25 business support officer jobs found in London

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage is currently looking to recruit a Vetting Officer on an initial 12-month contract.  The role will be 2 days onsite and 3 days from home.   Job Title: Vetting Officer Rate: £20.00 per hour Location: Stevenage Hybrid / Remote working: 2 days per week onsite Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter)   Job Description:   An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within the dynamic and vibrant environment of security vetting. This is a crucial area of the business which supports the delivery of security cleared personnel. You will be part of a highly motivated and progressive team who are the first layer of security in ensuring any personnel risks are identified and managed.   Responsibilities: Support Recruitment in obtaining security clearances and checks for all new employees....

Experienced Sub Agent (Freelance) - London Civil Engineering Projects We are seeking a freelance Sub Agent with major civil project experience to join a highly regarded Tier 1 contractor. This is a long-term contract working on significant civil works, offering a stable and rewarding opportunity. Looking for candidates with rail, highways, utilties or aviation experience. If you'd like to secure a long-term freelance role with a top-tier contractor and a great team, this could be the role for you. This role is inside of IR35 so you will need to be Randstad PAYE or Umbrella PAYE. Roles and responsibilities: Joining a strong, collaborative team and working with an excellent client, you will be crucial to the early stages of our projects. Your key responsibilities will include: Creating detailed methodology and constructability reports Conducting and overseeing on-site surveys Contributing to the pre-construction process to ensure project success Collaborating closely with...

I'm currently working with a client who's looking for a Technical Project Manager to support a new product development project. I wanted to reach out to see if this might be of interest and align with your availability. They're ideally looking for someone with: An engineering background and experience in new product design Proven ability to manage projects from concept through to manufacturing Experience in consumer goods/product design Key details: Contract - Outside IR35 Location - London (Hybrid) If this sounds like a good fit, feel free to send over your CV and I'll be in touch with more info. Please click to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement. To find out more about Progressive please visit Progressive...

Senior Planner (Primavera P6) - Energy / Transmission 📍 London & South East (Hybrid) 💰 £650/day (Umbrella - Inside IR35) 📅 12 Months | ASAP Start Overview We're recruiting for an experienced Senior Planner to support a major UK transmission infrastructure project, part of a wider grid upgrade programme across London and the South East. Key Responsibilities Develop and manage programmes using Primavera P6 Build construction schedules (resources, outages, consents, wayleaves) Monitor progress and produce weekly reporting Support EVM (CPI/SPI), risk, and change management Work closely with Project Managers, Engineers & Commercial teams Ensure compliance with NEC contracts Requirements Proven experience as a Senior Planner in energy, utilities, or infrastructure Strong Primavera P6 and MS Project skills Experience with NEC contracts & Earned Value Management Full UK driving licenceDesirable: National Grid / transmission experience OHL (Overhead Lines) background...

Role - Paint & Body SERP engineer (Contract) Location - London (Some hybrid working) Paint and Body Specialist Assist in the creation of the Body Repair Operating Standards. Identify and appoint an Aftersales approved paint refinishing material supplier. Assist other departments such as Special Vehicle Operations (SVO) on their Body in White (BIW) repair strategy for modified vehicles. Identify and approve tooling for: Spot and seam welding Structural repairs Smart repairs Riveting Compliant Products. Identify products used in manufacturing and equivalents for Aftersales. Developing the approved repairer network. Appoint and audit repairers. Identify and appoint a damage assessment estimating platform provider. Assist in the requirements and development of body repair training courses. Liaise with Insurance Companies on vehicle repairability and insurance group ratings. Provide information where required for vehicle crash testing (Thatcham, MIRA, TUV, Euro NCAP)SERP...

Are you passionate about technology and helping others? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where every day brings new challenges? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Our client is seeking a Temporary Tech Support Specialist to join their dynamic Support Services team. As a Tech Support Specialist, you'll play a crucial role in providing exceptional support to a diverse range of users, including clients, apprentices, and internal staff. Reporting directly to the Support Manager, your primary responsibility will be to handle support issues through Intercom with clarity, empathy, and urgency. Job: Temporary Tech Support Specialist Start Date: ASAP Duration: 3 months with possible extension Pay: £17 p/h Hours: 09:00 - 17:30 Work Pattern: 3 days office-based, including Thursdays and Fridays, with 2 days working from home Key Responsibilities: Respond to Support Tickets: Provide timely and effective support to users, ensuring their needs are met with...

