Interim Group Accountant (Audit Close Project) Consumer Tech Brand Immediate Start The Client Harmonic are delighted to be partnering with one of Europe's most exciting consumer technology brands to hire several high-calibre Interim Group Accountants to support the completion of their Group Audit. This is a highly visible assignment working directly with senior leadership and external auditors to help drive the audit process over the line during a critical reporting period. The business operates globally, with finance and operational teams across the UK and Asia, and requires individuals who can combine strong technical accounting expertise with excellent stakeholder management and project delivery skills. The Role Our client is looking for experienced audit specialists who can hit the ground running and proactively manage outstanding audit items across multiple workstreams. This is a short-term engagement with an immediate start required and potential...

Lead Test Engineer - Inside IR35 - 600 to 640 per day via umbrella - 12-month contract - SC Clearance is essential (Experience in driving or supporting transformation from monolithic systems to distributed micro-services architectures in Java - is essential) Start date - 25/05/2026 is essential Leeds or Manchester based - in the office not home based Essential Skills & Experience: Technical Expertise: Strong experience designing and implementing test strategies for microservices environments Hands-on automation experience using: o Java, Selenium, Rest Assured o API, contract, and integration testing ( Experience working with monolith and microservices systems is essential) Knowledge of: o CI/CD pipelines o Spring Boot-based applications o Performance testing fundamentals Modern Testing Practices: o Contract testing, API testing, and asynchronous messaging (e.g. Kafka) o Non-functional testing (performance, accessibility) Experience...

Job Title: Strategic Relationship Manager Location: Hybrid/Remote Ad hoc travel to meetings ( occasionally ) IR35: Inside Contract Duration : 12 Months Daily Rate : £ 650/day (Umbrella Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Essential experience and knowledge Proven experience in strategic relationship management, partnership management or senior stakeholder engagement roles. Construction sector experience or strong working knowledge, including supply chains, delivery environments and commercial drivers. Experience of working within, or closely with, the public sector / government environment, with an understanding of governance, assurance and accountability. Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in complex, multi stakeholder settings, balancing competing priorities and interests. Skills and capabilities Strong strategic thinking, able to set direction, identify opportunities and manage issues proactively rather than reactively. Excellent relationship...

Role: Project Controls Manager Position: Contract Location: Based in our London or Suffolk office with hybrid working available - Travel to Paris will also be required Days on Site: 3 (TBC) Duration: Ongoing, Initial CED 31/12/2026, rolling contract thereafter Pay: up to 650 PAYE/ 940 U mbrella Vacancy Overview: Are you looking for a career which is rewarding, at the cutting edge of project development and where you can really make a difference? Come and join our expanding Sizewell C (SZC) team and work on one of the most exciting and largest megaprojects in the UK, whilst being at the forefront of the UK's climate change agenda and energy policy. Following on from the success of Hinkley Point C (HPC), the SZC Project is a nuclear new build project in Suffolk, which has obtained planning approval and Government financing support. The project has started construction and is now seeking private investment. When completed, it will provide dependable electricity to...

Job Title: Commercial Lead Location: Manchester (with regular travel to Leeds weekly/fortnightly) (60% on site) Contract Duration : 31/3/27 Daily Rate: £ 700/day (Umbrella Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Key Responsibilities Provide strategic commercial leadership across a high-profile digital programme Lead and support delivery model assessment at a programme/enterprise level Manage and influence senior stakeholders (Director level through to operational teams) Ensure strong programme governance, assurance, and compliance Support and oversee end-to-end procurement activity Work across cross-functional teams to drive alignment and delivery outcomes Operate effectively in a high-visibility, assurance-driven environment Essential Experience HMT Green Book business cases (hands-on experience essential) Public Accounts (PA) 2023 exposure Working within large, complex public sector programmes End-to-end procurement and commercial...

Job Title: Environmental Advisor Location: Based in our Suffolk office Salary: TBC- DOE Contract Length:31.03.2027- Opportunity to be extended after Vacancy Overview: Are you looking for a career which is rewarding, at the cutting edge of project development and where you can really make a difference? Come and join our expanding Sizewell C (SZC) team and work on one of the most exciting and largest megaprojects in the UK, whilst being at the forefront of the UK's climate change agenda and energy policy. Following on from the success of Hinkley Point C (HPC), the SZC Project is a nuclear new build project in Suffolk, which has obtained planning approval and Government financing support. The project has started construction and is now seeking private investment. When completed, it will provide dependable electricity to 6 million homes for 60 years, which along with renewables, will support Britain to achieve Net Zero by 2050. Job Purpose / Overview We are looking for...

