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...

Role: Our client is looking for immediate, temporary, Assistant Financial Controller to assist them for 3 - 6 months. You be will be responsible for following duties: Work closely with the hotel finance business partners and financial reporting accountant to ensure the smooth running of the annual audit process, liaising with external auditors and internal stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate completion of the audit. Coordinate the preparation of the monthly Hospitality accounting reporting pack submission to Singapore/ London headquarters, undertake first level review where required and be the point person for all queries. Deliver month-end close and reporting actuals. Manage the consolidation of actuals for Hospitality business unit and submit all reconciliations and consolidation entries on the Cognos platform in a timely and accurate manner monthly. Ownership of the Singapore corporate monthly and quarterly submissions including IFRS9, Interested Party...

Job Title: Senior Finance Transformation Manager - SC Location: Green Park, Reading (3 days/week on site) Contract Duration : 24 Months Daily Rate: £77.20/hr (Umbrella Maximum) IR35 Status : Inside IR35 Security Clearance: SC (Must be eligible) Qualified accountant recognised qualification or equivalent experience PMO skills/Experience Proactive, a self-starter who can use initiative to get assigned tasks completed. Essential: Active SC Clearance or eligible/willing to be put through SC. SC would need to be in place prior to starting. Co-ordinating across finance function and working with cross functions to deliver change, I.E. IT Experience of driving system enabled business improvement related to finance 5 10 years experience (Proven individual) Qualified accountant recognised qualification or equivalent experience PMO skills/Experience Proactive, a self-starter who can use initiative to get assigned tasks completed. Has worked on a...

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:...

Water Project Manager Ganymede Guildford, England, United Kingdom (On-site) Project Manager Water (Non-Infrastructure) Contract Guildford Area Up to £475 per day Are you a results-driven Project Manager with a passion for the water sector? Do you thrive in leading high-profile projects and delivering excellence? If so, this exclusive contract opportunity with a leading UK contractor is not to be missed. The Role: A prestigious UK contractor is seeking an experienced Project Manager to spearhead a major non-infrastructure water project based around Guildford. This long contract offers stability, exciting challenges, and the opportunity to work on a flagship project in the UK water sector. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage all aspects of a complex non-infrastructure water project, ensuring successful delivery on time and within budget. Oversee project planning, risk management, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership. Ensure compliance with...

Civil Sub Agent required for a minimum 6 month contract based in Argyll & Bute. Health Safety & Environmental Responsible for appraisal and creation of WPP and other safety documentation provided by teams and supply chain ensuring compliance with BMS and Legislation. Sub Agent for all major civils, groundworks and enabling works. Carry out Regular Safety and Environmental Tours at intervals no less than set out in personal targets and as required by the Project Construction Phase Plan / Safety Tour rota. Ensuring actions are closed out in a timely manner. Cascades safety critical information to engineering and supervisory staff within their teams Appraises safety improvement options and leads action within the Supply Chain Attends regular observation card reviews and implements improvements as required. Supports the environment manager in ensuring legal and planning compliance. Supports Team in Considerate Constructor Scheme. Engineering Control...

Senior Delivery Manager - Fares & Ticketing Manchester 6 Month Contract Outside IR35 North West Based - travel once or twice per week The Senior Delivery Manager leads the fares and ticketing workstream within a rail integration programme, ensuring customer and retail propositions are delivered on time and within budget. The role focuses on planning, governance, risk and dependency management, stakeholder coordination, and reporting. Key responsibilities include managing delivery against the programme plan, overseeing risks and issues, running stakeholder meetings and workshops, producing reports, and maintaining documentation as the main workstream contact. The ideal candidate has strong experience in transport or public-sector programmes (especially fares/ticketing) , understands retail and payment systems, can manage multiple stakeholders, and excels in planning, governance, communication, and driving alignment across organisations. Please only apply if you have...

