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...

Astute's Power team is partnering with a leading global provider of environmental solutions a to recruit a Technical Plant Engineer on a 6 month contract for its energy facility in Cornwall. The Technical Plant Engineer role comes with a daily rate up to 850. Key skills required for the Technical Plant Engineer role Degree or higher qualification in engineering or management discipline Expertise with industrial boilers and pressure parts welding. Experience in power generation, or heavy process/engineering industries. Understanding and experience of environmental legislation and management systems. Project management experience Ideally a Chartered engineer or working towards Chartered status. Location, day rate and timeframe of the Technical Plant Engineer role St Austell, Cornwall 6 month contract Daily rate up to 850. Astute People are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age,...

ETL Integration Engineer (Contract) Duration: 6 Months (Possibility for extension) Location: London/Hybrid (3 days per week on site) Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate is available for suitable candidates Role Overview As an Assistant Vice President, you will play a crucial role in translating requirements into technical ETL designs, ensuring that our data processes are efficient, compliant, and optimized for performance. You will collaborate closely with Compliance and Operations teams, contributing to our ongoing success by mitigating risks and enhancing our IT infrastructure. Key Responsibilities: Translate requirements and data mapping documents into technical ETL designs. Create and review high-level design solutions. Conduct technical walkthroughs of amended DataStage ETL solutions for peer reviews. Develop, enhance, and maintain ETL code following JRIA best practices. Create and execute unit testing plans;...

Astute's Power Team are partnering with a Leading EPCM Contractor within the Energy Sector. We are currently recruiting for a Lead Electrical Commissioning Engineer to join their Waste to Energy project based near Glasgow. The Lead Electrical Commissioning Engineer position comes with a day rate from 550.00 to 650.00 per day outside of IR35. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role: Lead and coordinate all electrical commissioning activities across the project, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant execution. Develop and implement commissioning plans, procedures, and schedules in alignment with the overall project commissioning strategy. Supervise and oversee electrical pre-commissioning and commissioning works, including LV/MV/HV systems, MCCs, switchgear, transformers, UPS, and control systems. Manage and coordinate interfaces between electrical systems and other process areas, including boiler, steam turbine, flue gas treatment (FGT), crane systems, and...

Senior Site Engineer Didcot £500-£600 per day PAYE Umbrella Are you a Senior Site Engineer interested in an exciting opportunity working on a multi-million-pound highways project? If so, keep reading. The Company Our client, a Tier 1 Contractor in the UK are currently offering an excellent opportunity for a Site Engineer to join them for an assignment on a high-profile highways project in Oxfordshire. The company is one of the leading Infrastructure contractors working in the market today and have an excellent track record of delivering world class Civil Engineering projects. The Role As a skilled Site Engineer, you will provide your expertise with ensuring the site runs effectively and safely. Your expertise in managing Construction Phase Plans will be essential as you ensure accurate placement and alignment of critical components. You ll lead by example through regular on-site checks and making sure all project processes stay firmly on track. About you...

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. Role : Content Designer Location : London, 2 days per week on site required Duration : 6-month initial contract Rate : .00 via umbrella company We're partnering with one of the UK's largest and most recognised financial services organisations, currently undergoing major digital transformation. With millions of customers and a strong investment in design, technology and AI, this is an opportunity to help shape the future of digital banking at scale. The Role We're looking for a talented Content Designer to join a multidisciplinary design squad within an...

Digital Business Analyst Position Overview We are seeking a skilled Digital Business Analyst to bridge the gap between business needs and technology solutions. The ideal candidate will leverage data analytics, process optimisation, and digital transformation expertise to drive business value through technology initiatives. Pay Rate: 500 - 600 Duration: 6 months Temporary Location: London / Warwick Working Pattern: Hybrid - 1 to days a month in the office Start date: ASAP Key Responsibilities Analyse complex business processes, systems, and user requirements to recommend digital solutions that drive efficiency and innovation Gather and document business requirements through stakeholder interviews, workshops, and surveys Create detailed functional specifications, user stories, and process flows for development teams Conduct data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for process improvement Facilitate communication between technical...

We are working in partnership with a global leader in energy and environmental technologies. We are currently recruiting for 2x Control & Instrumentation Commissioning Engineers to work at an Energy from Waste plant in Northwest England. The 2x Control & Instrumentation Commissioning Engineers role comes with a rate of 550- 600 per day. Key skills Lead C&I pre-commissioning and commissioning activities for plant control, instrumentation and safety systems, including DCS, PLCs, field instrumentation and control valves across power generation and balance-of-plant systems. Perform loop checks, functional testing, calibration and signal verification to ensure instrumentation and control systems operate in accordance with P&IDs, control philosophies and vendor specifications. Support control system integration and configuration, working with automation engineers and vendors to verify communications, interlocks, alarms and control logic. Participate in cold...

We are working in partnership with a global leader in energy and environmental technologies. We are currently recruiting for 2x Mechanical Commissioning Engineers to work at an Energy from Waste plant in Northwest England. The 2x Mechanical Commissioning Engineers role comes with a rate of 550- 600 per day. Key skills Lead mechanical pre-commissioning and commissioning activities for key plant systems including boiler island, steam systems, air-cooled condensers, flue gas treatment, pumps and rotating equipment. Execute and supervise system checks, flushing, pressure testing, mechanical run-ins, and functional testing, ensuring installations meet design drawings, P&IDs and OEM specifications. Coordinate system handover from construction to commissioning, working closely with the client. Support cold and hot commissioning phases, troubleshooting mechanical issues and assisting with performance testing and plant start-up activities. Prepare and maintain commissioning...

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: Responsible AI Lead Location: London / Bristol / Leeds / Edinburgh Contract Type: 6 months - possibility for extension Role Overview At an exciting stage of scaling artificial intelligence across the organisation, we are seeking a Responsible AI expert to join a central AI Centre of Excellence within the Data & Analytics function. This is a hands-on senior role focused on enabling the responsible adoption of AI across the business. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the organisation's Responsible AI governance,...

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...

UX Designer (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 As an Interaction Designer, you will play a pivotal role in our mission to improve customer acquisition and optimize onboarding journeys. You will work closely with a Content Designer and a Design Researcher, collaborating daily with Product Owners and Engineers to shape solutions that meet user needs and business goals. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and enhance user interactions for our public website and mobile platforms. Focus on improving the onboarding experience for new customers, ensuring a streamlined and engaging process. Optimize existing onboarding journeys, addressing pain points and enhancing user satisfaction. Utilize a design library to create and maintain screens, ensuring...