School Improvement Advisor (Primary) 39 weeks (term-time) Start September 2026 £450 per day - Inside IR35 (via umbrella) South East - On-site with some flexible home working CVs are being reviewed immediately and interviews will be taking place week commencing 6th July 2026. Are you an experienced education leader ready to make a measurable impact across multiple schools? As a School Improvement Advisor , you will play a pivotal role in driving standards, supporting leadership teams, and shaping outcomes for children across a defined cluster of schools. This is a highly visible opportunity where your expertise will directly influence teaching quality, leadership effectiveness, and school performance. Your role as School Improvement Advisor: Lead school reviews and deliver impactful improvement visits across your assigned cluster Provide expert challenge and support on teaching & learning, raising standards across phases Work closely with Headteachers and...

Job Title : Resource Manager - SC Location: Aldermaston, Reading (2 days / week on site) Contract Duration : 12 Months Rate: £63.55/hr (Umbrella) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: SC clearance Key Accountabilities: Assess, plan and deliver assigned workstream(s) (i.e. Professional Development, Future Careers, Learning and Training), cognisant of requirements of all disciplines within P3M Function. Advise on and make recommendations on how to further the aims and objectives of the workstreams within People Development, so as to continually improve, optimise our offering, and become more efficient, as a service area within the ePMO Collaborate with Professional Bodies and Industry Partners to ensure P3M capability is industry leading and aligned to best practise. Lead, coach and develop a team at a local level to deliver team and personal objectives, thereby helping realise the intended benefits of the P3M People Capability Strategy .• Maintain and...

QA Engineer (AI Chatbot) Our trusted partner, which operates within the Ed-Tech domain, employs over 10,000 individuals across 100 countries and has a reach of 600 million users, is recruiting a senior QA Engineer with experience in Python, TypeScript, Cypress, and AI Chat Bots (voice). You must have strong communication capabilities and experience in end-to-end testing techniques, including functional, regression, exploratory, performance, usability, and compliance testing. Our client is paying 400 to 450 PD Outside IR 35 to start ASAP for an initial 6-month contract on a hybrid basis based near Stratford, London. Main Accountabilities Collaborate with the product owner and development team to understand and feed into product requirements, features, and compliance needs in respect to quality. Develop, in collaboration with the product team and other stakeholders (e.g. compliance, equality, risk), detailed, comprehensive, and well-structured test strategy, plans, and...

Site Manager Location: Bracknell Project: AMP8 Framework - Clean Water Treatment Works Upgrade Rate: 400 - 450 per day (LTD or PAYE) Start: ASAP Duration: Long-term Project Overview We are seeking an experienced Site Manager to join our AMP8 Framework Team based in Bracknell. You will take full responsibility for the day-to-day management of an upgrade scheme at a clean water treatment works, where we are constructing a new Rapid Gravity Treatment Plant and associated works. This role requires a commercially astute manager to lead multi-disciplinary teams, handle complex packages, and ensure the project meets strict client and company performance expectations. While water industry experience is highly advantageous, we are open to strong heavy civil engineering candidates looking to bring their infrastructure skills to the sector. Key Responsibilities Site & Package Management: Oversee day-to-day site operations, managing multiple work packages and...

Senior Project Engineer (Civils) Location London, United Kingdom Overview We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Project Engineer (Civils) to support the successful delivery of major rail and infrastructure projects. The role will provide engineering leadership, assurance, and governance throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring that all design, construction, testing, and commissioning activities are delivered safely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable legislation, industry standards, and company procedures. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing engineering assurance activities, supporting project teams, and ensuring technical excellence across complex civil engineering works. Key Responsibilities Engineering Leadership & Assurance Lead and manage the application of appropriate engineering standards across all project design and construction activities. Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, Network Rail...

12 Month Contract (Inside IR35) Up to £70 per hour umbrella Full time on site in Plymouth Overview of Department: In order to deliver the MoD s submarine and warship programmes, a significant programme of infrastructure investment is required on the Devonport site. The Major Infrastructure Projects (MIP) Business Unit has been established to support this. One of the key scope elements within MIP is establishing a defuel capability for out of service submarines, which is delivered under the programme banner of 14 Dock Readiness. This work comprises of a number of interrelated projects to develop various multi-disciplinary infrastructure systems, with an overall value in excess of £100m. The Dock Readiness project is delivering the infrastructure upgrades for the existing dry dock that will be used for the submarine defuels. The dry dock is within a nuclear licensed site. Multiple work packages form the Dock Readiness project. This role is part of that Engineering...

