Quantity Surveyor HS2 Rail & Civils Location: West Ruislip / North Ruislip (HS2 Site Office) Rate: 500 - 600 per day ( Inside IR35 ) Working Pattern: Hybrid (3 Days On-Site / 2 Days WFH) Sector: Rail & Heavy Civil Engineering Client: Tier 1 Main Contractor / JV The Opportunity: We are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a Tier 1 flagship project on the HS2 central section. Based out of the West Ruislip/North Ruislip hubs, you will be responsible for the commercial management of multi-million-pound work packages spanning major rail infrastructure and heavy civil engineering. This is a long-term contract opportunity offering a market-leading day rate and a flexible hybrid working model, perfect for a commercial professional used to the fast-paced environment of a "mega-project." Key Responsibilities & Duties Working as part of a high-performing commercial team, your duties will include: NEC4 Contract Administration: Manage...

Location: National Grid Melksham Substation, Wiltshire Start Date: 13th April 2026 End Date: 13th October 2026 Hours: 08:00 - 17:30 (5 days per week) Job Type: Temporary Contract Rate: 650- 700 per day (Umbrella) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 (LTD not permitted) Overview of the Role: This position involves taking responsibility for the successful delivery of critical energy infrastructure schemes within a well-established utilities and infrastructure business. The role sits within the energy division and focuses on projects spanning electricity transmission, distribution networks, renewable developments, and new customer connections. You will manage projects from initial planning through to completion, ensuring delivery is safe, on schedule, within financial targets, and meets required quality standards. The role supports major UK energy clients such as National Grid, SSE, UK Power Networks, and SSEN, across a diverse portfolio of transmission, distribution, and substation construction...

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...

Design Manager - Design Management, Fitout, Engineering, Construction Location: Old Oak Common/North Acton Contract Type: Contract Flexible working: We welcome you to ask about the flexibility you need. This might be part-time, remote working, or compressed hours for example. Anyone who applies for a role can ask about flexibility at interview. In return, we will explore what is possible for the role. This Design Manager (Shafts & Headhouses DU) will manage the Stage 5 asset design and be responsible for leading and coordinating all design and disciplines associated with a particular asset, facilitate the delivery of the designs, ensuring the design is technically assured, delivered to programme and coordinated between design disciplines. You will also be responsible for the management of change control, have reporting responsibilities on progress and issues associated with the designs, and collaborate closely with all relevant disciplines within TSDU and...

Interim ERP Implementation Lead - Oracle Fusion 9-12 month contract £500-600 per day (Inside IR35) Hybrid working arrangements, London Office About the client Morgan Law are seeking an Interim ERP Implementation Lead - Oracle Fusion for a Public Sector organisation in the London area. Accountabilities Act alongside the Director as the visible 'go-to' person for the Finance workstream, representing the Finance function in programme and stakeholder meetings Coordinate with Data Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and process owners to drive the design, documentation, and build of core financial processes that are efficient, compliant with statutory and operational requirements, and aligned with programme design principles Facilitate workshops and meetings with key business users to communicate programme design principles, encourage stakeholder engagement in process design, identify gaps and risks, and develop appropriate mitigations and new ways of working Collaborate...

Astute's contract team is partnering with a Construction Company to recruit for a Proposal Manager / Lead Bid Writer for a 3-4 month contract. This is a remote role and travel to Head Office when required which is in Wiltshire. The Proposal Manager role comes with a day rate of 700- 750 per day, Outside IR35. Key Skills required for the Proposal Manager role: Taking the lead on preparation / reviewing of the proposal write-ups Develop and produce technical responses to the clients request and communicating this in both visual and written formats Ensure compliance with the Work Winning process & procedures to manage submissions and bid-related information Ensuring all tender documentation is presented to a high standard, proof reading documents and finalising Have an understanding of the scope and status of current projects and able to liaise internally to get extra information if required Projects can be confidential, able to perform to a high standard with...

Lead Tax Manager Contract Length: 6 months + potential extensionsLocation: Hybrid - can be based anywhere in the UK, with 40-60% attendance at a local office (York, Cambridge, Manchester, Carlisle)IR35: InsidePay Rate to Candidate: £600 / day umbrella A Tax Manager is required to join a public organization on a contract role. The Lead Tax Manager will provide senior-level tax expertise and act as the lead specialist for IR35, taxable benefits, and corporation tax, while supporting VAT compliance as part of the wider Compliance & Financial Accounting Team. The role spans operational tax work, process improvement, advisory activity, and stakeholder engagement, including interactions with HMRC and the Government Tax Centre of Excellence.Key Responsibilities Lead IR35 compliance, setting and maintaining robust processes and guidance. Oversee data capture and review for PAYE Settlement Agreement (PSA) return. Ensure full compliance and governance for all taxable...

Lead Tax Manager Contract Length: 6 months + potential extensionsLocation: Hybrid - can be based anywhere in the UK, with 40-60% attendance at a local office (York, Cambridge, Manchester, Carlisle)IR35: InsidePay Rate to Candidate: £600 / day umbrella A Tax Manager is required to join a public organization on a contract role. The Lead Tax Manager will provide senior-level tax expertise and act as the lead specialist for IR35, taxable benefits, and corporation tax, while supporting VAT compliance as part of the wider Compliance & Financial Accounting Team. The role spans operational tax work, process improvement, advisory activity, and stakeholder engagement, including interactions with HMRC and the Government Tax Centre of Excellence.Key Responsibilities Lead IR35 compliance, setting and maintaining robust processes and guidance. Oversee data capture and review for PAYE Settlement Agreement (PSA) return. Ensure full compliance and governance for all taxable...

