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...

Job Title: Technical/Functional Business Analyst - Funds Location: London (2/3 days on-site per week) Salary/Rate: (Apply online only) per day outside IR35 Start Date: June Job Type: Initial contract until 31/12/2026 Company Introduction We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading consultancy clients! They are currently looking for a skilled Hybrid Business Analyst (Functional/Technical) with deep exposure to the investment funds domain. Job Responsibilities/Objectives This role requires a highly business-aligned individual who can bridge the gap between stakeholders and technical teams, with a strong grasp of fund structures, lifecycles, and associated processes. Engage with business stakeholders to elicit, analyse, and document requirements (both functional and technical) Translate business needs into clear, structured specifications for delivery teams Produce high-quality documentation, including: o Business...

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 Java Software Engineer (Contractor) UK-Based Fully Remote Outside IR35 Contract to Dec 2026 We are supporting a global engineering and technology organisation in the search for a Senior Java Software Engineer (Contractor) to join their Performance Engineering & Research team. This is a fully remote opportunity (UK-based candidates only) working on robust, scalable software that supports sophisticated control algorithms and performance optimisation systems. The Role You will design, build and maintain efficient, high-performance Java applications, contributing across the full software development lifecycle including: Requirements analysis and system design Development and implementation Testing and deployment CI/CD and automation improvements Technical documentation Working under the guidance of the Principal Performance Engineer, you will collaborate with solution design, integration, simulation and delivery teams globally. What We re...

Systems Engineer Location: Edinburgh (2 days onsite pw is required) Contract Contract Length: 6 Months Daily Rate: Up to 600 (inside IR35 via umbrella) Are you a talented Systems Engineer looking for your next challenge? Our client is seeking a skilled professional to join their dynamic team on a contract basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a range of exciting projects while enjoying the flexibility of hybrid working. Key Responsibilities: Manage and maintain network systems, ensuring efficient routing, DHCP, and DNS functionality. Set up and administer Active Directory, including site design, Group Policy, security protocols, and certificate services. Oversee Windows Server (2022) administration, ensuring optimal performance and security. Develop and execute PowerShell scripts to automate tasks and improve system efficiency. Work within the Amazon AWS Cloud environment, utilising EC2, security groups, EFS, SBS, S3, and load balancers to...