Senior Design Researcher (Contract) Duration: 6 Months (Possibility for extension) Location: London/Hybrid (2 days per week on site) Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate is available for suitable candidates Role Profile Working in a multi-disciplinary design, product, and engineering team, you'll develop and lead the research strategy for a key area of our business. You'll also be supported by our wider Design Research and Analytics community. You'll be responsible for managing the research plan and roadmap for your service or product area. You'll deliver research to solve customer problems, unlock new opportunities, and guide what is created. You'll enjoy working on varied research across the product development lifecycle, from generative to evaluative research Key Responsibilities: Conduct qualitative and quantitative research to gather user insights and identify pain points. Facilitate usability testing and analyse...

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...

Job Title : Commercial Manager Location: London (3 days/week on site) Contract Duration : 6 months with a view to extending Daily Rate: £600/day (Umbrella Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Commercial Manager We are seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to play a pivotal strategic role within a regulated environment. As the key commercial link, you will bridge tactical supplier management with the strategic partnerships of the supply chain. You will confidently articulate the critical importance of effective stakeholder management in a regulated setting and clearly explain the fundamental differences between standard post-contract procurement activities and externally funded delivery programmes for third parties. Key requirements: Strong understanding of funding arrangements and their commercial implications Proven ability in supporting and evaluating procurements in a commercial environment Expertise in cost management, financial profiling and...

Senior Integrations Project Manager Solihull - Hybrid (2 days onsite) 3 month contract 450- 500 per day / Outside IR35 We're hiring an experienced Senior Integrations Project Manager to lead major internal transformation and integration programmes within a fast paced telecoms and networking environment. You'll drive systems consolidation, post merger integration, and cross functional change across IT, networks, and business operations. What You'll Deliver Internal transformation and business integration projects Delivery of LAN/WAN, WiFi, and network security projects What You'll Bring 5+ years' project management experience delivering complex internal or cross functional programmes Strong telecoms / networking background Proven experience delivering LAN/WAN, WiFi, and security focused projects Track record in integration and post merger programmes PM qualifications (PRINCE2, MSP, PMP desirable) Confident using (url removed), MS Project, Asana, Power BI...

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...

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: Product Owner Location: Home based (With occasional travel to Bristol) Contract Type: 6 months - possibility for extension About the Role We're looking for a Product Owner to help shape and deliver digital products that make a real difference to customers' everyday lives. Working within the utilities sector, you'll play a key role in improving how customers interact with essential services - from billing and account management to service requests and digital journeys. You'll take ownership of product delivery end-to-end, working with...

Interim Finance Operations Manager 6 month contract 375 - 400 per day (Inside IR35) Charity / Not-for-Profit Hybrid working arrangements, 3 days a week on site (Leamington Spa) About the client We are seeking an experienced Interim Finance Operations Manager to support a well-established charity based in the Midlands. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for overseeing day-to-day finance operations, ensuring strong financial controls, and leading a small, dedicated team. You will play a key role in maintaining business continuity during a transitional period, while also identifying opportunities to improve processes and reporting. Accountabilities Lead and manage the finance operations function, overseeing a team of 5 staff members Ensure the smooth running of transactional finance activities (AP, AR, payroll, cash management) Maintain and strengthen financial controls, policies, and procedures Support month-end and year-end close processes,...

Role: Our client is looking for immediate, temporary, Assistant Financial Controller to assist them for 3 - 6 months. You be will be responsible for following duties: Work closely with the hotel finance business partners and financial reporting accountant to ensure the smooth running of the annual audit process, liaising with external auditors and internal stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate completion of the audit. Coordinate the preparation of the monthly Hospitality accounting reporting pack submission to Singapore/ London headquarters, undertake first level review where required and be the point person for all queries. Deliver month-end close and reporting actuals. Manage the consolidation of actuals for Hospitality business unit and submit all reconciliations and consolidation entries on the Cognos platform in a timely and accurate manner monthly. Ownership of the Singapore corporate monthly and quarterly submissions including IFRS9, Interested Party...

