14 jobs found in Carlisle

Job title: Workstream Lead (Programme Resilience) Job Type: Contract IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Start date: Subject to clearance Duration: 12 months Pay rate: DOE Location: Whitehaven Hybrid/Remote Working: Hybrid (onsite 3 days per week) Hours of work: 40 hours per week Role information: We are seeking an experienced Workstream Lead to drive the delivery of a complex portfolio of strategic projects focused on strengthening programme resilience and accelerating mission-critical delivery. Reporting to the Head of Strategic Projects, you will lead the planning, coordination, and execution of multiple interrelated projects, ensuring effective management of budgets, resources, risks, governance, and delivery schedules. You will work closely with senior stakeholders to initiate and shape projects that remove operational vulnerabilities, improve programme resilience, and deliver strategic benefits. The role requires strong leadership, commercial awareness, and the ability to...

Job title: Workstream Lead (SHOP) Job Type: Contract IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Start date: Subject to clearance Duration: 12 months Pay rate: DOE Location: Whitehaven Hybrid/Remote Working: Hybrid (working on site 3 days per week) Hours of work: 40 hours per week Role information: We are seeking an experienced Workstream Lead to oversee the delivery of multiple high-profile projects within a major strategic programme. Reporting to the Head of Strategic Projects, you will lead project teams, manage budgets, resources, risks, and schedules, and ensure delivery is aligned with project governance, compliance, and quality standards. You will be responsible for driving performance, coordinating stakeholders, managing change control, and supporting continuous improvement across the workstream. The ideal candidate will have significant project management experience within complex, regulated environments, strong leadership capability, and the ability to manage interrelated projects at...

Job title: Crane Capability Job Type: Contract IR35 Status: Inside Start date: Asap - Subject to being onboarded/security cleared Duration: 12 Month Contract Pay rate: DOE Hours of work: Hybrid 3 days on site Location: Whitehaven Role Summary - Crane Capability Workstream Lead This is a senior workstream leadership role responsible for the end-to-end delivery of the Crane Capability workstream within the Strategic Projects programme. The role supports SHOP and wider programme requirements and involves close coordination with other workstreams, crane SMEs in the supply chain, and internal governance committees. Reporting into the Head of Strategic Projects, the postholder has full accountability for planning, delivery, cost control, risk management, resources, and governance across the workstream. Core Experience & Background Senior Project / Workstream Lead with 10+ years' project management experience (10-15 preferred) Demonstrable experience delivering projects where...

Technical Architect – Disaster Recovery Runbooks Location: Remote (Hybrid available) Contract Type: 3-month contract Rate: £425 per day (Inside IR35) Security Clearance: SC clearance required (active and transferable, minimum 3 months validity) Overview We are seeking an experienced Technical Architect with strong Disaster Recovery (DR) and resilience expertise to lead the design, development, and validation of end-to-end DR runbooks across critical IT services. This role focuses on ensuring robust, executable recovery strategies that align with business continuity requirements, including RTO/RPO targets, dependency mapping, and recovery sequencing across complex infrastructure and application landscapes. Key Responsibilities * Analyse Business Impact Analysis (BIA) outputs and translate into technical recovery requirements * Define minimum viable recovery states for critical services * Design end-to-end disaster recovery strategies, including full environment loss...

Role/Job title: Enterprise architect Work Location: London, Bristol or Edinburgh Role type: Contract (Inside IR35) Mode of working: Hybrid /Office based Number of positions: 2 Our client a major retail and commercial bank is currently looking for an Enterprise Cloud & Data Architect to be responsible for defining and delivering enterprise-wide cloud and data architecture strategies, ensuring alignment with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and technology roadmaps. The role provides thought leadership in modernising the technology landscape, driving scalable, secure, and resilient cloud and data platforms Required Skills & Experience: Core Skills: * Strong experience in Enterprise Architecture / Cloud Architecture / Data Architecture * Proven ability to define architecture strategies and roadmaps * Experience with modern cloud-native and data platforms Technical Expertise: * Cloud platforms: Azure / AWS / GCP * Data technologies: *...

Senior Substation Primary (HV Plant) Design Engineer Epsom, Birmingham, Leeds or Glasgow – 12 months (Inside IR35) C-level vetting required The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Senior Substation Primary (HV Plant) Design Engineer to support the delivery of major Transmission & Distribution projects across the UK energy sector. This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-profile infrastructure programmes that contribute directly to the UK’s Net Zero ambitions. You will join a collaborative Power & Energy team delivering FEED and Detailed Design solutions for leading clients including National Grid, SSEN Transmission, and other UK and international utilities. The role offers the opportunity to work across multi-disciplinary engineering projects while developing your technical expertise within a supportive consultancy environment. Key Responsibilities * Operate in a senior role within one of the Electrical Engineering teams based in Epsom, Birmingham, Leeds, or...

INTERIM HEAD OF COMPLIANCE AND TRANSPARENCY | Contract | Inside IR35 📍 Edinburgh, Cardiff or Belfast — 2 days per week in office 📅 6-month contract  THE OPPORTUNITY Are you a senior compliance professional with a passion for governance, transparency, and public accountability? The Electoral Commission is looking for an Interim Head of Compliance and Transparency to join them on a 6-month contract. This is a significant leadership role within one of the UK's most important democratic institutions, responsible for regulating political finance and ensuring the integrity of elections across the UK. If you bring deep expertise in compliance frameworks, regulatory enforcement, and transparency — and you're comfortable operating at senior leadership level in a complex, high-profile, and politically sensitive environment — this is an outstanding opportunity to make a genuine impact. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING Owning, leading, and managing the strategic and operational delivery of the...

