183 jobs found in Thrapston

Project Manager - Global Programme Team 📍 Peterborough (site-based) ⏳ 12-month contract (likely to extend) 💰 Up to £40.72 per hour (depending on experience) The Opportunity We're looking for an experienced Project Manager to join a dynamic Global Programme Management team supporting a wide portfolio of projects across a large, complex organisation. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure across multiple business areas while working in a fast-paced, high-impact environment. You'll play a key role in driving projects from concept through to completion, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage multiple projects from initiation through to delivery Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Microsoft Project Monitor progress, performance, risks, and budgets across a portfolio of projects Produce regular, high-quality reports for senior stakeholders Manage stakeholder relationships and...

Senior Technical Architect – National Security Programme 📍 Milton Keynes (Hybrid – 60% onsite) 💰 £508.77/day PAYE or £652.82/day Umbrella 📅 6 Month Contract (Potential Extension) 🔒 SC Clearance Eligible Required A leading government-focused organisation is seeking a Senior Technical Architect to support the delivery of critical national security capabilities. This is a high-impact role working at the intersection of architecture, engineering, and secure government operations. The Role You’ll play a key role in shaping and delivering secure technical solutions within a complex, high-assurance environment. Acting as a bridge between stakeholders and technical teams, you’ll ensure solutions are robust, compliant, and aligned with strategic objectives. Key Responsibilities * Lead technical engagement with stakeholders, translating business needs into scalable solutions * Facilitate and run technical workshops with customers and delivery teams * Produce and maintain high- and...

IT Project Manager (DDaT) 6 months Initially (Potential to extend) £450pd - £505pd (Inside IR35/Umbrella) Milton Keynes (Hybrid 3 days in office per week) Ideally candidates will be SC Cleared Mon - Fri My central Government client is looking for a Project Manager on an initial 6-month contract. You will be responsible for delivering secure digital, data, and technology (DDaT) projects across government sectors. Key focus includes developing business cases, planning and executing projects within time, cost, and quality constraints, leading governance and ensuring compliance within the clients frameworks. The role demands strong stakeholder management, leadership in matrix teams, risk and change management, and driving efficiency and innovation. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in secure government environments, knowledge of Secure by Design principles, agile methodologies, and proficiency with tools like MS Project, alongside proven ability...

PMO Analyst (Project Portfolio & Governance) Sector: Engineering / Infrastructure / Technology £27 per hour Umbrella *INSIDE IR35* 12 Month Contract Coventry   We are looking for a highly analytical PMO Analyst to join our portfolio team. This is a pivotal role where project governance meets digital innovation. You won't just be tracking milestones; you will be building the dashboards and reporting frameworks that drive multi-million-pound decision-making across our entire project estate.   The Role As the PMO Analyst, you will act as the "engine room" for our project portfolio. Your role  is to ensure governance is robust, schedules are aligned, and data is visualized in a way that tells a clear story to our stakeholders. From JQL scripting in Jira to architecting Tableau dashboards, you will be the technical expert who ensures our delivery stays on track.   Key Accountabilities: Support the implementation of portfolio-wide standards, document control, and rigorous...

Program Manager Location: Cambridge, United Kingdom (3 days onsite, 2 days remote) Employment Type: Inside IR35 agency Contract- 12 months Pay: 42-44 pounds per hour Role Overview This position plays a critical role in translating frontier research into real-world impact. As a Technical Program Manager, you will work in service of a world-class research lab, acting as the interface between researchers and strategic partners. This role is responsible for leading early access programs and customer-facing engagements that connect cutting-edge AI for Science capabilities with partners in industry and academia. The position requires a passion for how AI advances sciences and an ability to manage milestones and deadlines in a research environment. Key Responsibilities * Lead the design and execution of Research Early Access Programs (REAP), translating frontier AI for Science research into high-impact partner engagements. * Serve as the interface between the research...

Supplier Quality Engineer 6 month contract Based in Stevenage - hybrid Offering £45ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience with AS9100 standards? Do you have quality experience in Manufacturing and Supply Chain environments? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you! As the Supplier Quality Engineer, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry. You will be involved in: Complete scheduled Quality Assurance audits at suppliers using standardised tools Conduct thorough verification/inspection of products to ensure they meet the required quality standards Identify and document any non-conformities in the manufacturing process and deviations from the product specifications...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire is currently looking to recruit an Embedded DSP Software Engineer – Software Defined Radio Datalink subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract.     This role would suit a candidate who comes from a mobile communications industry or from the aerospace / defence field. Other industries will be considered too.   Rate: £70 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Stevenage Hybrid / Remote working: The role will based onsite.  A compressed 4-Day week of Monday to Thursday is possible Duration: 6 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.  IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage video interview process   Embedded DSP Software Engineer – Software Defined Radio Datalink Job Description:   Join our growing Software team in Stevenage, working as part of a dynamic team to...

