Senior Category Buyer Location: Warwick or Castle Donington (Hybrid - 1 day per week on-site) Day Rate: From 550 (via Umbrella) Duration: 12-Month Initial Contract We're supporting a leading UK energy transmission and infrastructure organisation in the search for a Senior Category Buyer to play a key role in delivering strategic procurement across major infrastructure programmes. This is an opportunity to work on nationally significant, high-value projects, shaping supply chain strategy and driving commercial outcomes across complex, capital-intensive categories. The Role: As a Senior Category Buyer, you will operate at the centre of strategic sourcing activity , working closely with Category Managers and senior stakeholders to deliver end-to-end procurement across critical categories. You will lead sourcing events, develop category strategies, and negotiate complex commercial agreements to secure best value while managing risk. This role sits within a...

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: Performance Manager Location: Warwick / Hybrid Contract Type: 6 months contract Job Purpose We're working with a leading organisation operating in a complex, regulated environment to appoint a Performance Manager. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for shaping how performance is defined, measured, and understood at executive level. You will ensure senior leaders and the Board receive clear, timely, and high-quality insight that supports confident, evidence-based decision making. You will combine strong analytical capability with...

Job Title: Commercial Manager Location: Caldicot (Main Base) + South Wales Sites Office Base: Beacon Business Park, Caldicot Start Date: 05/05/2026 End Date: 04/10/2026 (Temp to Perm potential) Duration: Up to 5 months initially Working Pattern: Monday - Friday Hours: 08:00 - 17:00 (40 hours per week) Rate: 700 per day (negotiable) Payment Options: Umbrella (PAYE/CIS) IR35 Status: TBC - Potentially Outside IR35 (QDOS assessment required) Working Style: Hybrid (mix of site, office, and WFH depending on project needs) About the Role: Across the UK's infrastructure sector, there is a growing need not just to maintain existing assets, but to upgrade and future-proof them. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to critical energy projects while continuing to develop your own career in a supportive and forward-thinking environment. You'll be joining a team that prioritises safety, collaboration, and high-quality delivery, with a strong focus on creating a positive and...

Job Title: Change Commercial Manager Location: Pembroke 400kV Substation (Merlin House, Langstone Business Park) Start Date: 05/05/2026 End Date: 18/12/2026 Duration: 7 months Working Pattern: 5 days per week Hours: 08:00 - 17:00 Rate: Up to 600 per day DOE Contract Type: Temporary IR35 Status: Inside IR35 (LTD not permitted) Role Overview: You will be responsible for managing commercial change processes across the project, specifically handling compensation events linked to design changes under an NEC4 Option C contract. This is a hands-on role requiring strong commercial acumen, stakeholder management, and the ability to operate within a fast-paced, high-value infrastructure environment. Key Responsibilities: Assess, price, and negotiate compensation events relating to design changes Identify and evaluate changes in design scope and their commercial impact Carry out measurement and take-offs of quantities Liaise with Supply chain partners, Design consultants, Internal...

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: Market Risk QA Lead - Tester Location: London - hybrid - 2/3 days in office Contract: 6-month contract Rate: 600 - 650 Inside IR35 Purpose of Job We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced AVP-level Market Risk QA to carry out functional testing, regression testing, and other related testing, governance, and quality assurance across Market Risk technology platforms and regulatory change initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in banking or financial services testing, with a solid understanding of market risk systems,...

Senior Design Researcher (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 Working in a multi-disciplinary design, product, and engineering team, you'll develop and lead the research strategy for a key area of our business. You'll also be supported by our wider Design Research and Analytics community. You'll be responsible for managing the research plan and roadmap for your service or product area. You'll deliver research to solve customer problems, unlock new opportunities, and guide what is created. You'll enjoy working on varied research across the product development lifecycle, from generative to evaluative research Key Responsibilities: Conduct qualitative and quantitative research to gather user insights and identify pain points. Facilitate usability testing and analyse...

Job title: Technical Architect Job Type: Contract Start date: Immediate Duration: Up to Dec 2026 (Extension possible beyond this) Pay rate: Up to 650 per day, PAYE Location: London / Leiston, Suffolk Hours of work: Monday - Friday Reporting to the Technical Assurance Manager, the Technical Architect is responsible for designing and assuring complex technical solutions. The role provides technical leadership and guidance across projects, ensuring that technology solutions are secure, scalable, reliable, and aligned. The Technical Architect works closely with the Technical Assurance Manager and the Head of Architecture to ensure that technical design and delivery adhere to high standards of quality, security, and operational excellence. This includes working directly with Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers, acting as a subject matter expert, and ensuring all technical decisions align with the enterprises architecture and technical assurance frameworks. Applicants...

