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: UAT Analyst (Financial Crime / AML) Location: London HEX - Hybrid ( 2 - 3 days in office) Contract: 9 months with possible extension. Rate: 450 - 500 inside umbrella Overview This role sits within the Financial Crime function, with a strong emphasis on testing and system validation across sanctions and screening activities in EMEA. The successful candidate will play a critical role in User Acceptance Testing (UAT), system upgrades, and control validation , while maintaining a solid understanding of Financial Crime processes. This is a high-priority,...

Customer Journey Manager (Business Analyst Data Quality) 6 Months - Contract Leeds / Edinburgh (2 days a week on site) Are you passionate about data and its impact on customer experience? Do you thrive in a dynamic banking environment where your analytical skills can shine? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! What You'll Do: As the Customer Journey Manager focused on Data Quality, you'll play a pivotal role in enhancing our customer experience through effective data management. Here's what your day-to-day will look like: Data Analysis: Dive deep into various data sources to identify key themes, trends, and potential business impacts that drive decision-making. Research Excellence: Conduct primary research and curate relevant information to inform analysis and reporting. Stakeholder Support: Enable and advise stakeholders on data management systems and frameworks to maximize business benefits. Documentation Development: Craft, edit, and...

Customer Journey Manager (Business Analyst Data Quality) 6 Months - Contract Leeds / Edinburgh (2 days a week on site) Are you passionate about data and its impact on customer experience? Do you thrive in a dynamic banking environment where your analytical skills can shine? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! What You'll Do: As the Customer Journey Manager focused on Data Quality, you'll play a pivotal role in enhancing our customer experience through effective data management. Here's what your day-to-day will look like: Data Analysis: Dive deep into various data sources to identify key themes, trends, and potential business impacts that drive decision-making. Research Excellence: Conduct primary research and curate relevant information to inform analysis and reporting. Stakeholder Support: Enable and advise stakeholders on data management systems and frameworks to maximize business benefits. Documentation Development: Craft, edit,...

Job Title: Crytography and Key Management Specialist Location:Knutsford Rate: Up to 450 a day Start Date: Mid July Job Type:Contract 6 months The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Cryptography & Key Management Specialist to join a high-performing security team responsible for the delivery, support, and governance of enterprise cryptographic services. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the integrity, availability, and security of cryptographic infrastructure and key management services across a complex global environment. The successful candidate will combine strong technical knowledge of cryptographic technologies with a risk and control mindset, supporting business-critical applications and services while maintaining compliance with security, audit, and regulatory requirements. Key Responsibilities Manage and support cryptographic infrastructure, including Hardware Security Modules (HSMs), key management platforms, and certificate services....

Senior Quantity Surveyor (Plymouth) Fulltime An opportunity to work on our MOD project in Plymouth, delivering major redevelopment works over the coming years. PAYE basis Paid Holidays: 30 days per year (including bank holidays) Must Have : • Professionally qualified operator with at least 3 years post qualification experience or 5+ years relevant experience. • Academic Qualifications in Quantity Surveying (HNC, BSc, MSc or equivalent). • CSCS White PQP/AQP Card. • Bachelor s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related field. • Extensive experience within construction or infrastructure projects. • Strong knowledge of construction contracts, procurement methods and cost control techniques. • Experience preparing cost estimates, budgets and financial forecasts. • Experience reviewing and negotiating contracts, subcontracts and variations. • Experience managing procurement processes and subcontractor packages. • Strong...

Transaction Management Specialist Contract Type: Temporary Daily Rate: .00 Umbrella Working Pattern: Full Time, hybrid 3 days in office based in Belfast and 2 days work from home. Key Responsibilities: Engage directly with sales teams and structuring desks daily. Build strong relationships with key business partners, internal legal colleagues, and external counsel. Manage multiple transactions simultaneously, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Draught, review, and analyse legal documentation for structured products. Document and manage product lifecycle events such as unwinds, amendments, and restructurings. Negotiate and advise on Distribution Agreements with third-party distributors. Work on document templating and automation projects to enhance efficiency. Qualifications: 0-2 years of relevant experience in a corporate legal department, law firm, or financial services. Exceptional organisational skills with a keen eye for detail. Strong...

Job Title: Rail Energy Manager Job Purpose To lead the delivery and continuous improvement of the Route's rail energy management strategy, driving energy efficiency, cost reduction, carbon reduction, and regulatory compliance across railway operations, infrastructure, stations, depots, and associated assets. Key Accountabilities Develop, implement, and continuously improve the Route's Rail Energy Management Plan in alignment with organisational objectives and sustainability targets. Monitor, analyse, and report on traction and non-traction energy consumption across the Route, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities for performance improvement. Maintain and enhance the Route's Energy Management System in accordance with BS EN ISO 50001 and support ongoing certification and compliance activities. Conduct energy audits and assessments across railway infrastructure, stations, depots, offices, and operational facilities to identify energy-saving...

Astute's Power Team are partnering with a Leading EPC Contractor within the Energy Sector. We are currently recruiting for a HV Electrical Commissioning Engineer to join their Open Cycle Gas Turbine project based in Stewartby, Bedfordshire. The HV Electrical Commissioning Engineer position comes with a day rate from 550.00 to 575.00 per day outside of IR35. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role: Lead and coordinate all high-voltage (HV) commissioning activities associated with the 298MW OCGT plant, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient delivery in line with project milestones. Execute detailed HV commissioning plans, switching schedules, and energisation procedures, aligned with the overall project commissioning strategy and grid connection programme. Supervise and manage pre-commissioning and commissioning of HV systems, including GIS/AIS switchgear, power transformers, generator step-up (GSU) transformers, protection & control systems, and grid interface...