Configuration Manager Stevenage 12 Month Initial Contract   Overview of department: Configuration Management is pivotal to success in developing and delivering engineered products to our customers and frontline users. Through the controlled application and compliance of processes, we give our programmes confidence and assurance in all products that we produce.   Description of the Role Experienced Configuration professional with an ability to provide technical support to the Configuration Management team. Your ability to build networks and foster strong relationships with the team to review, develop and deliver Configuration Management processes and procedures, as well as supporting and technically coaching project Configuration Managers to deliver technical excellence contributing towards the overall success of our business programmes.   What we’re looking for A proven track record of experience within engineering organisations or operational domains, with a strong technical...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a SAP Security Support Administrator Subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract. The role can be based from either the companies Stevenage or Bolton site, depending on your preference.  The role will be predominantly working from home.   Rate: £22.63ph (Umbrella) Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Stevenage or Bolton depending on your preference   Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be predominantly working from home… one day per week onsite.  Also, a condensed 4 day working week of Monday to Thursday is OK too. Duration: 12 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.  IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)   SAP Security Support Administrator Job Description: The SAP Security Support Administrator plays a key role in supporting documentation, refinement and execution of General IT Controls...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit an Electrical Systems Engineer / Architect subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract. Your base site can either be from the companies Bristol, Stevenage or Bolton office.  This role will be a hybrid position – 3 days per week onsite and 2 days remote.      Hourly Rate: £60 - £85 (Umbrella).      Contract Duration: 6 Months initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter.   Missile Electronic Architect Job Description:   Electrical Architects/Engineers are involved in all aspects of missile development, from the early concept studies to series production and in-service support. It’s an excellent opportunity for someone wanting to build on their engineering experience. Responsibilities: You will be responsible for the electrical architecture and requirements for missiles and/or their associated launcher systems with duties including: Specifying/determining system electrical requirements interface definitions...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit 5x Embedded Software V&V Engineer subcontractors on an initial 6 month contract.  Skills in C, C++ or ADA are beneficial.  A defence or aerospace industry background would also be great.   Rate: £70.00 per hour Location: Stevenage or Bristol, depending on your preference. Hybrid / Remote working: Full time on site (occasional work from home day) (The company are happy with a 4 day week) 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   Embedded Software V&V Engineer Job Description:   The department create the complex, highly reliable real-time software that powers missile systems and their components, ensuring that they provide the performance and functionality our users require when they...

A contract position Inside IR35 Hybrid working - 3 days on site. Our client, a prominent player in the automotive sector, is seeking a Calibration Engineer for a contract position. This role focuses on delivering high‑quality powertrain/software calibrations, ensuring adherence to established change-control processes, and managing cross‑functional technical interactions across the calibration lifecycle. This opportunity is ideal for someone with strong technical leadership, problem-solving capabilities, and hands-on experience with calibration development tools, with CRETA proficiency being a mandatory requirement. Key Responsibilities: Accountabilities: Release high‑quality calibrations and provide OK/NOK for release readiness. Ensure full compliance with software and calibration change‑control processes. Core Responsibilities: Execute and maintain software & calibration change‑control activities, including ownership of issue resolution and continuous improvement....

Human Factors Engineer – Physical Controls Gaydon, Warwickshire (2–3 days on-site per week) 12-month contract Rate: Negotiable (DOE)  An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Human Factors Engineer to support the development of physical user controls within a leading automotive engineering environment. This role focuses on ensuring that human factors, ergonomics and usability principles are embedded throughout the development of physical user interfaces, working closely with engineering, UX and product teams. Key Responsibilities:  Support the development, cascading and ownership of Human Factors requirements for physical user controls Analyse quality and usage data to support requirement development and issue resolution Provide Human Factors input into the development of new physical user interfaces Support the timely completion of Human Factors assessments (e.g. human error, workload) Complete requirement testing, reporting and documentation Support issue resolution through...

Senior Test Data & Analytics Specialist Gaydon, Warwickshire (Hybrid) 12 month contract  Rate: Negotiable (DOE)  We’re supporting a major UK-based engineering organisation with the search for a Senior Data Analytics Specialist to support software and systems testing programmes across multiple engineering domains. This role sits at the intersection of engineering, testing and development, with a strong focus on ensuring the integrity, consistency and usability of testing data created within JIRA and visualised through Tableau. You’ll play a key role in transforming complex datasets into meaningful insight, supporting senior stakeholders with clear reporting and enabling data-driven decision making. Key Responsibilities Analyse software and systems testing data across multiple engineering domains Ensure data integrity, consistency and traceability within JIRA tooling Identify trends, patterns, anomalies and risks within testing datasets Prepare high-quality datasets for...

