We're looking for a Rewards Specialist, with exceptional benchmarking and analytical skills, to join a global Education Group on a contract basis This is a pivotal and multi-faceted role leading on the organisation's pay and benefit benchmarking and compliance, in line with the EU Pay Transparency directive and supporting the Head of Reward with day to day duties. Key responsibilities Lead on the design and implementation of robust pay bands across the organisation in line with the EU Pay Transparency directive. Manage pay and benefit benchmarking to ensure compliance and competitiveness. Develop clear, practical pay policies and guidance that stand up to scrutiny. On a day-to-day basis you will own the annual pay award process end-to-end, partnering directly with business leaders. Evaluate roles, recommend compensation levels, and balance internal equity with external market data. Drive survey participation, crunch the numbers, and translate insights into action....

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...

Connect2Hackney are searching for a Strategic Lead for Corporate Transformation to join the London Borough of Hackney. In this pivotal role, you will support the Assistant Director to shape and execute the Council's overall transformation programme. You won't just be managing projects; you'll be embedding a culture of innovation and ensuring our services deliver the highest quality outcomes for our residents. Key Responsibilities Provide direction to a complex portfolio of transformation projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing multi-disciplinary team of up to 15 FTE, including Project Managers, Business Analysts, and Change Managers. Build strong, influential relationships with the Chief Executive, Corporate Leadership Team, and the Mayor to ensure a "one council" approach to change. Use service redesign and targeted change techniques to stimulate positive behavioural...

Payroll & Pensions Lead 6 Month Contract Liverpool (twice per week in the office) Inside IR35 I'm currently supporting a public sector organisation undergoing significant transformation and investment across areas including transport, infrastructure, skills, and economic development. I'm looking for an Interim Payroll and Pensions Lead for an initial 6-month engagement to take ownership of payroll and pensions operations for a workforce of circa 1,300 employees. The role will focus on ensuring the smooth and compliant delivery of payroll services, maintaining strong governance and data integrity standards, and supporting the ongoing optimisation and enhancement of iTrent and the managed payroll service arrangement. You'll work closely with Finance, People Operations, and external providers to drive service improvements, manage stakeholder relationships, and ensure all statutory reporting obligations are met. I'm keen to speak with candidates who have Strong...

ROLE TITLE Section Engineer - Major construction, Civils, Earthworks. REPORTS TO Sub Agent ACCOUNTABILITIES General Support the senior project team in the overall implementation of the engineering strategy and framework for the designated project; The provision of sketches detailing the setting out information installed Maintain and use a variety survey equipment Assist Sub Agent in management of materials, plant and labour Understand subcontractor attendances for the works and report when there is variation. Assist Sub Agent in providing concise and accurate feedback on project performance against estimate to the estimating function (where required); Understand and help prepare QA documentation such as ITPs and associated check sheets for the works as required. Recording of site events in diaries, photos, records Works to Weekly Programme and knows upcoming targets Health Safety & Environmental Produces Method Statements and Risk Assessments Prepares and...

Integrator 6 Month Contract Halifax (2 days) Join Our Dynamic Team as an Integrator! Are you ready to be at the forefront of transformation? Our client is seeking a talented Integrator to drive seamless change across teams! If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love collaborating with diverse stakeholders, we want to hear from you! Purpose of the Role : As an Integrator, you will play a critical role in coordinating delivery and managing dependencies between teams. You will oversee complex and high-risk implementations while supporting both business and technology change initiatives. Your expertise will be essential in ensuring that our projects are delivered safely and successfully. Key Responsibilities : Collaborate with the Product Owner & Customer Journey Manager to develop a well-structured sequence for integration-related tasks, aligning with desired change outcomes. Catalogue and manage dependencies between our lab and other internal...

Job Title: Legal Entity Project Manager Location: London/ Hybrid Salary/Rate: 500- 600 inside IR35 Start Date: June Job Type: Contract - Inside IR35 We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to support a legal entity transformation project. The role will focus on managing project governance, planning, financials, reporting and RAID management, while supporting delivery of the legal steps plan and wider project milestones. Key experience required: Previous experience managing legal entity projects, such as restructuring, entity rationalisation, HQ relocation or operating model change Strong Project Manager / PMO background Experience managing project plans, budgets, risks, issues, dependencies and status reporting Ability to support and drive delivery of a legal steps plan Strong governance, controls and senior stakeholder management experience Experience working with legal, finance, tax, compliance and business teams Strong analytical and reporting skills...