An opportunity to work on our BAM Nuttall/Keir JV project in Plymouth, spanning over the next 5 years PAYE basis £400 - £440 per day depending on experience/qualifications Paid Holidays: 30 days per year (including bank holidays) Must Have : • Degree, HND, HNC, NVQ in Construction/Engineering/Logistics or equivalent. • Proven track record in delivering construction/civils/logistics operations. • CSCS Level - Academically or Professionally Qualified Person/Supervisory/Manager. • SMSTS/ SSSTS. • Management skills (control and management of employees). • Commercially aware with excellent organisational skills. • Excellent communication skills and customer focused. • Excellent Interpersonal Skills. • Excellent leadership and problem-solving skills. • Strong attention to detail. • Proactive approach to work. • Working as part of a team to deliver objective of the department and project. • Enthusiastic, Collaborative approach. • Experience in...

Job Opportunity: ServiceNow Business Analyst - Modern Workplace Location: Leeds or Edinburgh (2 days per week onsite) Contract: 12 months Rate: £550 per day (umbrella) Why This Role Matters: Join our client's Service Transformation Lab (STL) and play a key role in revolutionizing the Modern Workplace Platform! Your efforts will simplify colleague technology experiences, enhance Service Catalogue journeys, improve the Employee Centre, and modernize workflows. STL operates through SAFe-aligned feature teams, driving investment-funded enhancements, business-as-usual improvements, and strategic ServiceNow transformations. What You'll Do: Shape Clear and Actionable Requirements: - Lead requirement discovery sessions with Product Owners, Customer Journey Managers, Tech Leads, Architects, Support Teams, and operational SMEs. - Translate colleague and business needs into structured epics, features, and stories for SAFe teams, ensuring clarity of expected outcomes,...

The Opportunity - Ford & Stanley are supporting a rail client with the recruitment of a Project Engineer to support the delivery of heavy maintenance and overhaul programmes across rolling stock fleets. You will play a key role in coordinating engineering activities, ensuring production plans, technical documentation, and project deliverables are in place to enable safe, efficient, and high-quality execution. This position has arisen due to increased project workload and requires an engineer who can confidently bridge the gap between engineering, production, and project delivery teams. The role would suit someone with a strong technical background who is comfortable working in a fast-paced, safety-critical environment and engaging with both internal stakeholders and customers. Responsibilities - Coordinate engineering aspects of heavy maintenance projects and work packages Develop and maintain project plans, WBS structures, and production schedules Create and manage...

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...

Project Manager An experienced Project Manager is required to lead the successful delivery of a major highways infrastructure scheme in Blackburn. The project comprises 278 works, roundabout relocation, carriageway widening, and the construction of a new compound entrance. Key Responsibilities Take overall responsibility for project delivery from construction through to completion. Lead project teams to achieve programme, budget, safety, and quality objectives. Manage client relationships and stakeholder engagement. Oversee planning, resource allocation, procurement, and subcontractor performance. Monitor project risks and implement mitigation strategies. Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and company procedures. Drive health, safety, environmental, and quality performance across the project. Prepare and present project reports and progress updates to senior management. Requirements Significant experience managing highways projects. Strong understanding...

Systems Design Engineer - SCADA Location: Ashby de la zouch, UK (Hybrid/Office & Site-Based) Outside IR35 Contract Duration: 12 Months About the Role We are seeking a skilled and motivated Systems Design Engineer with strong SCADA system engineering expertise to join our rail infrastructure team. This role will focus on requirements definition, system architecture, and interface design, supporting the delivery of complex and safety-critical rail systems. You will play a key role across the full engineering lifecycle, from requirements capture through to design, integration, and commissioning, ensuring robust and scalable solutions are delivered. Key Responsibilities Requirements Engineering Lead the elicitation, capture, and analysis of system-level requirements from stakeholders Develop high-quality, testable, and traceable requirements aligned with operational and regulatory needs Maintain requirements traceability throughout the system lifecycle...

We are seeking an experienced Data Analyst to support a major transformation programme in a successful national business on an urgent interim basis. This is a hands-on role focused on analysing, cleansing and preparing large volumes of commercial and financial data to support the successful transition to a new business platform. Key Details Location: Whiteley Hybrid: 2-3 days in office p/w Salary: £(Apply online only) p/d (outside IR35) Contract: 6-12 months Key Responsibilities Analyse, validate and reconcile large datasets across multiple business systems. Lead data cleansing activities to improve accuracy, consistency and overall data quality. Extract and interrogate data using SQL to identify trends, anomalies and migration requirements. Work closely with stakeholders to define data structures, mappings and business rules. Support testing, validation and reporting activities throughout the transformation programme. Requirements Proven experience...