SC Cleared VCF / Aria Architect / Consultant Location: Remote, with some adhoc customer travel Rate: INSIDE IR35, 700.00 - 800 PD Job Description We are seeking an experienced SC Cleared VCF/Aria Architect with expertise in VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF9) and associated technologies, including VCF9 and Aria. The successful candidate will leading the design, requirements gathering and deployment planning activities across both the customer and their key supplier. Candidates must be live SC Cleared Architects and Consultants with strong expertise in VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), automation, and the Aria platform to support this large-scale public sector programmes. Roles are contract-based. Key Responsibilities Design, architect, and deliver VCF-based infrastructure solutions in secure environments Provide hands-on expertise across: VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF v3-v9) NSX, SRM, and Aria Lead and contribute to automation initiatives, including: Mapping VCD to VCF 9.1...

SC Cleared Network Engineer - WAN Refresh Project Locations: Durham, Lytham, Glasgow, Preston, Birmingham and Longbridge Start: June 2026 Contract Duration: 3 day project at each site Rate: £180-£200/day Inside IR35 We are currently seeking SC Cleared Network Engineers to support a WAN Network Refresh project. This is a hands-on role ideal for engineers with strong infrastructure experience and active security clearance. Key Responsibilities: -Racking and stacking network equipment -Structured cabling and patching -Supporting WAN infrastructure refresh activities -Assisting with installation and deployment of network hardware Requirements: -Active SC Clearance (essential) -Proven experience in network installations (racking & cabling) -Experience working on WAN/LAN refresh or rollout projects -Strong hands-on, on-site engineering background -Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment Further information available upon application. Please contact (url...

DEMOBILISATION MANAGER Ministry of Justice (MOJ) | Contract | Inside IR35 📍 National — travel required across England and Wales 📅 6-month contract 🏢 Multi-site, including Prison and Probation estate THE OPPORTUNITY Are you an experienced Facilities Management professional with a track record of managing complex contract exits in demanding, regulated environments? The Ministry of Justice is looking for a Demobilisation Manager to support its Property Transformation Programme, overseeing the transition from outgoing to incoming Total FM and Workplace Services providers across a diverse, high-value Prison and Probation estate. This is a high-profile, fast-paced role requiring someone who can manage competing priorities, hold suppliers to account at end-of-term, and ensure that service continuity, statutory compliance, and operational stability are maintained throughout — particularly within secure and regulated environments. If you thrive in complex, multi-site public sector...

GOVERNMENT SOFT LANDINGS (GSL) MANAGER Department for Work & Pensions (DWP) | Contract | Inside IR35 📍 Sheffield, Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham, Newcastle, Blackpool or Glasgow 💰 Up to £420 per day (umbrella) 📅 Contract to 31 March 2027 🏢 60% office attendance per week (mandatory) 🔒 BPSS clearance required THE OPPORTUNITY Are you an experienced GSL professional who understands what it really takes to transition a capital project into live operational use? Do you know what good looks like when it comes to Facilities Management, asset data, and making sure buildings work for the people who run them day to day? DWP Estates is expanding its Asset Information Management capability and is seeking a Government Soft Landings Manager to embed a consistent, effective Soft Landings approach across one of the UK's largest government estates. This is a hands-on role at the intersection of capital project delivery and facilities management. You'll be the bridge that ensures assets,...

Job Title: Demobilisation Manager Location: National - travel between England and Wales Contract Duration: 6 Months Daily Rate: £ 550/day (Umbrella – Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 The Demobilisation Manager leads the planning and delivery of complex Facilities Management (FM) contract exits across the estate. Operating within the Property Transformation Programme, this role ensures that the transition from outgoing to incoming suppliers is strategically managed, compliant with contractual obligations, and minimises disruption to operations. The postholder must bring a strong grasp of FM operational delivery, contract management, and supplier relationship management, particularly in a government or secure estate environment. Skills And Experience Essential * Significant experience delivering FM operational services or overseeing supplier performance in complex, multi-site public sector estates. * Proven track record in managing demobilisation or mobilisation of outsourced FM...

Role: Senior Business Analyst Location: Hybrid - at least 60% in the Newcastle office (you must live within a commutable distance) Contract: 12 months, in scope of IR35 Rate: Up to approx. £(Apply online only) per day (umbrella) Why this role might interest you Work on a new, non-legacy service - shaping processes and services from the ground up rather than wrestling with outdated systems. Be part of a mission-driven organisation focused on delivering fair, timely compensation and support to a highly affected community. Join multi-disciplinary, agile teams that work at pace, test and learn, and iterate quickly. Use your skills to design a user-centred, empathetic end-to-end service, not just a technical solution. What you will be doing Leading business analysis for a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring services meet both user and organisational needs. Researching and analysing how the organisation works - people, processes, information, data and technology - to identify gaps...

Job Title: Commissioning Engineer (EC&I– Nuclear) Location: Cumbria Rate: £50 per hour (Inside IR35 – Umbrella) Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off rolling shift pattern Role Overview The Commissioning Engineer will support the delivery of nuclear CE&I systems through all phases of commissioning. This role involves planning, coordinating, and executing commissioning activities, ensuring systems are tested, validated, and handed over safely and efficiently in line with project requirements and regulatory standards. Key Responsibilities ▪️ Carry out vendor test witnessing activities during factory acceptance tests (FAT) and works testing ▪️ Prepare plant commissioning test specifications and supporting documentation ▪️ Conduct early inspections of site installations to support efficient system handovers ▪️ Execute commissioning and testing activities throughout the IPC commissioning phase ▪️ Identify faults, troubleshoot issues, and propose and implement effective solutions ▪️...