Interim Finance Analyst International Media Entertainment Business Manchester Harmonic are delighted to be working with a highly recognisable and market-leading media business in their search for an Interim Finance Analyst to join their growing finance team. This will be a 3 month rolling contract, sitting Outside IR35. The Business: Our client is one of the UK's most successful digital-first media organisations, reaching hundreds of millions of consumers globally through engaging content across entertainment, sport, gaming and lifestyle. Having experienced significant growth over the last decade, the business has established itself as a leader within the digital publishing landscape, combining creativity, technology and data-driven insights to build highly engaged global audiences. Despite being well-established within the industry, the business has retained a 'start-up' feel which encourages collaboration and creativity. Culturally, the business is filled with...

We are recruiting for a Project Engineer to join a respected UK Principal Contractor, working on a project in Central London. This is an excellent opportunity for a Project Engineer who is passionate about delivering projects to the highest standard while advancing their career. Start Date: ASAP Scope of Work: Supporting the delivery of complex demolition, cut-and-carve, basement, superstructure, and core construction projects. Duties: Duties: Setting Out, QA, As-builts, Temporary /permanent works coordination with design team. Hours: (Apply online only) Duration: 1 year Rate: 350- 380 per shift depending upon experience Experience & Qualifications: Previous experience as a Site/Senior/Project Engineer on a similar project Experience within the areas listed above HNC, HND or Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline Valid Management CSCS, SMSTS & First Aid Ability to drive and lead a team Strong...

Role : Area Property Operation Manager Contract Length : 6 Months initially Location : London (4 days/week on site) IR35 : Inside Rate: £550day Candidates MUST be based within a commutable distance Essential: You should have strong experience in property and FM disciplines and be able to demonstrate compliance with statutory, regulatory and professional requirements in previous roles. You should have experience in: Commercial and financial disciplines People management including mentoring, motivating and development Asset management, maintenance and contract & supplier management Managing complex customer relationships and stakeholder liaison Managing multi-project programmes of maintenance or capital investment Highly Desirable: Experience with project management processes is highly desirable. Qualifications Willing to work towards associate (SEO/band B) level membership of relevant professional body, e.g., IWFM Level 4 / 5 Member,...

Senior Quantity Surveyor/Commerical Lead - Substation Projects Location: Melksham, Wiltshire Project: National Grid Melksham Substation Rate: 450- 500 per day Contract: Temporary Hours: 50 hours per week Working Hours: 08:00-17:00 Role Overview: Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the commercial team on a major substation project in Melksham. The successful candidate will act as the commercial lead for the project, taking responsibility for the commercial management and financial performance of the works from project delivery through to completion. Key Responsibilities: Lead the commercial management of the substation project. Manage project costs, budgets, forecasts and financial reporting. Oversee valuations, applications for payment and final accounts. Manage subcontractor accounts, variations, change control and commercial negotiations. Monitor project performance against budgets and agreed commercial targets. Identify and manage...

Location: North West London Sector: Major Infrastructure / Construction The Opportunity We're looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of major construction and structural packages on a complex infrastructure project. This is a senior delivery role for someone with a strong background in structural steelwork, reinforced concrete and major construction, who is confident managing subcontractors, teams and multiple work fronts in a demanding project environment. The Role You'll take ownership of construction delivery from mobilisation through to completion, ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently, to programme and to the required quality. Key responsibilities include: Lead delivery of major structural and construction packages. Manage structural steelwork, reinforced concrete and associated civil works. Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and multidisciplinary teams. Manage construction sequencing, programmes, interfaces and...

Site Engineer (Highways & Infrastructure) Location: Norfolk Contract Rate: 350 - 450 per day (LTD / Outside IR35) Engagement Type: Long-Term Contract Start Date: Immediate / ASAP Project Overview We are seeking an experienced Site Engineer to provide support during the Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) and detailed design stage for a major regional infrastructure scheme in Norfolk. The project scope includes 2.5km of new single carriageway, active travel routes, roundabouts, new bridge structures, major drainage, utility diversions, and 800m of dual carriageway/interchange modifications. You will report directly to the Agent and manage on-site survey works, ground investigations, and site clearance activities safely, efficiently, and "right first time." Key Responsibilities Site Surveying & Setting Out: Set out and survey points/locations using GPS. Manage site survey packages including topography, Ground Investigation (GI), pavement, and...

Job Title: Risk Manager - DV Location: Corsham (Hybrid 4 days per week onsite) Contract Duration : 12 months initially with high possibility of extension as funding already approved to Sept 2028 Daily Rate: £ 531.31/day (Umbrella Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: DV - Must be able to hold STRAP Sole British National Essential: Sole UK National Must be able to be STRAP inducted and have no foreign connections for them or their families. Risk Management Experience of preparing and reporting performance reports Ability to work to short deadlines and to prioritise accordingly, ensuring organisational tasks are carried out efficiently Planning and managing the effective use of resource Experience of managing professional relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders Managing the RAIDO logs across the overall team and business Managing RISKS, dependencies, assumptions, project reporting, scheduling and updated as...