Job Title: Cloud Digital Product Manager (SC CLEARED) Location: Exeter (hybrid - 3 days per week) Salary/Rate: (Apply online only) per day inside IR35 Start Date: May Job Type: Initial 10 month contract CANDIDATES MUST HOLD AN ACTIVE SC CLEARANCE Company Introduction We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading consultancy clients! They are currently looking for a skilled Cloud Digital Product Manager to join their team in Exeter on a hybrid basis. Job Responsibilities/Objectives We're looking for an experienced Product Manager to help shape and improve the internal platforms that our developers, scientists and service teams rely on every day. You'll join Platform Technology - a part of the organisation responsible for shared, cross-cutting capabilities such as developer tools, APIs, data pipelines and infrastructure services. Your job is to make these platforms reliable, discoverable and enabling: reducing delivery...

We're currently supporting a well-established engineering consultancy that is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Civil Technician to join their growing civil infrastructure team. This is a senior technical role with real responsibility, offering the chance to lead civil design delivery across a range of complex projects while mentoring junior staff and working closely with engineers and project managers. The Role As a Senior Civil Technician, you'll take a lead role in the production and coordination of detailed civil engineering designs, primarily using Autodesk Civil 3D . Projects typically include site development, roads, drainage, stormwater management, and water & sewer utilities, including pressurised systems for mission-critical facilities. Key Responsibilities Lead and produce high-quality civil designs and drawings in Civil 3D Develop 3D models, grading designs, and earthworks calculations Coordinate closely with engineers to deliver plans,...

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: Cyber Product Owner (FS Industry Required) Location: Sheffield (hybrid - 3 days in office) Salary/Rate: (Apply online only) per day inside IR35 Start Date: May Job Type: Initial contract until 30/11/2026 Company Introduction We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading consultancy clients! They are currently looking for a skilled Cyber Product Owner to join their client at a Tier 1 bank in Sheffield on a hybrid basis. Job Responsibilities/Objectives - Collaborate with Access Control Global business stakeholders/leaders and architects to refine and prioritise the product backlog to maximise the business benefits. - Define and drive the execution of all transformation technology initiatives in the Access Control sub stream. - Actively manage and monitor all budgetary requirements in Access Control Pod to support short to long-term business vision. - Assess and ensure business demand aligns with investment plans & Technology...

General Foreman Location: Folkestone Rate: 400 - 500 per day (PAYE) Contract: 12 Months Minimum The Role We are looking for a heavy-civil General Foreman to lead the site delivery of a major concrete viaduct in Folkestone. You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of all site activities, coordinating labour, plant, and materials to ensure the reinforced concrete structures are delivered safely, on time, and to the required quality. You will be the bridge between the engineering team and the site gangs, turning structural drawings into a high-cadence production reality. Key Responsibilities Site Leadership: Manage and motivate multi-disciplinary gangs (Steelfixers, Carpenters, and Concretors) to meet daily production targets. Concrete Execution: Supervise the delivery of major RC elements-from deep foundations and pile caps to the casting of viaduct piers and decks. Plant & Logistics: Coordinate all on-site plant movements,...

Senior Engineer Location: Folkestone Rate: 400 - 500 per day (PAYE) Contract: 12 Months Minimum The Project We are seeking a Senior Engineer to join a major structural project in Folkestone, specifically focusing on the delivery of a multi-span concrete viaduct. This is a technically demanding role centered on high-spec reinforced concrete (RC) construction, requiring an engineer who is an expert in substructure and superstructure concrete delivery. The Role As the Senior Engineer, you will be the technical lead for all concrete structural elements. You will ensure that the viaduct's piers, abutments, and deck segments are built to exact tolerances. This role requires a "boots-on-the-ground" leader who can manage the transition from complex RC drawings to physical high-performance structures. Key Responsibilities RC Structural Delivery: Technical oversight of all reinforced concrete works, including piling, pile caps, piers, and elevated decks....

Role: Digital Project Manager Position: Contract Location: Leiston, Suffolk (hybrid) Days on Site: 1-3 TBC Duration: Approx until 31st Dec 2026 Pay: 450 PAYE - 669 Umbrella Job Purpose / Overview The Project Manager is responsible for delivering new business capabilities through the successful planning, execution, and oversight of Digital & IT projects within project. Reporting to the Digital Construction Programme ManagerDigital Construction Programme Mnaager in the SZC Digital & IT Delivery function, this role will oversee multiple IT and business change projects-ensuring delivery to agreed time, cost, and quality baselines. The post holder will work closely with stakeholders across project, Tier 1 suppliers, and delivery partners to deliver critical infrastructure, applications, and change initiatives that enable strategic objectives. Principal Accountabilities Lead the definition, planning, execution, and closure of SZC Digital & IT...