Job Title: Senior Civil Engineer Day Rate: Up to 500 per day (outside IR35) Location: Manchester, with occasional site visits (expenses paid) Type: 12-month Contract Full-time Hybrid (1-2 days WFH possible for the right candidate) About the Role: You'll be involved in varied and high-impact projects across the regulated water industry, including: Sewage treatment works upgrades Clean water main replacements IED schemes at sewage treatment works CSO upgrades and storm storage solutions This is a chance to deliver technical excellence on essential UK infrastructure. About the Client: Our client is a respected engineering design consultancy working across the UK rail and utilities sectors. With a growing workload and strong reputation, they offer a supportive and collaborative team culture. Wellbeing is central to their values - they've created a safe, fair, and positive environment where people thrive. Key Responsibilities: Deliver high-quality civil...

Randstad are recruiting for an experienced Site Agent from a civils background to lead the on-site delivery of a major upgrade package at London Heathrow Airport. Operating within a highly regulated, live airport environment, you will take full ownership of day-to-day site operations. You will be responsible for leading delivery teams, managing subcontractors, driving an exemplary safety culture, and ensuring that this high-profile infrastructure package is executed safely, on time, and to budget. This is a fantastic opportunity for a seasoned civils professional to spearhead complex works on one of the world's busiest aviation hubs. Key Responsibilities Site Leadership: Manage and mentor site engineering and supervisory teams (including Sub-Agents, Section Engineers, and Foremen) to ensure high-quality engineering control and robust record-keeping. Operational Delivery: Oversee daily construction activities, coordinating labor, plant, materials, and temporary works...

Ivanti Administrator (Patching Analyst) Location: Warwickshire - Hybrid/Remote working options available (Candidates must be UK based) Duration: Min 6 months Rate: (Apply online only) Per Day (Inside IR35 via Umbrella) Our leading financial services client in the Midlands is seeking an experienced Ivanti Administrator to support and optimise their new enterprise patch management service. The role will focus on policy configuration, reporting, and analysing deployment data to drive service performance and reliability. Key Responsibilities: Support roll out of the Ivanti Neurons patch tool and delegate access to 3rd party vendors Configure and maintain Ivanti patching policies across the estate Develop and manage reports to support compliance, risk, and operational insights Analyse deployment data to identify trends, failures, and improvement opportunities Support the end-to-end patching service, ensuring high levels of compliance and stability Work with...

Senior Network Engineer (Contract) Duration: 12 Months (Possibility for extension) Location: Chester/Hybrid (3 days per week on site) Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate is available for suitable candidates Role Profile Working as a Network Implementation engineer is to provide technical implementation services to support the evolution and ongoing support of the Bank EMEA IP Network in response to projects, upgrades, and feature enhancements. The work is always aligned to the current and approved architectural, roadmaps, technology standards, templates, governance, and change management policies. The main technology area of focus for the role is Business to Business connectivity via various DMZ's throughout EMEA via both public and private connections. The role is primarily focused on refreshing network devices that are approaching end of support dates. Key Responsibilities: Ability to analyses in detail current in production...

Randstad are recruiting for an experienced Project Manager with a background in Wastewater or Heavy Civils to work on a Thames Water Framework project in Surrey This is a long term site based contract expected to last a minimum of 12-18Months paid LTD Scope of works include earthworks, deep drainage, utilities, installation of RC structures and tanks. Previous experience working on Sewage Treatment Works and subcontractor management of multidisciplinary trades is ideal. Requirements: Degree in Civil Engineering or HND Equivalent Experience working within the Wastewater sector for a main contractor / Tier 1 Must be able to drive due to location Thames Water Passport highly desirable. Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more...

Employee Relations Manager (Contract) Duration: 6 Months (Possibility for extension) Location: London/Hybrid (3 days per week on site) Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate is available for suitable candidates Role Profile The ER Manager will act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all Employee Relations matters, working closely with HR Business Partners and management to ensure that all ER cases, including potential cases, are managed fairly, consistently, and in compliance with applicable employment legislation. In addition, the role is responsible for overseeing HR policies and procedures and for managing HR Operations activities closely aligned with Employee Relations, in line with the size and complexity of the Company's workforce. Key Responsibilities: Act as the primary SME for all ER matters, providing timely, practical, and risk-balanced advice to HR and management Lead and conduct ER investigations where required,...

