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...

Randstad UK CPE team is looking to onboard an experienced Project Manager in Oil, Gas and Defence Projects in Cannock, West Midlands. Job Title : Project Manager - Power Systems Division Location : Cannock, West Midlands Contract : Temp Pay : TBD About the Job We are looking for a high-caliber Project Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of complex, high-value engineering projects. You will be the bridge between technical excellence and commercial success, ensuring that client' bespoke power solutions are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest safety standards. Responsibilities Take full ownership of the project lifecycle-from initial engineering concepts and detailed design through to procurement, site installation, and final commissioning. Act as the primary point of contact for customers while coordinating internally with Sales, Engineering, Procurement, and Senior Leadership. Manage project schedules, resource allocation, and budgets...

Civils Sub Agent Are you a Sub Agent looking for a new opportunity? Do you have recent experience working on a heavy civils project? Are you looking for an opportunity with a reputable civils contractor in the Norwich area? If the answer is yes, then this is the perfect opportunity with a well known civils contractor, who hold an excellent reputation in the local region. You will be responsible for: Reporting to a Site Agent or a Project Manager Procurement / ordering of materials Quality Control of the works / Health and Safety Production of weekly rolling programmes Providing support to site engineers Management of site activities Progress reporting Requirements: Degree / HND in Civil Engineering Ideally you will have progressed from site engineer to sub agent Good IT skills required including MS Office packages Experience of managing civil engineering projects with a main contractor with experience in - highways, bridges, infrastructure,...

Job Title: Assistant Commercial Manager Location: Leeds or London (2-3 days/week on site) Contract Duration : 6 Months Daily Rate: £(Apply online only)/day (Umbrella Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Minimum Requirement: The candidate must be experienced in the end to end process of tender, ideally in a recent role with demonstratable evidence and ability to back up with strong examples. Familiar with Strategy writing and must have very strong Stakeholder management skills. Role Summary In this role you will be expected to contribute to delivering commercial excellence for the department, providing a customer-focused service, understanding the business need and stakeholder drivers, with the aim of becoming a trusted commercial advisor. You will also develop relationships with the department s key and strategic suppliers, driving value for money and risk management excellence across the category. You will be expected to support across the overall commercial...

Interim Finance Transformation Manager High-Growth Technology Scale-Up Harmonic are delighted to be partnering exclusively with a fast-growing, Series D technology business in their search for an experienced Interim Finance Transformation Manager on a contract basis (Outside IR35). Our client is on a rapid journey towards IPO and has multiple exciting growth and strategic initiatives on the horizon. This organisation operates a NetSuite-led finance tech stack and is now looking to optimise how systems interact, automate workflows, and improve reporting as the business continues to scale. The Role Reporting into senior finance leadership, you will lead a number of finance transformation initiatives centred around NetSuite optimisation, system integrations, and finance process improvement. The role will focus on ensuring NetSuite is configured and integrated effectively with surrounding platforms, enabling accurate reporting, improved automation, and scalable financial...

Package Manager (Agent) 2 Site Agent / Package Managers required for delivery of major civils engineering and engineering surveys. Consisting of the following: Topographical surveys Ground Investigation Enabling works Archaeology Ecology Weathering Steel Site Clearance Initial responsibilities will be to support the Project Manager and Engineering Director to finalise the scope, procurement, and programme for all scopes of work. The successful candidate will: Programme: Plan all self-delivered major civil engineering works and coordinate/monitor the programme for subcontract/3rd party works. Drive progress to ensure the project programme dates are met or surpassed. Manage short interval control planning and support the Planner and Project Manager with NEC4 CL32 updates. Project Management: Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth workflow and timely project delivery. Address any issues or challenges that...

- Design Manager will provide delivery of our client's projects within the power transmission & distribution sector. - Develop engineering design work . - Provide overall project management of design projects from concept to completion in accordance with recognized best practices (APM/PMP/PRINCE2 or similar), including FEED, environmental, permitting, planning, estimating, engineering, constructability reviews, construction stage design support, and closeout. - Support Fulfil the project role of Project Manager on assigned design-only projects or fulfilling the role of Design Manager on assigned Design & Build/Engineer, Procure, Construct (EPC) projects. - Program and completion of projects within specified dates - Support professional and satisfactory relationships with the client, subcontractors, regulatory bodies, and all other project stakeholders - Fulfilling all associated statutory and contractual requirements - Maintain project compliance to applicable Our...