Our client Scottish Power renewables are seeking a Senior risk manager for an initial contract role until 31.1.2027. This would be based in London working hybrid. Main Purpose of the Job Providing support to the Project in the implementation of the Business standards for Risks & Opportunities Management Key Tasks Supporting the development, maintenance, and continuous update of the Project Risk Register. • Identifying potential risks (technical, financial, contractual, schedule-related) and assessing their probability and impact. • Assisting in qualitative and quantitative risk analyses, including risk scoring and mitigation planning. • Coordinating risk review sessions with Package Managers, Project Controls, and other stakeholders. • Tracking mitigation actions and ensuring alignment between risk exposure, cost forecasts, and project schedule. • Preparing risk-related reports and inputs for monthly project reviews and governance meetings •...

About the Company This organisation is a well-established provider of essential services operating within a structured, contract-driven environment. With a strong focus on performance, compliance, and continuous improvement, the business delivers high-quality services across infrastructure and operational functions. The company fosters a collaborative and forward-thinking culture, where data-driven decision-making and process improvement are key. Employees are encouraged to contribute ideas, work cross-functionally, and play an active role in driving efficiency and maintaining high standards across quality, health & safety, and environmental performance. Job Purpose The Performance Manager is responsible for overseeing the management, analysis, and reporting of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) across the business. This role plays a critical part in driving performance improvements, ensuring compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements, and enhancing systems and...

Public Liaison Officer – Cycleway Project (Slough) Location: Slough Project: Urban Cycleway / Active Travel Infrastructure Contract: Umbrella  Start Date: ASAP We are seeking an experienced and proactive Public Liaison Officer to support a major cycleway construction project in Slough. This role is critical in maintaining positive relationships with local residents, businesses, and stakeholders throughout the construction phase. Key Responsibilities Act as the primary point of contact between the project team and the public Manage public inquiries, concerns, and complaints related to construction activities Communicate upcoming works, traffic management changes, noise, and access impacts Prepare and distribute public notices, newsletters, and updates Liaise with Slough Borough Council, local stakeholders, and emergency services Attend community meetings, site walkabouts, and stakeholder briefings Maintain accurate records of communications and issue resolution Work...

Assembly Technician Location: Ware, Stansted Abbotts Salary: £14.00 - £16.50 We are looking for an experienced Assembly Technician (3-5 years) to join our team, assembling and testing high-quality electro-mechanical products, including servo motors and PCB sub-assemblies. You will be responsible for accurately assembling parts and components, testing completed assemblies, and identifying and resolving faults, while always working to strict quality and safety standards. Key Responsibilities Assemble components in line with technical drawings and specifications Build electro-mechanical products, including servo motors and PCB sub-assemblies Test completed assemblies for correct operation and functionality Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair assembly issues as they arise Identify and replace defective components Carry out basic maintenance on machinery and equipment Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations at all timesAbout You 3-5 years' experience in an assembly...

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 designs...

Principal Mechanical Engineer - Water Sector St Albans: Hybrid (3 Days Office) Contract: £55-65p/h (Outside IR35) Advance TRS are supporting a rapidly growing consultancy in their search for a Principal 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...

Supplier Quality Engineer Surrey £34.00 per hour (Umbrella) | Inside IR35 | 3-6 Month Contract Start Date: Mid-June 2026 Are you an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer looking for your next contract opportunity within the automotive sector? Planet Recruitment are currently supporting a prestigious British automotive manufacturer in Surrey who are seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to join their team on an initial 3-6 month contract, with strong potential for extension. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in supplier performance management, supporting new product introductions and ensuring the delivery of high-quality components across a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Benefits £34.00 per hour (Umbrella rate) Inside IR35 Initial 3-6 month contract Strong potential for contract extension Opportunity to work with a leading UK automotive manufacturer Mid-June start available The Role As a Supplier Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for driving...

