearance") This role is inside IR35 - Due to the service of the role, it will now be based on an Umbrella solution. Essential skills/experience required: Proven procurement and strategic sourcing experience within the public sector, including use of Government frameworks Strong working knowledge of PA23 and PCR, with demonstrable compliance in complex procurement environments Experience managing NEC...

Job Opportunity: Medical Director (Contractor) - Neurodegeneration Join us in making a transformative impact on the lives of patients! We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Medical Director with expertise in neurodegeneration to join our team as a contractor for a temporary position lasting 9 months. If you have the vision and drive to innovate in the field of neurodegenerative diseases, we want to hear from you! Position Overview: As the Medical Director, you will play a pivotal role in supporting late-stage clinical projects aimed at addressing significant unmet medical needs in neurodegeneration, specifically focusing on Alzheimer's disease. Your work will help translate innovative molecules into potentially life-changing therapies for patients. What You'll Do: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and execute comprehensive clinical development plans, with a strong emphasis on Phase 3 studies. Provide medical monitoring support for ongoing clinical...

Astute's contract team is exclusively working with a Power Generation supplier to recruit for a Site Supervisor for its Berkshire site. The Site Supervisor role comes with a day rate of 550- 650 per day, Outside IR35. This is to start early May and is for a 3 week contract. This could possibly be extended. The Key Skills Required: Worked as a Site Supervisor, managing multiple subcontractors on site previously. Have a strong understanding of CDM regulations. Have a strong understanding of site Health & Safety regulations. Qualifications Required: SSSTS or equivalent NEBOSH or equivalent This role is full time on site. Astute People are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability...

Our client, Slough Council, is looking for a Head of SEND Improvements - Strategic Programme Manager to join their team Slough Borough Council is committed to improving outcomes for children and young people in our local area with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). To achieve our ambition for delivering positive change, it is essential that improvement activity and accountability is shared across this complex partnership and that our key priorities for improvement are delivered at pace with evidence impact on the outcomes and experiences of children, young people and families with SEND. We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Interim Head of SEND Improvements (Strategic Programme Manager) to provide additional senior leadership capacity and strategic programme oversight. The role will focus on the implementation of the Priority Improvement Action Plan, driving strategic transformation of SEND services and rapid operational change, strengthening partnership...

Our client, Slough Council, is looking for a Head of SEND Improvements - Strategic Programme Manager to join their team Slough Borough Council is committed to improving outcomes for children and young people in our local area with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). To achieve our ambition for delivering positive change, it is essential that improvement activity and accountability is shared across this complex partnership and that our key priorities for improvement are delivered at pace with evidence impact on the outcomes and experiences of children, young people and families with SEND. We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Interim Head of SEND Improvements (Strategic Programme Manager) to provide additional senior leadership capacity and strategic programme oversight. The role will focus on the implementation of the Priority Improvement Action Plan, driving strategic transformation of SEND services and rapid operational change, strengthening partnership...

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...