Astute's Power team are looking to recruit a Civil Quantity Surveyor on an Energy from Waste Project in Essex on a 12 month minimum contract. Key skills Oversee commercial aspects of remaining project packages including structural steelwork, cladding, and administration building fit-out works Provide commercial support across minor civil works and associated infrastructure elements Administer and manage preliminaries packages , including scaffolding, design services, and other site-wide costs Assist in the close-out of the main civil works account , ensuring all final accounts are accurately prepared, agreed, and settled Prepare, submit, and negotiate interim valuations and final accounts with clients and subcontractors Monitor and control project costs, identifying risks, variations, and opportunities to maintain budget compliance Manage subcontractor procurement , including tendering, analysis, and appointment Review and assess variations, change orders, and...

We are recruiting for a leading Tier-1 infrastructure main contractor delivering major capital frameworks across the UK water sector. They are expanding their delivery team to manage a diverse portfolio of wastewater projects. Schemes range from small asset maintenance and upgrades to large-scale civil new-build developments. Their focus is on efficient, safe delivery that minimises carbon impact and ensures high client satisfaction. Job Purpose You will manage all commercial aspects of your assigned projects in accordance with the contract, company procedures, and client requirements to protect margins and cash flow. Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting: Prepare accurate monthly cost/value reconciliations (CVRs), cash flow forecasts, cost control reports, and budgets. Contract Administration: Draft and issue timely, compliant contractual notices and formal correspondence. Payment Management: Prepare main contract applications for payment and assess,...

Interim Financial Controller PE-Backed Creative Agency 6 Month Contract The Client Harmonic are delighted to be partnering with a fast-growth, PE-backed creative agency group in their search for an Interim Financial Controller to support the finance function during a key period of growth and transformation. This role will report directly to the CFO and play a critical role in ensuring the smooth running of the finance function, delivering high-quality financial reporting, completing the annual audit process, and maintaining strong financial controls across the group. Our client is an international creative services group with operations across Europe, North America and the Middle East. The business comprises several specialist brands delivering high-end creative, visual and experiential services to a global client base. The Role Reporting directly to the CFO, the Interim Financial Controller will take ownership of the day-to-day finance function, ensuring...

Location: Reading (Hybrid - 1 day a week on-site) Duration: Long-Term Freelance Rate: Competitive Daily Rate (Strictly Inside IR35) We are currently recruiting for a Project Planner with specialist water industry experience to join a tier-one engineering leader. In this role, you will oversee and drive the planning functions across a diverse portfolio of major water infrastructure and environmental schemes throughout the Thames Water region. This position offers excellent hybrid flexibility, requiring you to be based out of the Reading office just one day per week. The Role Working within a fast-paced and collaborative environment, you will be responsible for creating, maintaining, and managing robust project schedules from pre-construction through to delivery. Your day-to-day will involve: Baseline Scheduling: Developing and updating fully resourced, logically linked project programmes (using Primavera P6) in line with project specifications and milestones....

Event Manager Contract Daily Rate: 400 - 450 (inside IR35 via umbrella) Contract Length: 6 Months Hybrid working - 2 - 3 days in London per week Are you an experienced Event Manager looking for a thrilling opportunity to showcase your skills in a dynamic and international environment? Our client is on the hunt for a talented individual to join their Marketing Services & Operations team, delivering exceptional client-facing events across the UK, France, and wider EMEA. Why This Role? As the demand for events surges, our client needs additional support to manage their impressive portfolio of events. This role will help alleviate current capacity constraints and ensure seamless execution across multiple markets. This is your chance to make a significant impact while enhancing team resilience and operational efficiency! What You'll Be Doing: End-to-End Event Management: Oversee the entire planning lifecycle from concept to delivery. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate...

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: Quality Assurance (Trade & Transaction Reporting) Location: London - Hybrid ( 2-3 days in office is essential) Contract: Through to 31/03/2027 Rate: 550 - 600 inside umbrella Background The firm is undergoing major business and technology transformation, expanding products and customer base while maintaining strong regulatory compliance. It operates trade/transaction reporting monitoring with a dedicated Operations & IT TTR team. This role ensures the effectiveness of banking and capital markets TTR functions, supports regression testing,...

Job Title : Estates Strategy Lead - SC Location: Swindon, Coventry, Newport, Manchester, Leeds or Norwich (Whichever is closest 2 days/week on site) Contract Duration : 31/3/27 Daily Rate : £ 600/day (Umbrella Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: SC (Must be eligible) My client is seeking a Strategic Estates Lead to design and deliver a future-ready Estate Strategy. This role is central to our transformation, working in lockstep with the design of our new Target Operating Model (TOM). You will act as the critical bridge between internal mission requirements and wider government property standards, ensuring our physical footprint is identified, optimised, compliant, and operationally sound. Key Responsibilities Stakeholder Collaboration: Facilitate deep-dive sessions with internal stakeholders to capture operational requirements, while managing strategic relationships with external bodies to define the Future Estate Strategy. TOM & Strategy...

Senior Planner - Based in Bridgewater, Birmingham or North Yorkshire Overview Our client, a leading civil engineering contractor, is seeking an experienced Senior Planner to join a major infrastructure programme. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the planning and delivery of complex civil engineering works, working closely with project teams to ensure programmes are robust, achievable, and accurately reflect project performance. The successful candidate will have strong Primavera P6 expertise, a solid understanding of NEC contracts, and experience assessing and managing Compensation Events. An engineering or construction background is highly desirable. Key Responsibilities Develop, maintain, and update detailed project programmes using Primavera P6. Produce baseline programmes, progress updates, recovery plans, and what-if scenarios. Work closely with project managers, site teams, commercial teams, and subcontractors to ensure programmes...