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: Senior Data Engineer Location: Solihull - Hybrid Contract: 3 months with possible extension. Rate: 550 - 650 inside umbrella Purpose Design, build and assure scalable, secure data products and pipelines across Azure, AWS and Databricks. Lead data integration design, technical decisions and best practices, while mentoring engineers and enabling high-quality analytics, BI and data science outcomes. Reporting & Collaboration Reports to Lead Data Engineer with oversight from Head of Data Operations & Engineering Works across Data Science,...

Application Support Are you ready to take your career to the next level in the dynamic world of Banking and Finance? Our client is on the lookout for a passionate and self-motivated Application Support candidate to join their vibrant team on a fixed-term contract! If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy tackling challenges head-on, this role might be perfect for you! Location: London/New York Contract Length: 6 months Working Pattern: Full Time Daily Rate: 419 - 490 About the Role: As an Application Support - AVP, you will play a crucial role in supporting our client's development teams in production environments. Your expertise will help ensure smooth application operations, all while enhancing communication with our Data Centre and Help Desk staff. Join us in delivering exceptional service to our Business Clients! Key Responsibilities: Troubleshoot and resolve issues with Applications, diving deep into Windows Servers and Databases (SQL Server...

Job Title: Project Manager Location: Newcastle (Hybrid min.2 days per week onsite) Contract Duration : 15 Months Daily Rate: £ 500/day (Umbrella Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Do you want to lead and deliver important and innovative projects that reduce the risk of flooding and enhance the environment? We are looking for Project Mangers to join us in Programme & Contract Management (PCM) in a rewarding and prominent role within our integrated project teams taking responsibility for the management of projects as the Client project manager. You will put health, safety and the environment at forefront of project delivery. By applying strong commercial understanding in project, contract and risk management you will manage the project delivery process from initial strategic planning, through to feasibility, detailed design and then into implementation, construction and handover. You will make project decisions informed by technical leads whilst following...

Infrastructure Engineering Specialist - DV Cleared Contract Daily Rate: Up to 650 (inside IR35 via umbrella) Contract Length: 12 months 5 days onsite per week in London is required Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Our client, a leading organisation in the engineering sector, is on the hunt for an enthusiastic Infrastructure Engineering Specialist with DV clearance. If you're passionate about technical excellence and eager to collaborate with a dynamic team, this is the opportunity for you! About the Role: Join a multi-disciplined engineering practise focused on delivering top-notch technical capabilities to our customers. As an Infrastructure Engineering Specialist, you'll play a pivotal role in executing high-level designs and ensuring the stability of network and infrastructure environments that align with our client's strategic goals. What You'll Be Doing: In this key position, you will: Implement Designs: Manage the implementation of high-level...

Contract - Project Manager - Outside IR35 - Home based but some travel for meetings namely London. Must have experience across HRIS/Supply Chain and Mobile Apps - or at least two of the three Our end client requires an experienced Project Manager to lead and deliver three key business transformation initiatives over a three-month engagement. Start date - Immediate - 29th of June at the very latest - preferably within 24 hours of contract offer! Pay rate 450 to 500 per day (outside IR35) Home based but travel to London for meetings when needed Must operate under a UK Ltd company with public liability and professional indemnity insurances in place Success Measures: Successful delivery will include: Company-wide supplier KPI reporting framework implemented and operational. Mobile application projects delivered and adopted by operational teams. Company integration delivered and transitioned into business-as-usual operation. Effective governance,...

Job title: Piping Engineer Job Type: Contract Start date: Immediate Duration: Up to Dec 2026 (Extension possible beyond this) Pay rate: Up to 375 PAYE / 505 Umbrella per day Location: Bridgwater, Somerset Hours of work: 5 days per week The Piping Engineer will be responsible for the preparation and delivery of Mechanical and Piping Construction Work Packs, supporting construction activities within the nuclear industry. The role involves reviewing technical documentation, conducting constructability assessments, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, defining work scopes, and ensuring compliance with nuclear safety, quality, and project requirements. The successful candidate will support installation planning, resolve technical issues, and drive the timely delivery of work packs to enable safe and efficient construction execution. Applicants should be able to demonstrate of the following skills/experience: Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering (or...

Test & Commissioning Manager with a Automation/Manufacturing & Engineering background only, no IT £380 - £400 per day per hour (Outside IR35) Initial 6-month contract (Monday to Friday ) CSCS / ECS Card Required You will be responsible for the following: • Develop and execute testing strategies and documentation, including Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), Tests on Completion, and Performance Tests. • Plan and conduct on-site testing, both internally and in customer-witnessed scenarios. • Ensure delivered systems meet as sold specifications and align with customer needs. Escalate any identified gaps to the Lead System Integration Manager (SIM). • Validate safety systems, material flow, and messaging between PLC and WMS/WCS systems. • Own and manage the testing issue punch list using tools like Jira, including prioritising, resolving, and escalating issues. • Work closely with stakeholders to re-test and confirm defect resolution. • Conduct volume and stress...

Job title: Welding NDT - Field Engineer Job Type: Contract Start date: Immediate Duration: December 2026 (subject to extension) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 only Pay rate: Up to 350 PAYE or 475 Umbrella per day Location: Bridgwater, Somerset Role Overview: The Welding/NDT Field Engineer is responsible for quality surveillance of mechanical construction activities on a nuclear construction project, ensuring contractor works comply with approved technical requirements, specifications, and quality control plans. The role covers fabrication, installation, and assembly of piping systems, equipment, and supports within a nuclear environment. Working within the Site Quality Surveillance Team, the engineer provides independent verification of work quality, identifies and reports non-conformances, and ensures issues are managed through formal processes. The role requires close coordination with site teams and contractors to support safe, compliant, and high-quality...