This is a Client side opportunity for an M&E Project Manger working within a Client Side Construction Projects team for a significant Data Centre owner / operator. This is a live data centre and a busy role whereby you will be Project Managing various building services upgrades and retrofits on site KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Can hold others accountable. Stake holder management. Drive efficiencies in the program. Able to deliver under pressure and look for opportunities. MEP background comfortable managing contractors, consultants. Good communication skills able to work with client side internal operations teams and get the best from them. Strong experience in data centres, live DC environments and maintaining SLA availability tier 3 requirements. Strong Admin skills understanding of audit trails and developing/working to process. Methodical and effective in decisions. Able to report up blockers issues next steps and recommendations and track weekly progress. Solution...

Job Title: Senior Construction Project Manager Location: London (2 days/week on site) Contract Duration : 31/12/26 Daily Rate: £700/day (Umbrella Maximum) IR35 Status : Inside IR35 Security Clearance: SC The Role: This person would be the senior project manager for a high profile project in the built environment sector taking place in London and would have the technical and scheduling knowledge to manage the contractors delivery teams and designer. Job Responsibilities: Lead construction delivery. Hold the contractor to account on scheduling and cost. Risk Management & Mitigation. Identify potential project roadblocks such as permit delays or budget overruns and implement strategies to keep the project on track. Primary Liaison. Act as the main point of contact between the owner/developer and the design team (Architects/Engineers). Coordination between professional services, contractor, key stakeholders & internal stakeholders. Regular reporting...

Role: Procurement Manager Salary/Rate: £70-77 per hr inside IR35 Location: Hybrid, Reading Contract Duration: 18-months We are currently looking for a Procurement Manager for our government client. This Procurement Manager role is hybrid, based between working 2 days per week on site in Reading and the remainder of the week working remotely. There is no further flexibility with the on-site requirement. The contract for the Procurement Manager position is for 18-months, with potential to extend, operating inside IR35. Security Clearance: Security Check ("SC Clearance") This role is inside IR35 - Due to the service of the role, it will now be based on an Umbrella solution. Essential skills/experience required: Proven procurement and strategic sourcing experience within the public sector, including use of Government frameworks Strong working knowledge of PA23 and PCR, with demonstrable compliance in complex procurement environments Experience managing NEC...

Astute's Power Team are currently recruiting for a Technical Asset/Product Manager to join a leading Operator within the UK's Renewable Industry on a 6 months contract basis. The role is a hybrid position, with the site office being based in Edinburgh. The Technical Asset/Product Manager position comes with a day rate from 600.00 to 700.00 Outside IR35. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role: Lead the definition and delivery of an off-the-shelf asset management platform for renewable energy assets (BESS, solar, wind) Conduct a full review of existing systems, data flows, and asset-level digital capabilities to identify gaps and opportunities Gather and translate business and technical requirements from internal stakeholders into a clear, structured specification Produce a detailed technical specification (RFP/tender pack) to support vendor selection Evaluate and compare platform providers, supporting technical due diligence and solution design discussions Act...

Join Our Team as a Project / Supplier Manager! Location: Newcastle Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (6 Months) (Outside IR35) Working Pattern: Full Time Are you a motivated and resilient professional with a passion for project management and supplier engagement? Our client, a leading organization in the manufacturing industry, is on the lookout for a dynamic Project / Supplier Manager to join their team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This is a full-time opportunity that promises to be both challenging and rewarding! What You'll Do: As a Project / Supplier Manager, you will take charge of critical fabrication and machining work packages. Your role will be hands-on, requiring a blend of strong project management skills and effective supplier communication. You will act as a pivotal link between internal stakeholders and external suppliers, ensuring all commitments are met and performance is consistently driven to meet project goals. Key Responsibilities:...

Salesforce Solution Architect (Contract) Duration: 6 Months (Possibility for extension) Location: Leeds/Hybrid (2 day per week on site) Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate is available for suitable candidates Role Profile As the Salesforce Solutions Architect, you will be a leader in driving the direction of our Salesforce platform. You will identify the optimal solution for a business requirement , recommend a technical solution and communicate any design trade-offs whilst following Salesforce best practices, recommending implementations that adds value and is both scalable and sustainable. You will support the development teams in delivering this roadmap, navigating challenges, putting in place the necessary standards, defining architectural patterns that will drive consistency and standardisation across the solution. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with senior stakeholders to translate business strategy into to a...