IT Programme Manager Certain Advantage is hiring for an IT Programme Manager based in the Warwickshire area. This role is on a contract basis and is site-based. The Company We’re working with a Manufacturing business that blends British craftsmanship with cutting-edge innovation to create luxury vehicles that redefine performance and style. Does this sound like your next career move? If you’re ambitious to grow, this may be your next role. The Role: This role is for an IT Programme manager —someone ambitious and ready to make an impact. You’ll be results-oriented and driven to succeed. You’ll be leading a small, experienced, and collaborative team, and be responsible for: Delivery of an enterprise IT system that delivers all artefacts required for Regulation 154 Compliance Requirements development (customer, functional & software) Customer Testing Production Deployment & In-Service Support Management of the software development plan with computer programmersThe...

The D365 Solutions Architect role in the Not‑for‑Profit sector on designing and migrating Microsoft Dynamics 365 solutions that drive efficiency and support organisational objectives. This contract opportunity requires a proven architect who can deliver scalable, end‑to‑end D365 solutions with immediate value. Client Details This is an opportunity to work with a well-established organisation in the Not For Profit sector. The company is a medium-sized entity focused on delivering impactful services and leveraging technology to improve operations. Description Design, optimise, and govern Microsoft Dynamics 365 solutions to improve performance and scalability Translate business requirements into secure, end‑to‑end D365 solution architectures Lead technical delivery, including configuration, workflows, and integration with other systems Ensure data governance, security, and compliance standards are met Oversee testing, provide technical guidance, and support user enablement Stay...

Endpoint Engineer (Contract) Location: Hemel Hempstead (Onsite) Rate: £600-£700 per day (Inside IR35) Clearance: MOD DV required Role Overview Lead the day-to-day technical operations of the Windows/Endpoint team, providing subject matter expertise across endpoint security and infrastructure. The role combines hands-on engineering, team leadership, and strategic input to support operational delivery within a secure, enterprise environment. Key Responsibilities Lead and mentor a team of engineers, developing SME capability and aligning skills with digital strategy Support project delivery: solution design, estimation, implementation, and technical validation Manage and respond to incidents in line with SLAs, including escalation where required Collaborate with architects and designers to recommend and validate technical solutions Contribute to pre-sales activities and cost/effort estimation Maintain accurate documentation (operational procedures, user guides, project...

Are you a proven OT Cyber Security Systems Engineer with extensive experience in designing, developing, and testing secure industrial control system networks? Do you possess expert knowledge in implementing cyber security solutions such as network segmentation, intrusion detection, and system hardening within ICS environments? If you're ready to take on a challenging project where your skills will directly impact operational safety, system availability, and industry compliance, read on and apply now to be part of a forward-thinking team committed to innovation and excellence. The Opportunity This organisation drives innovation within industrial automation, fostering a culture that values collaboration, technical excellence, and continuous improvement. Known for its distinct approach to technology integration and commitment to sustainable solutions, it offers a dynamic environment where your expertise can thrive and make a tangible impact. Your duties and responsibilities will...

Job Title: Salesforce OMS Developer Location: Nottingham - 2/4 days a month in the office, travel expenses will be paid Salary/Rate: Up to £455 per day inside IR35 Start Date: 05/05/2026 Job Type: Contract - 6 months Company Introduction We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading high-street retail clients! They are currently looking for a skilled Salesforce OMS Developer to join their team for a six-month contract to design, build, and deliver scalable OMS capabilities supporting complex retail and ecommerce order lifecycles. The role involves hands-on development, integration, and technical leadership within an agile, multi-squad environment. Job Responsibilities/Objectives Develop and enhance Salesforce OMS features including order lifecycle, fulfillment orchestration, inventory visibility, returns, and cancellations. Build Apex, LWC, Flows, Triggers, and other platform components. Implement REST/SOAP APIs, event-driven integrations, and...

Contract or Freelance Website Developer using CRAFT with ideally experience of Payload and Laravel What we’re looking for We’re expanding our team and looking for a developer who doesn’t just “write code,” but builds great experiences. You’ll be our go-to for marketing websites, focusing heavily on CMS architecture. You’ll architect logical, intuitive control panels that make our clients’ lives easier. If you enjoy mapping complex content models to sleek user interfaces, you’ll fit right in. You’ll have: • At least 2 years of digital agency experience • Deep knowledge of modern PHP features and ideally the Laravel ecosystem • You’re comfortable setting up and maintaining systems like Craft CMS or Payload• You can look at a design and immediately see the content model, sections, and fields needed to make it work Key responsibilities: • Provide accurate cost estimates for retainers and small projects, ensuring we stay on track and on budget • Contribute to formal technical...