URGENT: Quantity Surveyor High-End Office Fit-Out Are you a hands-on Quantity Surveyor who lives and breathes high-spec interiors? We are a leading Main Contractor specializing in premium office fit-outs, and we've just secured a suite of luxury projects in Canary Wharf . We aren't looking for "site visitors"-we need a commercially sharp, driven QS who can hit the ground running on 4 live projects immediately. The Role This is a fast-paced role for someone who enjoys the sharp end of refurbishment and fit-out. You'll be based at our high-end site offices in Canary Wharf, managing sub-contractor accounts, variations, and cost reporting for demanding, blue-chip clients. Location: Canary Wharf (Site-based). Flexibility: 1 day per week Working From Home (WFH). Start Date: Immediate. Portfolio: 4 active, high-spec office fit-out projects. What We're Looking For We are specifically seeking "fit-out thoroughbreds." If your experience is primarily in...

Position: Quantity Surveyor - Infrastructure Location : Home-based (with weekly travel to Marston Green + occasional site visits - Travel expenses provided) Contract : 12 months (likely extension) Day Rate : Up to 550/day (via Umbrella) The Opportunity: We're supporting a major UK infrastructure programme at the heart of the energy transition, delivering large-scale electricity transmission upgrades across England and Wales. This is a key Quantity Surveyor position within a strategic infrastructure team, where you will take ownership of significant work packages across complex, high-value construction projects. You will act as the commercial lead for your package, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, compliantly, and within budget. Key responsibilities include: Owning the commercial and contractual management of major construction packages Managing costs, forecasts, and spend against budget Leading on NEC4 contract administration (Options A,...

Role : Commercial Officer - SC Contract Length: 120 days initially Location : London, Croydon, Liverpool or Manchester (3 days/week on site - whichever is closest) IR35 : Inside Rate: £550/day Security Clearance: SC Minimum Requirement: Public sector procurement Contract Management Security Clearance: SC Deliverables include: market engagement - planning; identification of required documents and their authors; recommendations; and engaging suppliers under a CCS Framework. procurement - production of documents needed for: the Invitation to Tender; commercial approvals; contract award and contract management. Contract Management Commercial advice, guidance, support and point of escalation for BAU contracts. Enablers provide common services across the organisation. Enterprise Services (ES) provision common IT services across the organisation. Both areas have contracts expiring that require re-procurement along with contract / commercial...

Astute's Power team is partnering with a leading principal contractor to recruit a M&E Quantity Surveyor with building service experience on a 12 months contract for its site in Essex for an start in April 2026. 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....

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...

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,...

Role: Mechanical Project Engineer - Water Projects - Waste Water Location: Sussex & Kent Duration: 6 month + extension Rate: £400 a day My client is one of the UK's leading MEICA & Civil Engineering contractors within the Water sector and are looking for a Mechanical Project Engineer to join their team on a contract basis working on various water projects for their AMP8 contracts. Responsibilities include: Outline engineering from inception to completion of schemes utilising in-house resources, site installation and construction personnel The timely completion of multiple concurrent projects, safely and within budget Liaise with client's engineering and operations staff to ensure KPI's are met or exceeded within budget constraints Attend internal and external review and progress meetings Attend site visits/meetings. Ascertain preliminary and detailed design/project requirements and solutions Prepare estimates and quotations Cradle to Grave...

Senior Planner Power Transmission Cambridge (Hybrid Working) We re looking for an experienced Senior Planner and a Lead Planner to support the delivery of major high-voltage transmission and grid infrastructure projects across the UK. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping and controlling integrated project schedules across substations, overhead lines (OHL), underground cables, and grid connection programmes (132kV 400kV+). If you thrive in complex, regulated environments and enjoy combining technical expertise with strategic planning leadership this role is for you. What You ll Be Responsible For: Schedule Development & Integration Develop and maintain Level 3 5 integrated schedules Build logic-linked, resource-loaded programmes using Primavera P6 Integrate engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning & outage plans Align programmes with regulatory milestones and client requirements Planning Governance &...

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...

Job Title: Commercial Officer Location: Liverpool / Hybrid (2 days/week on site) Contract Duration : 31/8/26 Daily Rate: £400/day (Umbrella Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Minimum Requirement: Be able to demonstrate strong commercial acumen with the ability to analyse data and make informed commercial decisions Be able to demonstrate the ability to lead on supplier and customer activities across the category, providing commercial support, advice and challenge Be able to demonstrate experience of category management, developing and maintaining robust category strategies and robust commercial agreement management Be able to demonstrate the ability to work proactively and collaboratively, in partnership with key stakeholders, leading, motivating, influencing and persuading both internal and external drive innovation and value for money solutions whilst developing customers commercial capabilities. Understanding of NEC Contracts The Role: Implement...