Job Title: Government Soft Landings Manager (GLS Manager) Location: Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Leeds, Sheffield, Blackpool or London (Whichever is closest hybrid working (2-3 days/week on site) Contract Duration : 31/3/27 Daily Rate: £420/day (Umbrella Maximum) IR35 Status : Inside IR35 The Role: An organisation is expanding its Asset Information Management (AIM) capability and is seeking a Government Soft Landings (GSL) Manager to support the development and implementation of a consistent Soft Landings approach across its estate. This role will play a key part in assuring information throughout the capital project lifecycle and supporting the transition from project delivery into operational asset management. A particular focus will be ensuring that data produced through projects is complete, accurate, assured, and usable for downstream decision-making. In addition to strong GSL and asset management experience, the role requires capability in data...

SQL Database Administrator (DBA) Contract Daily Rate: 450 - 575 (inside IR35 via umbrella) Contract Length: 12 months Location: Hybrid Working - Chester 3 days per week and remote 2 days per week About Us: Our client is a dynamic organisation seeking an experienced SQL Database Administrator to join their team. This role is pivotal in maintaining the security, integrity, and performance of the company's database systems. Key Responsibilities: Administer, maintain, develop, and implement policies and procedures for database security and integrity. Design and implement data models, database designs, and table maintenance codes. Resolve database performance, capacity, replication, and distributed data issues. Manage SQL Server Integrated Services (SSIS), SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), and SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS) effectively. Implement high availability and disaster recovery solutions using clustering, database mirroring, log shipping, and AlwaysOn...

Role: Network & Security Engineer - CISCO / ISE Contract Rate: 380 - 420 per day PAYE - Inside IR35 Contract Role: 6 months Location: Didcot - Oxfordhsire Hybrid role 3 days on site / 2 WFH ROLE OVERVIEW Our client are looking for an experienced, fully hands-on Level 3 engineer to strengthen our infrastructure and network security operations capability. This is a senior technical delivery role - not a design-only or advisory position. You will be expected to configure, troubleshoot, and resolve complex issues across Cisco security suite, networking, security appliances, server infrastructure, and hybrid-cloud connectivity with minimal supervision. The environment spans a multi-building campus network, data-centre infrastructure, SD-WAN fabric, cloud gateway controllers, and enterprise security platforms. You will work closely with leaders in IT Operations to maintain service availability and to assist in fast tracking their infrastructure transformation. KEY...

Senior Web Application Developer ASP.NET MVC 5, C#, & React Location: Hybrid 3/4 days p/w onsite West London Must have right to work in the UK and located near West London 3 months contract (extension TBC) Start ASAP (Immediate start / within 2 weeks notice) Inside IR35 contract 425pd - ( 538pd rate to umbrella) Equivalent Approx salary Pro rata (Apply online only)k Seeking a Senior Web Application Developer (ecommerce) with Minimum 8 years of Web application development experience consisting of strong C#, ASP.NET MVC 5, and React. Strong knowledge of Object-Oriented Programming, SOLID principles, common design patterns and RESTful API design and integration (experience with SOAP WebServices and XML/XPat) also required. We are looking for a strong portfolio in bespoke eCommerce and enterprise web applications. Other desirable skills include a mix of HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery etc. This Snr Web Developer / C#, ASP.NET MVC 5 Developer will to play a key role...

Job Title: Facilities Support Manager - SC Location: Corsham (2-3 days/week on site) Contract Duration : Until 27/03/2027 Daily Rate: £450/day (Umbrella Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: SC & Sole Uk National This role plays a significant part in the delivery of services to our customers on a day to day and strategic basis focussing on optimising the use of and managing of property including buildings and workplaces. This role will deliver and support all aspects of day to day hard & soft FM services, including contract and supplier management. Responsibilities: Support the Head of Establishment (HOE), Supporting the delivery of the strategic real estate portfolio plan mandate whilst ensuring operational, project management and tactical services are provided efficiently and effectively. Working to ensure plans and activities across FM reflect the wider strategic priorities Submit & monitor Statements of Need for any work...