Job Opportunity: ServiceNow Business Analyst - Modern Workplace Location: Leeds or Edinburgh (2 days per week onsite) Contract: 12 months Rate: 550 per day (umbrella) Why This Role Matters: Join our client's Service Transformation Lab (STL) and play a key role in revolutionizing the Modern Workplace Platform! Your efforts will simplify colleague technology experiences, enhance Service Catalogue journeys, improve the Employee Centre, and modernize workflows. STL operates through SAFe-aligned feature teams, driving investment-funded enhancements, business-as-usual improvements, and strategic ServiceNow transformations. What You'll Do: Shape Clear and Actionable Requirements: - Lead requirement discovery sessions with Product Owners, Customer Journey Managers, Tech Leads, Architects, Support Teams, and operational SMEs. - Translate colleague and business needs into structured epics, features, and stories for SAFe teams, ensuring clarity of expected outcomes,...

Manufacturing Project Manager Automation Integration Engineer Location: Coleshill Rate: £450 - £500 Per Day Contract Length: Initial 6 Month Contract Start Date: Immediate Are you an experienced Automation Integration Engineer, Manufacturing Project Manager or Industrialisation Specialist with a track record of delivering complex automated production systems? My client is seeking a high-calibre contractor to support the integration, commissioning and optimisation of a major new production line. This is a critical project within a growing £200m manufacturing group and offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on production performance, automation capability and operational excellence. The Project A semi-automated production process is currently in operation, while a fully automated production line is being installed and commissioned. The challenge is to improve process capability, increase yield, achieve stable production output and optimise overall...

Location: Northwest / North Wales (On-site) We are currently recruiting for an Information Controller / Lead Document Controller to join a tier-one engineering leader on a flagship National Grid ETP Framework (ECI) program of national importance. This position requires an on-site presence across the Northwest and North Wales regions. This is a long-term assignment offering the chance to work within a highly collaborative, fast-paced energy infrastructure environment where precision, tracking, and information compliance are paramount. The Role Your day-to-day will involve: Information Planning & Coordination: Coordinating the development, population, and maintenance of Task Information Delivery Plans (TIDPs), engaging with designers and subcontractors to align deliverables with programme milestones. Document Control & Workflows: Managing document workflows through internal review and approval processes within internal project systems (e.g., Viewpoint,...

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,...

Site Engineer (Bridge Project) Location: Coventry Rate: 330 - 400 per day (CIS Only) Start: ASAP Duration: 9 Months Project Overview We are seeking a competent Site Engineer to handle the setting out and engineering control for a bridge construction project in Coventry. This is a 9-month contract covering structural concrete works, piling, abutments, and associated approach roads. You will be the lead technical presence on the ground, ensuring all structural and civil works are delivered precisely to design specifications and quality standards. Key Responsibilities Setting Out: Accurate setting out of all bridge infrastructure, including piles, foundations, reinforced concrete structures, and alignment levels. Quality Control: Establish and manage ITPs, conduct pre-pour inspections, and compile accurate As-Built surveys for the quality health and safety file. Technical Support: Interpret structural drawings, identify design clashes early, and...

Job Title: Planner - SC Location: Aldermaston, Reading (2 days / week on site) Contract Duration : 6 Months Daily Rate : £59.94/hr (Umbrella circa) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: SC clearance The delivery of the complete planning capability within the business by maintaining the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS). Supporting the Task Manager with business rhythms, schedule integrity, network analysis, Earned Value and communications with the program and business teams. Providing Planning expertise to internal customers within the projects supported. Implementing Planning processes, policies and procedures within the projects supported. Producing Planning and EV deliverables in accordance with agreed business rhythm within the projects. Deliver of long range operational integrated Programme Planning activities. Supporting the Business Management Manager with emergent projects as directed by Business Controller. Developing and maintaining...

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Water Sector St Albans: Hybrid (3 Days Office) Contract: 45- 50/hr (Outside IR35) Advance TRS are supporting a rapidly growing consultancy in their search for a Senior Mechanical Engineer. Joining a newly formed London business unit, you'll have the unique opportunity to help build a team from the ground up, influence how projects are delivered, and play a significant role in the future growth of the business within the UK water market. You'll lead the mechanical design of clean water and wastewater projects, producing high-quality engineering solutions while mentoring junior engineers and coordinating multidisciplinary design teams. Key Responsibilities: Deliver mechanical design solutions for water and wastewater projects Produce calculations, reports, specifications and design drawings Lead and review work from junior engineers and CAD technicians Coordinate with suppliers, manufacturers and subcontract design teams Ensure...