Lead Tax Manager Contract Length: 6 months + potential extensions Location: Hybrid - can be based anywhere in the UK, with 40-60% attendance at a local office (York, Cambridge, Manchester, Carlisle)IR35: InsidePay Rate to Candidate: £600 / day umbrella A Tax Manager is required to join a public organization on a contract role. The Lead Tax Manager will provide senior-level tax expertise and act as the lead specialist for IR35, taxable benefits, and corporation tax, while supporting VAT compliance as part of the wider Compliance & Financial Accounting Team. The role spans operational tax work, process improvement, advisory activity, and stakeholder engagement, including interactions with HMRC and the Government Tax Centre of Excellence.Key Responsibilities Lead IR35 compliance, setting and maintaining robust processes and guidance. Oversee data capture and review for PAYE Settlement Agreement (PSA) return. Ensure full compliance and governance for all taxable...

Job Title: Lead Tax Manager Location: Hybrid can be based anywhere in the UK, with % attendance at a local office London, Birmingham, Bristol, Newcastle, Reading and York (team locations include York, Cambridge, Manchester, Carlisle) Contract Duration: 6 Months Daily Rate: £600/day (Umbrella Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 The Lead Tax Manager will provide senior-level tax expertise across the Group, covering the organisation and its Arm s Length Bodies. The post holder acts as the lead specialist for IR35, taxable benefits, and corporation tax, while supporting VAT compliance as part of the wider Compliance & Financial Accounting Team. The role spans operational tax work, process improvement, advisory activity, and stakeholder engagement, including interactions with HMRC and the Government Tax Centre of Excellence. Key Responsibilities Lead IR35 compliance across the Group, setting and maintaining robust processes and guidance. Oversee data capture 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...

- 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...

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...

Power BI Developer - Construction, Rail & Civil Engineering Department: Commercial / Project Controls / Digital & Data Reports To: Head of Project Controls / Digital Transformation Manager Location: Working from home Employment Type: Contract - (Outside IR35) Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Power BI Developer to support major infrastructure, rail, and civil engineering projects by delivering high-quality business intelligence and data analytics solutions. The successful candidate will work closely with Project Managers, Commercial Managers, Planners, and Senior Leadership teams to transform complex cost, programme, and operational data into clear, actionable dashboards that support performance improvement, cost control, and strategic decision-making. Key Responsibilities 1. Reporting & Dashboard Development Design, develop, and maintain interactive dashboards and reports Produce reporting for: Cost...

Planners (project controls) Data Centres UK Primavera P6 We re looking for experienced Planners for a contract role on major data centre projects in the UK and/or Europe. This will suit someone who knows how to manage programmes on fast-paced, technically complex builds , and has solid experience across data centres, MEP, commissioning, and live delivery environments . You ll be responsible for building and managing programmes in Primavera P6 , tracking progress, spotting delays and risks early, and giving the delivery team clear planning support throughout the project. What you ll be doing Building, updating, and managing detailed programmes in Primavera P6 Managing baseline, live, and recovery schedules Producing Level 3 / Level 4 programmes Tracking progress, analysing the critical path, and flagging risks Working closely with PMs, site teams, subcontractors, commercial teams, and clients Reviewing subcontractor programmes against the...

Interim Group Financial Controller Circa 9 Months £650/£850 per day, outside of IR35 Manchester I have an immediate requirement for an experienced Interim Group Financial Controller to join a circa £250MN turnover business. This is a critical role within the finance function, requiring a hands-on and technically strong finance leader who can bring structure, clarity, and control. Key Responsibilities: Lead the group through the year-end audit process, acting as the primary point of contact for external auditors Oversee and review statutory accounts across the group structure Manage and support a small, capable finance team, ensuring high performance and delivery Navigate a complex intercompany structure, ensuring accuracy and transparency Strengthen financial controls and processes in a fast-paced, evolving environment Candidate Profile: Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) Having worked as a GFC is a business of £200MN turnover+ Strong...

Interim Group Financial Controller Circa 9 Months 650/ 850 per day, outside of IR35 Manchester I have an immediate requirement for an experienced Interim Group Financial Controller to join a circa 250MN turnover business. This is a critical role within the finance function, requiring a hands-on and technically strong finance leader who can bring structure, clarity, and control. Key Responsibilities: Lead the group through the year-end audit process, acting as the primary point of contact for external auditors Oversee and review statutory accounts across the group structure Manage and support a small, capable finance team, ensuring high performance and delivery Navigate a complex intercompany structure, ensuring accuracy and transparency Strengthen financial controls and processes in a fast-paced, evolving environment Candidate Profile: Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) Having worked as a GFC is a business of 200MN turnover+ Strong...

Job Title: Commercial Director - Major complex project Role Purpose The Commercial Director will lead all commercial, contractual, and procurement activities across a major complex programme. This role is critical in ensuring robust commercial governance, effective risk management, and value optimisation across one of the UK's most complex infrastructure projects. Key Responsibilities Strategic Commercial Leadership Develop and implement the overarching commercial strategy aligned with programme objectives. Act as a key member of the senior leadership team, advising on commercial risk, opportunities, and market conditions. Lead commercial input into business case development, funding approvals, and stakeholder reporting. Contract & Procurement Management Oversee procurement strategy and execution for major works packages (e.g. tunnelling, highways, structures, enabling works). Lead negotiations for high-value, complex contracts (e.g. NEC, FIDIC or bespoke...

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: CDE & Information Management Training Lead Location: Warwick or The Strand Contract Type: 6 months - possibility for extension Job Summary We are looking for an experienced CDE & Information Management Training Lead to develop and deliver the training strategy for digital information management across a major infrastructure programme. This role is critical for the adoption of Common Data Environment (CDE) platforms and ISO 19650-aligned processes. You will lead the creation of role-based training, implement governance standards, and ensure...

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...