We are recruiting for a talented Hardware Design Engineer to join our client's Test Equipment Hardware Design Capability team on a 6-month contract. Part of the Test Equipment Centre of Excellence (TE CofEx), this team designs, integrates, and validates innovative test system hardware solutions that support products throughout their lifecycle. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge projects, ensure technical excellence, and help drive engineering success. Role: Test Development Engineer Pay: £50 per hour Via Umbrella Location: Stevenage Contract: Monday- Friday, 37 Hours per week, 6 Months Contract IR35 Status: Inside Security Clearance: SC Required however can start on BPSS Essential Responsibilities Prepare specifications & develop designs in line with all quality and technical standards. Develop proposals for investigations & solutions, following investigation and analysis of technical issues. Carry out design appraisals to ensure all...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Component Engineer / Components Cataloguer subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract.   This position requires experience of components and parts, MS tools, eye for detail, able to deal with multiple queries in a support environment    The role will be predominantly working from home with just 1-2 days a week in the office.  Your office base can be either Stevenage or Bolton (depending on your preference).    Contract Duration: 6 months initially and then ongoing. Hourly Rate: £50 per hour (Umbrella)   Component Engineer Job Description: The Component Engineering department play an important support role not just within the engineering group but also within the wider business. You will be part of a multi-disciplined team completing administration activities, technical advisement, making requests to suppliers and responding to internal queries. You will ensure we deliver a comprehensive component service...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Head of FCAS Systems Design Co-Ordination ( Systems Engineer Manager ) subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract.    This position would suit a candite from the Defence / Aerospace industries and from a Systems Engineering Management background.   Rate: £80.00 per hour Location: Bristol, Stevenage or Bolton, depending on your preference.  Hybrid / Remote working: Hybrid, 3 days per week onsite (the department can offer a compressed 4 day week of Monday to Thursday) Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Duration: 6 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: 1 stage video interview Head of FCAS Systems Design Co-Ordination Job Description:   FCAS is one of the largest, most exciting and challenging programmes within Defence – to design and deliver a Future...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage (the role can be a split of working Onsite and Working From Home) is currently looking to recruit a Bid Coordinator on an initial 6 month contract, with very high prospect of extension.    This role would suit a candidate who comes from a strong background of working as a Bid Coordinator, Bid Manager, Bid Specialist or Bid Writer.  An Engineering background would be great.  A background of working in the Defence or Aerospace industry would be great.    Rate: £50 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Stevenage Hybrid / Remote working: This role will be 2 or 3 days per week onsite. Duration: 6 Months with very likely prospect of extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term.  IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage video interview   Bid Coordinator Job Description: The Test Equipment New Business Support (TE NBS) role...

CarmichaelUK are recruiting for an experienced Procurement Manager to join a leading Joint Venture delivering the HS2 project in Buckinghamshire. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role on one of the UK’s largest and most complex infrastructure projects. You will take the lead in procurement and supply chain management across major civil engineering packages, including earthworks, structures, and environmental works. Experience working with a Tier One civil engineering contractor on large-scale infrastructure projects, Joint Ventures, or Alliances will be highly advantageous. Key Responsibilities Develop and deliver procurement strategies for key infrastructure and civil engineering packages Lead the full tendering process, including prequalification, tender evaluation, and contract award Ensure all procurement activities align with Joint Venture and HS2 governance requirements Build, manage, and maintain strong supplier relationships, monitoring performance...

General Manager - Utilities / Construction 📍 Reading (100% Office-Based) 💼 Permanent or Contract Opportunity 💰 Highly Competitive Salary / Day Rate (DOE, Outside IR35 for contract) The Opportunity We're working with a growing utilities contractor delivering projects under SSEN Lot 1, covering electricity connections up to 11kV underground and 33kV overhead line (OHL). They are seeking a General Manager to take full ownership of their office-based operations in Reading. This is a key leadership role with responsibility for driving performance across multiple teams and ensuring efficient project delivery. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the planning, RFQ (pricing), and streetworks departments Act as the Office Lead, overseeing administration, training, and operational processes Provide strong leadership to department heads (direct reports) Drive performance, accountability, and continuous improvement across teams Ensure effective coordination across all business...

General Manager - Utilities / Construction 📍 Reading (100% Office-Based) 💼 Permanent or Contract Opportunity 💰 Highly Competitive Salary / Day Rate (DOE, Outside IR35 for contract) The Opportunity We're working with a growing utilities contractor delivering projects under SSEN Lot 1, covering electricity connections up to 11kV underground and 33kV overhead line (OHL). They are seeking a General Manager to take full ownership of their office-based operations in Reading. This is a key leadership role with responsibility for driving performance across multiple teams and ensuring efficient project delivery. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the planning, RFQ (pricing), and streetworks departments Act as the Office Lead, overseeing administration, training, and operational processes Provide strong leadership to department heads (direct reports) Drive performance, accountability, and continuous improvement across teams Ensure effective coordination across all business...