Role: Digital Project Manager Position: Contract Location: Leiston, Suffolk (hybrid) Days on Site: 1-3 TBC Duration: Approx until 31st Dec 2026 Pay: 450 PAYE - 669 Umbrella Job Purpose / Overview The Project Manager is responsible for delivering new business capabilities through the successful planning, execution, and oversight of Digital & IT projects within project. Reporting to the Digital Construction Programme ManagerDigital Construction Programme Mnaager in the SZC Digital & IT Delivery function, this role will oversee multiple IT and business change projects-ensuring delivery to agreed time, cost, and quality baselines. The post holder will work closely with stakeholders across project, Tier 1 suppliers, and delivery partners to deliver critical infrastructure, applications, and change initiatives that enable strategic objectives. Principal Accountabilities Lead the definition, planning, execution, and closure of SZC Digital & IT...

Job Title: Facilities Support Manager - SC Location: Corsham (2-3 days/week on site) Contract Duration : Until 27/03/2027 Daily Rate: £450/day (Umbrella Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: SC & Sole Uk National This role plays a significant part in the delivery of services to our customers on a day to day and strategic basis focussing on optimising the use of and managing of property including buildings and workplaces. This role will deliver and support all aspects of day to day hard & soft FM services, including contract and supplier management. Responsibilities: Support the Head of Establishment (HOE), Supporting the delivery of the strategic real estate portfolio plan mandate whilst ensuring operational, project management and tactical services are provided efficiently and effectively. Working to ensure plans and activities across FM reflect the wider strategic priorities Submit & monitor Statements of Need for any work...

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...

Planner P6 - Civil Engineering Employment type - Freelance Salary/Rate - Competitive Dependant on Experience Location - Luton This is a great opportunity to join a highly reputable Contractor as a planner in the Luton area working on a large civil engineering and utility project. You will be focusing on planning during the construction phase of the project. Due to the nature of the project it would be a great advantage to have some experience in heavy civils, groundworks and utilities. Typical responsibilities of the role are as follows: Assist the construction team by re-aligning work load and programmes Preparing target programmes to issue to sub-contractors Monitoring and preparing progress report with the Project Manager Providing information to the main contractor to assist in obtaining extension of time approval for a number of sectional completion dates. Providing information to Senior Managers on work force requirements. Coordinating void closure for rooms,...

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. Join Our Team as a Technical Programme Manager - People Services! Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey in the world of IT Service Management? Our client, a leading organization in the Financial Services and Insurance sector, is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented IT Service Transition Analyst to join their dynamic team for a 6-month temporary contract. This is your chance to grow your skills and make a real impact in a highly regulated environment! Role: IT Service Transaction Analyst Duration: 6 Months Location: Edinburgh or Glasgow (4 Days in...

Job Title: Works Manager Utilities Location: Aylesbury Contract Type: 6-Month Contract (Inside IR35 Company Overview We are recruiting for an experienced Works Manager to support the delivery of utility diversion works within a major infrastructure programme. This role offers an excellent long-term opportunity for a delivery-focused manager with strong utilities construction experience. The Role As Works Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing operational site delivery across multi-utility diversion works, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with programme and commercial targets. This is a leadership role requiring strong management of labour resources, subcontractors, and site-based operations across active construction environments. Key Responsibilities • Manage and coordinate day-to-day operational works across utility diversion sites. • Lead site teams and subcontractors to ensure safe and efficient delivery. •...

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 Project Manager Contract : Initial 6-Month Contract. Location : Windsor - Hybrid (twice a month in office) Rate : 550 - 600 inside umbrella About the Role: We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead a portfolio of transformation initiatives within LRECS as part of the wider Group Functions change agenda. This role will provide dedicated delivery leadership across several concurrent projects, ensuring clear ownership, strong governance and predictable outcomes. The focus is on safely landing complex, cross-functional change that spans...