Infrastructure Engineer - Contract - East Bristol (mostly remote) - up to 525/day - inside IR35 - Initial 6 months, with potential to extend Must have SC clearance We're working with an organisation in East Bristol that is looking for an experienced Infrastructure Engineer to support a major programme of infrastructure change. This is a hands-on contract role suited to someone confident working across virtualisation, storage, backup, Microsoft cloud services, and technical design. The successful contractor will play a key role in helping the organisation migrate away from VMware, modernise backup solutions, improve storage capability, and strengthen overall cyber resilience. Key Responsibilities for the Infrastructure Engineer Scope, design, and implement a replacement virtualisation platform as part of a move away from VMware. Support the migration and improvement of backup solutions, including widening backup coverage across Microsoft 365 and Azure environments....

Job title: Electrical Engineer Job Type: Contract Start date: Immediate Duration: December 2026 (subject to extension) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 only Pay rate: Up to 405 PAYE or 550 Umbrella per day Location: Remote working - 1 day in the office and or on site required every 2 weeks, subject to client's request Role Overview: We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to provide technical leadership and engineering support across a portfolio of Solar PV, Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), and private wire projects. The role involves supporting projects throughout the full lifecycle, from development and design through to construction, commissioning, and handover, ensuring solutions are safe, compliant, technically robust, and commercially viable. The successful candidate will provide technical assurance, review engineering deliverables, manage engineering risks, and work closely with multidisciplinary teams to drive successful project delivery and...

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,...

Location: Reigate, Surrey (UK) IR35 Status: Outside IR35 (Pending satisfactory QDOS Assessment) Duration: 12 Months+ (Long-term framework assignment) Sector: Tier 1 Civil Engineering (Water / Wastewater Infrastructure) About the Role We are seeking an experienced, contract Site Agent to lead the successful execution of major civil engineering packages on a long-term utility framework in Reigate. Reporting directly to the Project Manager, you will operate as the primary technical and operational lead for your section of works, managing site teams, programming, and commercial reporting. You will bring proven experience managing multi-disciplinary civil works with complex interfaces This role offers a secure, minimum 12-month assignment with a premier Top Tier contractor. Key Responsibilities Package Delivery & Autonomy: Manage and deliver large-scale civil infrastructure packages from inception to handover, supporting and reporting directly to the...

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex IT and cyber security projects within a regulated utilities environment. This role will be responsible for managing multiple workstreams, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in line with governance and compliance requirements. You will work closely with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and delivery partners to drive successful outcomes across a portfolio of cyber enhancement initiatives. Key Responsibilities Lead the end-to-end delivery of complex projects from initiation through to completion. Develop and maintain detailed project plans, ensuring progress is monitored and reported effectively. Manage project governance, including RAID logs, financial reporting, highlight reports, and stakeholder updates. Build and maintain strong relationships with business stakeholders, technical teams, suppliers, and third-party partners. Identify, manage, and mitigate project...

Job Title: Civil Engineer Salary: 50 - 60 (dependent on experience) Location: Reading Type: Contract - Inside IR35, hybrid working About the Role: Our client is seeking a Civil Engineer with 5+ years' experience who is ready to hit the ground running. You'll work closely with a senior engineer on a diverse portfolio of projects, including large-scale civil schemes and complex mechanical and electrical designs. Your work will cover design development and, when design work slows, involvement in project management and commercial activities. This role offers significant development opportunities due to the breadth of experience it provides. About Our Client: Our client is a well-established engineering organisation delivering innovative and complex infrastructure projects across the UK. They value versatility, technical expertise, and the opportunity for engineers to develop across multiple disciplines. Key Responsibilities: Design development across civil,...

We are currently recruiting for a Site Agent (Marine / Coastal) to join a tier-one main contractor on a flagship civil engineering scheme, based out of Bristol on a hybrid basis. While you must have a strong background in site delivery, this specific role is focused on the critical pre-construction phase -defining the project's strategy, constructing the scope of works, and packaging the project up before it goes out to tender and into full-scale delivery. The Role Working within a highly strategic environment, you will bridge the gap between initial engineering concepts and live site delivery. You will use your practical marine experience to scope, de-risk, and prepare major packages of work. Your day-to-day will involve: Scope Construction: Reviewing complex engineering plans to build comprehensive, practical Scopes of Work for major marine and civil engineering packages. Package Management: Developing and structuring procurement packages, ensuring all technical...

Join Our Investment Banking Giant as a Power Platform Developer! Location: Canary Wharf (3 days a week onsite) Contract Duration: Up to 2 years! Day Rate: 416 - 490 Per Day DOE Interviews : 1st stage face to face (essential), followed by teams chat What's in Store for You: We are on the lookout for a cheerful and professional Power Platform Developer who is eager to make a difference. Join our energetic team and play a key role in transforming our business processes through cutting-edge technology. What We're Looking For: Proven experience as a Power Platform Developer. Strong understanding of Microsoft Power Platform tools and their capabilities. Proficiency in Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, and Dataverse. Proven M365, C# and JavaScript experience Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication skills to effectively convey technical...

M&E Senior Project manager Sector: Data Centres Client side Location: Newport Great opportunity to work on multiple projects in a live data centre ensuring project are managed and handed back in a timely manner. As the post holder, you will be expected to have expertise in working within mission critical facilities such as complex Tier 3 or above Data Centres. A definitive understanding of building services systems, contingency procedures and be proactive in passing on this knowledge through development of the engineering team. The Project Manager will be ensuring the required standards are met and exceeded when operating critical infrastructure and reducing the down time on Projects within that operating paradigm To ensure the highest engineering standards are achieved and maintained at all times by both 3rd party specialist and engineering staff alike. To oversee competencies of 3rd party specialist and engineering staff, train, coach and mentor the...