Senior SQL Developer - Remote - 6 months - Circa 450 per day inside ir35 We are seeking an experienced SQL Developer to join a high-performing data and analytics team within a fast-paced, technology-driven organisation. The successful candidate will work on complex database systems supporting real-time data processing, reporting, and business intelligence. Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain high-performance SQL queries, stored procedures, and functions . Work with large, transactional databases and optimise SQL code for performance and scalability. Collaborate with data engineers, analysts, and business stakeholders to deliver robust and maintainable database solutions . Support ETL processes and data integration tasks to feed analytics platforms. Troubleshoot and resolve database issues, ensuring data integrity, security, and availability . Assist in data modelling, schema design, and performance tuning across multiple environments. Maintain...

Job Title: Business Analyst Location: London (Hybrid) Day Rate: 550 - 700 (Experience dependant) Duration: 12 Months Working Pattern: Full Time About Our Client: Our client is a leading financial services organization with a rich history of delivering innovative financial solutions to corporations, institutions, and affluent individuals globally. With a commitment to excellence and a strong focus on community impact, they foster a collaborative and inclusive work culture. The Team: Join the COO Strategic Execution Team, dedicated to driving change projects across the organization. This team focuses on transforming operating models through the implementation of new technologies, process improvements, and organizational redesign across multiple locations. Role Overview: As a Business Analyst, you will play a crucial role in supporting the development and implementation of the Operating Model. Your responsibilities will include: Collaborating on the confirmation...

We are currently seeking an experienced Freelance Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of major infrastructure and environmental projects across a long-term public sector framework. This opportunity would suit a commercially driven QS with strong civil engineering experience and a proven background working within NEC contracts. Key Responsibilities Managing subcontractor procurement, valuations, and payments Preparing applications for payment and commercial reporting Cost forecasting and budget control Managing compensation events and change control processes Identifying commercial risks and opportunities Supporting project delivery teams with commercial advice Preparing and agreeing final accounts Maintaining accurate records and contractual documentation Requirements Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering or infrastructure projects Strong NEC3 / NEC4 contract knowledge Experience working on framework or public sector...

We are currently seeking an experienced Freelance Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of major infrastructure and environmental projects across a long-term public sector framework. This opportunity would suit a commercially driven QS with strong civil engineering experience and a proven background working within NEC contracts. Key Responsibilities Managing subcontractor procurement, valuations, and payments Preparing applications for payment and commercial reporting Cost forecasting and budget control Managing compensation events and change control processes Identifying commercial risks and opportunities Supporting project delivery teams with commercial advice Preparing and agreeing final accounts Maintaining accurate records and contractual documentation Requirements Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering or infrastructure projects Strong NEC3 / NEC4 contract knowledge Experience working on framework or public sector...

Working Pattern: 4 days per week onsite Clearance Required: Active DV Clearance Overview An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Manager to support the delivery of complex, high-profile programmes within a secure government environment based in Corsham. This role will involve leading projects through the full delivery lifecycle, ensuring outcomes are achieved within agreed time, cost, and quality parameters. The successful candidate will work closely with internal teams and senior stakeholders to drive effective governance, risk management, planning, and delivery assurance across a sensitive programme environment. Due to the nature of the work, candidates must hold active DV clearance, be a sole UK national with a valid British passport, and be eligible to hold STRAP clearance. Key Responsibilities Project Delivery & Governance Lead and manage projects from initiation through to completion. Oversee day-to-day project planning, controls, governance, 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: Transformation Delivery Lead - Major Infrastructure Programme Location: Sheffield (2 days per week onsite) / Hybrid Contract: 6 months initial (strong likelihood of extension) Sector: Energy / Utilities / Infrastructure Overview We are supporting a major UK infrastructure organisation delivering a large-scale capital upgrade programme aligned to national net-zero objectives. The programme focuses on ground-based infrastructure and site equipment (e.g. transformers, shunters, and associated assets) delivered across multiple locations at pace....