Role: Fire Safety Engineer Position: Contract Location: Hinkley Point C, Somerset Duration: 12 months plus Pay: 555 (paye), 750 umbrella The Role The Fire Safety Specialist is part of a team of dedicated fire safety and compliance professionals reporting to the Head of Site Environment, Fire Safety, Radiation Protection & Harbours. The main purpose of the job is to determine and document the fire safety strategy, develop supporting project standards and guidance, drive improvements in safety culture, management systems, performance and to coordinate and cooperate with the NNB Fire Safety Team to assist them in delivering their aims effectively. This will include, but is not limited to, problem solving and establishing innovative solutions to fire safety challenges faced during construction and commissioning, recommending temporary fire safety solutions to include temporary compartmentation, smoke control, fire barriers, fire water supply, fire alarm and...

Salesforce Technical Lead - Remote - Public Sector - 700 per day We are seeking an experienced and hands-on S alesforce Technical Lead with strong development skills and relevant certifications, to join our UKI Salesforce practice in London, focusing on clients in the Public Sector Domain. As a Technical Lead, you will operate as a senior technical authority within the Salesforce practice, partnering with Solution Architects, Functional Leads, and client stakeholders to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions aligned to business outcomes. This role will lead technical workstreams across complex programmes, providing architectural oversight, engineering leadership, and technical assurance while mentoring delivery teams. What you'll be doing: Serve as a trusted advisor to key stakeholders within our Public Sector clients. Leading communication and stakeholder management, acting as the focal point between the client team and the development team (with...

Senior Category Buyer Location: Warwick or Castle Donington (Hybrid - 1 day per week on-site) Day Rate: From 550 (via Umbrella) Duration: 12-Month Initial Contract We're supporting a leading UK energy transmission and infrastructure organisation in the search for a Senior Category Buyer to play a key role in delivering strategic procurement across major infrastructure programmes. This is an opportunity to work on nationally significant, high-value projects, shaping supply chain strategy and driving commercial outcomes across complex, capital-intensive categories. The Role: As a Senior Category Buyer, you will operate at the centre of strategic sourcing activity , working closely with Category Managers and senior stakeholders to deliver end-to-end procurement across critical categories. You will lead sourcing events, develop category strategies, and negotiate complex commercial agreements to secure best value while managing risk. This role sits within a...

Job Title : Senior Category Manager - SC Location: Reading (3 days/week on site) Contract Duration : 12 Months Daily Rate: £81.74/hr (Umbrella Maximum) IR35 Status : Inside IR35 Security Clearance: SC & Sole Uk National Essential: SC (Security Clearance) 5+ years Public Procurement experience Negotiating Stripping costs from contracts Supplier Relationship Management Ability to influence and deliver Stakeholder Management at various levels, internal and external Ability to work autonomously Has worked similar size of contract Knowledge of MOD or working with MOD, 3+ years (worst case would accept public sector experience) Has experience doing competitive flexible procurement on PA23. Open framework experience Desirable: ERP experience An IT Background Background in integrating systems, eg SAP or similar Key Accountabilities: Develop and implement Category Strategies for assigned sub-group of categories, balancing short and...

Network Architect Specialist Location: Dorset/Cornwall - hybrid working (3 days onsite per week) Contract Type: 3 months initially Daily Rate: 600 - 690 (inside IR35 via umbrella) ACTIVE NPPV3 clearance is essential Are you a talented Network Architect looking for your next challenge? Join our client's innovative team in Dorset/Cornwall, where you'll design and deliver cutting-edge technology solutions for global customers. This role operates under a hybrid working model, requiring you to be in the office for three days a week, with two flexible work-from-home days. Why This Role Matters In this position, you'll be instrumental in shaping the secure, high-performance solutions that underpin essential national services and major enterprise networks. Your contributions will support digital transformation efforts across 180+ countries, allowing you to grow your technical skills in a collaborative and innovative environment. Key Responsibilities Lead the end-to-end technical...

Java Developer - IDAM/ IDM SME - SC Cleared - 550 - 650 per day - remote with occasional travel Developer - IDAM/IAM SME SC Cleared - 550 - 650 per day We are looking for a Developer with very strong and proven IDAM (Identity and Access Management) experience for a large Government client. You will be part of a continuous improvement squad delivering enhancements and new features alongside BAU work (i.e. incidents and support maintenance activities). In addition, you will be involved in helping our client transform their IDAM service , re-platforming to Azure Kubernetes Service. You will have a solid understanding of modern deployment pipelines and DevOps principles. The role will require providing out of hours support (i.e. Monday to Saturday once per month). Java Developer - IDAM/ IDM experience - SC Cleared - 500 - 600 per day - remote with occasional travel As a Senior Software Engineer with a focus on back-end development, you will play a key role in...