Site Engineer (Highways & Infrastructure) Location: Norfolk Contract Rate: £350 - £450 per day (LTD / Outside IR35) Engagement Type: Long-Term Contract Start Date: Immediate / ASAP Project Overview We are seeking an experienced Site Engineer to provide support during the Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) and detailed design stage for a major regional infrastructure scheme in Norfolk. The project scope includes 2.5km of new single carriageway, active travel routes, roundabouts, new bridge structures, major drainage, utility diversions, and 800m of dual carriageway/interchange modifications. You will report directly to the Agent and manage on-site survey works, ground investigations, and site clearance activities safely, efficiently, and "right first time." Key Responsibilities Site Surveying & Setting Out: Set out and survey points/locations using GPS. Manage site survey packages including topography, Ground Investigation (GI),...

HR Change Consultant 3 Days per Week Two-Year Fixed-Term Role Norfolk & North London Flexible daily rate Inside IR35 We are seeking an experienced HR Change Consultant to lead a two-year people and culture transformation programme. Working closely with Directors and managers, you will drive cultural change, improve employee engagement and retention, strengthen management capability and embed practical, sustainable HR processes. Skills & experience required: Senior-level HR and organisational change experience Strong employee relations and employment law knowledge Proven cultural change and employee engagement experience Excellent coaching and line-manager development skills Talent management, succession planning and recruitment experience Strong communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills Commercial, pragmatic and hands-on approach Ability to operate confidently with Directors and senior leaders This...

Job Title: Commercial Practitioner Location: Hybrid - Liverpool/Birmingham/Newport or Norwich (2 days per week on site) Contract Duration : 6 Months Daily Rate: £ 550/day (Umbrella Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Essential: Public sector procurement experience/ contract management/ stakeholder engagement PCR 2015 Knowledge of PA2023 Experience working in professional services procurement Contract management background . This is an officer level role and is a support role but the candidate will be working independently supporting the contract leads. The Role: Lead the team to develop and implement plans to retain and grow spend, drive value and deliver commercial benefits (savings) with current and new customers and improve service quality; Execute engagement plans for communications with current and new customers to establish and enact retention and growth of spend through Commercial Agreements; Understand the customer business needs and intent,...

VP Markets Operations - Reconciliations & Controls (ETD & OTC Clearing Migration) Location: Canary Wharf, London Working Pattern: Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days remote) Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week Rate: £550- £634 per day (Umbrella) Contract Duration: ASAP start until 15 October 2027 About the Role We are seeking an experienced VP Markets Operations professional to join a major transformation programme within a leading global investment bank. This role will play a key part in supporting a large-scale Books and Records Migration Programme across the Exchange Traded Derivatives (ETD) and OTC Clearing business. The successful candidate will bring strong expertise in reconciliations, controls, and operations, alongside proven experience managing testing cycles, supporting complex migrations, and engaging with senior stakeholders across global teams. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a high-profile strategic initiative...

Astute's Renewables team is partnering with one of the UK's leading commercial solar solutions providers to recruit a Project manager on a 4 month contract for its sites across the Stoke-on-Trent area. The Project Manager role comes with a day rate of 450- 500 per day. Key skills required for the Project Manager role Must have Project Management experience, managing commercial solar projects. Ideally looking for candidates from an electrical background with technical expertise. Must already be living in the UK and have right to work in the UK. SMSTS. CSCS. Location, day rate and timeframe of the Project Manager role Stoke-on-Trent, managing multiple sites in this area. Initial 4 month contract, but likely to get extended to 6 months, also with opportunities for future work. 450- 500 per day. Astute People are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual...

Job Advert: Interim Procurement Manager Location: South East England Contract Type: Temporary Daily Rate: 500 per day Working Pattern: 3 days per week IR35 Status: Inside Scope Our client is seeking a dynamic and experienced Interim Procurement Manager to join their team, providing essential procurement leadership across an area going through LGR in South East England. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned professional to make a meaningful impact within the public sector. Role Overview: The successful candidate will leverage their extensive procurement experience in local government or the wider public sector to navigate a complex and evolving environment. This role is pivotal in ensuring effective commercial outcomes, robust governance, and compliance with public procurement requirements. Key Responsibilities: Leadership & Advice: Provide effective procurement leadership and professional advice to senior stakeholders. Procurement Activity:...