Lead Test Engineer - Outside IR35 - 6 Month Engagement - (Birmingham Centre) - Office once per week We are seeking an experienced Programme Test Lead to support a major public sector transformation programme. You will lead the design and delivery of a structured, outcome-driven testing capability across a complex ecosystem of systems, suppliers, and services. Key Responsibilities Define and implement a programme-level test strategy Ensure end-to-end journey validation Establish integration testing across multiple systems Deliver and scale test automation capability Provide assurance, reporting, and risk visibility Support handover and future roadmap planning Skills & Experience Programme-level test leadership experience Strong integration and end-to-end testing expertise Experience with automation frameworks and CI/CD Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and suppliers Public sector experience desirable (Rullion is a recruitment...

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: Product Owner Location: Home based (With occasional travel to Bristol) Contract Type: 6 months - possibility for extension About the Role We're looking for a Product Owner to help shape and deliver digital products that make a real difference to customers' everyday lives. Working within the utilities sector, you'll play a key role in improving how customers interact with essential services - from billing and account management to service requests and digital journeys. You'll take ownership of product delivery end-to-end, working with...

Job Title: Civil & Structural Design Engineer Salary: 45-50 per hour (dependent on experience) Location: Manchester (Hybrid) Type: Contract, Hybrid About the Role: Our client is seeking an experienced Civil & Structural Design Engineer to support live projects within the Grid Access Substations and HVDC Converter Stations sector. This is a technically demanding role requiring close coordination across civil, structural and M&E disciplines. You will contribute to the development, review and governance of technical solutions, ensuring work packages are delivered on time and to budget. About the Client: Our client is a leading engineering organisation delivering high-profile infrastructure projects across the UK, with a focus on multidisciplinary collaboration and technical excellence. Key Responsibilities: Produce and review civil and structural design solutions for substations and HVDC infrastructure projects Provide technical input and governance across live...

Astute's Power team is partnering with a leading principal contractor to recruit a M&E Quantity Surveyor on a 9-month contract for its site in West Midlands. Key skills Manage contract administration and procurement processes across Mechanical, Electrical, and wider Building Services (MEP) packages, ensuring effective coordination with general construction works. Undertake cost planning, monitoring, and reporting throughout the full project lifecycle, with an integrated approach that considers both MEP and associated building/structural elements. Negotiate with contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers across both M&E and general construction disciplines to secure best value and commercially robust outcomes. Assist in the preparation and agreement of final accounts , including the assessment and settlement of variations, claims, and contractual disputes across multi-disciplinary packages. Demonstrate a strong understanding of Building Services systems...

Delivery Manager - Mainframe Modernisation Contract Initial 6 months Inside IR35 £500 per day We're looking for a hands-on Delivery Manager to support a large-scale mainframe modernisation and exit programme, targeting full decommissioning by late 2029 / early 2030. This is a delivery-focused role suited to someone confident managing stakeholders, joining the dots across complex technical landscapes, and driving progress across multiple teams. The Role You'll support a major programme to modernise and retire a legacy mainframe estate spanning supply chain, logistics, finance and people systems. The work includes accelerating existing decommissioning plans, standing up new refactoring workstreams, and helping the business safely exit the mainframe. What You'll Be Doing Managing delivery across integration and batch-heavy workstreams Driving stakeholder engagement across engineering, architecture and business teams Coordinating inter-team dependencies and...

Job title: Project Planner Job Type: Contract IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Start date: ASAP Duration: 12 Months - potential to extend Pay rate: 50-60 per hour depending on experience Location: Whitehaven Hybrid/Remote Working: Hybrid working - 2 days in the office Hours of work: 40 hours per week Role information: This is an exciting opportunity to become part of an established team working on a long-term framework at Sellafield. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment to deliver projects of national importance. The successful candidate will work closely with Project Managers, multi-disciplinary project teams, and the Client on a diverse portfolio of challenging projects. Key Responsibilities Develop, update and maintain full lifecycle project schedules in Primavera P6, ensuring accuracy and alignment with project objectives and delivery targets. Update and maintain Programme-level...