Lead Strategic Rail Planner Client: Network Rail Location: Stratford, London (Hybrid - approx. 50% attendance) Contract Length: Up to 6 months Day Rate: Up to £720 per day (see rate guidance below) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: BPSS required Deadline for CVs: Friday 8th May (4:00pm) Interview Process: 1-stage (Teams) The Opportunity Network Rail is seeking an experienced Lead Strategic Rail Planner to take ownership of a high-profile mainline route study, supporting early-stage development and long-term strategic rail planning. This is a rail strategic planning role - not delivery or project planning. You will act as the intelligent client, leading and integrating multiple technical disciplines to shape future rail infrastructure decisions. Key Responsibilities Lead and deliver a strategic rail route study end-to-end Provide direction across early-stage development and long-term planning Coordinate and integrate technical workstreams, including:...

Job Title: Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW) Location: Scotland and Northern England (including remote and rural sites) Job Type: Full-Time - Contract or Permanent Experience Required: Minimum 5 years About the Role We are seeking an experienced Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW) to support infrastructure projects by ensuring ecological protection and regulatory compliance throughout construction and maintenance activities. This role involves working across remote and environmentally sensitive locations, requiring regular travel and the ability to operate effectively in challenging outdoor conditions. Key Responsibilities Provide on-site ecological supervision and guidance across all project phases Monitor contractor activities to ensure ecological compliance and best practice Undertake habitat surveys and protected species monitoring in varied environments Develop and implement site-specific ecological management and mitigation plans Deliver toolbox talks and...

M&E Senior Project manager Sector: Data Centres Client side Location: Newport Great opportunity to work on multiple projects in a live data centre ensuring project are managed and handed back in a timely manner. As the post holder, you will be expected to have expertise in working within mission critical facilities such as complex Tier 3 or above Data Centres. A definitive understanding of building services systems, contingency procedures and be proactive in passing on this knowledge through development of the engineering team. The Project Manager will be ensuring the required standards are met and exceeded when operating critical infrastructure and reducing the down time on Projects within that operating paradigm To ensure the highest engineering standards are achieved and maintained at all times by both 3rd party specialist and engineering staff alike. To oversee competencies of 3rd party specialist and engineering staff, train, coach and mentor the...

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: Performance Manager Location: Warwick / Hybrid Contract Type: 6 months contract Job Purpose We're working with a leading organisation operating in a complex, regulated environment to appoint a Performance Manager. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for shaping how performance is defined, measured, and understood at executive level. You will ensure senior leaders and the Board receive clear, timely, and high-quality insight that supports confident, evidence-based decision making. You will combine strong analytical capability with...

We are seeking experienced HSE Advisors and HSE Managers to support the delivery of multiple onshore wind installation projects across Scotland and one site in Ireland. These contract roles operate on an 18/7 rotation and are suited to professionals with strong site-based experience in wind, construction, or large-scale infrastructure projects. Successful candidates will play a key role in ensuring all works are carried out safely, in compliance with regulations, and aligned with best practice across multiple project sites. Key Responsibilities HSE Advisor Monitor day-to-day site activities to ensure compliance with HSE policies and procedures. Conduct site inspections, audits, and toolbox talks. Support incident investigations and reporting. Promote a strong safety culture across all project teams. Ensure adherence to UK and Irish health, safety, and environmental regulations. HSE Manager Lead and implement HSE strategy across multiple project sites. Oversee...

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...

Randstad CPE is currently recruiting for a Freelance Design manager for the a rail / LUL project in London Our client is a market leader within Civil engineering and rail. The role is to provide design management support for the Civils andBuild works from ECI / inception to final commissioning/financial settlement, and to co-ordinate and manage the design consultants appointed for the project. Preparation of the project brief Consultant selection and appointment Value management & Engineering Management of the Design Development Managing of the Contractor Design Process Prepare Design Execution Plan. Establish and monitor appropriate project operating procedures and systems, specifically ensuring the Design Management Plan is being followed and adhered to. Establish project design programme and ensure it is kept up to date. Establish & manage procedures for convening and recording meetings which: enable the client to review and input into the design, enable the...

Job Title: Alarms System Implementation Specialist - SC Location: Salisbury (on site) Contract Duration : 21 Months Daily Rate: £670/day (Umbrella Maximum) IR35 Status : Inside IR35 Security Clearance: SC & Sole Uk National The Role: My client requires an alarms specialist with proven understanding and practical experience of EEMUA 191 who can adapt a site-wide alarms philosophy and policy to the specific needs of high-hazard buildings and facilities. They will be responsible for producing clear, relevant, and detailed working documents for each facility, enabling operators to correctly understand and implement compliant alarm management procedures tailored to their environment. The role requires someone highly proactive, self-motivated, and capable of working effectively across diverse individuals, teams, and operational contexts. The successful candidate will work closely with senior management to design and deliver a comprehensive...