Birmingham Based Multi-Million Pound Programme Opportunity for Extension A contract Programme Manager position has arisen within an established engineering and manufacturing business following the award of a major, multi-million pound customer programme. Reporting directly to the Director level, you'll take ownership of the programme and coordinate activity across Engineering, Design, Supply Chain, Production and Quality. You'll manage several priorities, influence teams across the business and ensure the programme remains on track against demanding delivery dates. Programme Manager responsibilities include - Develop and manage the programme plan across design, validation, production readiness and delivery. Coordinate Engineering, Supply Chain, Production and Quality activities to ensure key milestones are achieved. Monitor material availability, supplier lead times and production capacity, identifying and addressing risks to delivery. Act as a key customer contact,...

Key responsibilities include: Manage ECI, advanced and main works packages, including surveys, design, enabling and construction activities. Provide end-to-end project management against cost, programme, quality, safety and commercial objectives, with package values up to 35m. Lead coordination between client, contractor, designer and key stakeholders across complex rail and civils interfaces. Manage delivery within an NEC4 Target Cost Contract environment, including cost control, change, risk and forecasting. Support PACE, governance, procurement and assurance requirements. Manage access, possessions, logistics and construction sequencing within an operational railway environment. Support scope development, optioneering, value engineering and delivery strategies. Ensure compliance with Network Rail standards, CDM 2015, safety, quality and performance requirements. Manage project risks, opportunities, KPIs and project controls. Coordinate delivery across civils,...

Senior Quantity Surveyor (Contract) - Civil Infrastructure Location: Aberdeen (Hybrid - 3 days office/site, 2 days WFH) Rate: 500 - 550 per day (Umbrella / Inside IR35) Duration: Initial contract through December 2026 (ASAP Start) Work Pattern: Monday - Friday, 42 hours per week About the Role We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage major commercial packages on a significant civil infrastructure development in the Aberdeenshire region. Joining during the crucial pre-construction phase ahead of main build start, you will take commercial ownership of high-value civil work packages. This contract bridges a key resource gap and offers long-term stability running through to at least the end of 2026. Key Responsibilities Lead the commercial management and administration of major subcontracts, specifically groundwork's (packages valued at 22m and 6m) and structural steel/envelope packages ( 13m). Administer subcontracts under NEC3 Option...

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Sub Agent to lead and control a key section of a significant infrastructure project located near Penryth. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a 2.5KM highway and roadworks project, managing a dedicated team of section engineers, site engineers, and apprentices to ensure efficient delivery of works. Responsibilities: Project Leadership: Take overall responsibility for the construction works, ensuring that all activities align with project schedules and business objectives. Health, Safety & Environment: Maintain a relentless focus on Zero Harm. Review method statements and risk assessments, lead accident investigations, and ensure all site activities comply with rigorous safety standards, including confined space and hot works permits. Team Management: Motivate and mentor your team, monitoring performance and providing coaching to ensure the development of technical skills across all levels....

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Sub Agent to lead and control a key section of a significant infrastructure project located near Penryth. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a 2.5KM highway and roadworks project, managing a dedicated team of section engineers, site engineers, and apprentices to ensure efficient delivery of works. Responsibilities: Project Leadership: Take overall responsibility for the construction works, ensuring that all activities align with project schedules and business objectives. Health, Safety & Environment: Maintain a relentless focus on Zero Harm. Review method statements and risk assessments, lead accident investigations, and ensure all site activities comply with rigorous safety standards, including confined space and hot works permits. Team Management: Motivate and mentor your team, monitoring performance and providing coaching to ensure the development of technical skills across all levels. Commercial...

Senior Quantity Surveyor Water Location: Lincoln / Lincolnshire Rate: £550 £580 per day (Inside IR35) Contract: Freelance Initial 6 Months Working Pattern: Circa 3 days site/office, 2 days home Start: ASAP An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a major UK infrastructure contractor delivering capital maintenance works across the water sector. The role will initially be a 6-month contract and will see you joining a close-knit commercial team responsible for delivering a portfolio of capital maintenance schemes across Lincolnshire. With a number of projects currently working towards key completion dates, we are looking for an experienced commercial professional who can quickly integrate into the team, take ownership of existing schemes and drive them through commercial close-out. Projects typically range from circa £500k up to £2m in value. Key Responsibilities Commercial management of multiple capital maintenance...

Senior Engineer - Principal Contractor Teesside Working with the Principal Contractor on Net Zero Teesside, one of the UK's most significant low-carbon infrastructure programmes, we're looking for a Senior Engineer to join the team delivering this landmark project. This is a genuine opportunity to work on a nationally important scheme, with a business that's investing heavily in the region and in the people delivering it. The Role You'll take a lead engineering role across your area of the works, providing technical direction to junior engineers and ensuring works are delivered safely, to programme, and to the standard the project demands. You'll work closely with design, commercial and site teams to keep engineering solutions practical, compliant and deliverable. Provide day-to-day technical and engineering leadership on site Review and approve method statements, drawings and technical submissions Ensure work is carried out in line with design intent, specification and...