149 jobs found in Chatham

Bid Project Manager Initial 12 Month Contract Full time on site Rochester, Kent £60.00 - £80.00 Per Hour (Umbrella Rate - Inside IR35) The Role Leading bids as structured projects Define, plan, lead and deliver bid and proposal activities as complex projects, from campaign launch and opportunity shaping through to submission, negotiation and contract award. Own the bid plan, schedule, budget, risks and dependencies, applying robust project management discipline to deliver against agreed success criteria. Develop and communicate clear bid strategies aligned with capture plans and customer needs.Governance, controls and performance Apply effective monitoring, controls and governance to ensure bids are delivered on time, to quality and in line with commercial and financial objectives. Proactively manage risks and opportunities, working with teams to define and implement mitigation and promotion actions. Ensure quality, compliance and assurance throughout the bid lifecycle,...

Design Engineer Reference: 56484 Umbrella Rate: £53.54/hr (Inside IR35) Are you ready to take your career to the next level? This is a rare opportunity to join an innovative and forward-thinking company as a Design Engineer, where your expertise will shape the future of automotive design. You’ll work on exciting and highly complex projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver cutting-edge solutions. If you're passionate about design, thrive in a collaborative environment, and want to be part of groundbreaking projects, this role is perfect for you. What You Will Do: • Coordinate and support Studio Engineering Feasibility and Design Processes to ensure seamless project delivery. • Lead the CAD design and development of highly complex components, including single parts and assemblies with interdependent functionalities. • Collaborate with Design and non-Design departments to ensure technical communication and alignment. • Check incoming data from suppliers...

RLE International is working on behalf of their Essex based Automotive Client, who are currently looking for a Functional Safety Systems Engineer to support their team. Position Description: Rate: £29.59 (via Umbrella PAYE) – increasing to £38.38 after 12 weeks under AWR’s (Agency Worker Regulations) Our client is seeking a Functional Safety Systems Engineer to join their core team in the Essex. You will be a key player in ensuring complex, distributed technologies including powertrain, infotainment, and active safety meet the highest safety standards. Using Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), you will bridge the gap between research and production, turning "what if" into "what’s next." As a key member of an exciting team leading Functional Safety activities in Product Development, this role involves working with technology subject matter experts to conduct Functional Safety analysis using efficient model-based systems engineering (MBSE / SysML) tools. Additionally, you will...

GIS Officer Brentwood Contract £20 per hour limited paid via umbrella company inside IR35 Our client is looking for an experienced is looking for GIS Officer. Working Hours - 5 days a week (37 hrs) 8.30am – 5.00pm – Mon-Thurs 8.30 – 4.30pm - Fri Working Pattern - Full time Hybrid (1-2 days in the office per week if possible - open to discussion) This is one of many roles we are recruiting for please visit our website colbernlimited co uk GIS Officer responsibilities 1. Be responsible for the maintenance, development and deployment of the Councils GI Infrastructure and Systems 2. Manage and ensure the Council compliance with the PSMA, acting as the one of the Councils Primary Contact Officer. 3. Provide a helpdesk facility for GI applications, including bespoke development, data capture, production of maps, statistical information and development of records 4. Manage the process of maintaining the GIS metadata library and liaise with data owners to ensure its completeness, currency...

Interim Head of Business & Operations – Adult Social Care 📍 East London (Hybrid Working) 🕒 12-Week Contract | 36 Hours per Week 💼 Inside IR35 💰 £550 per day (Umbrella) / £414.66 PAYE 📅 Start Date: April 2026 We’re working with a London-based local authority to appoint an experienced Interim Head of Business & Operations within Adult Social Care. This is a high-impact leadership role focused on driving transformation, improving performance, and ensuring financial sustainability across ASC services. This opportunity would suit a senior leader with a strong track record in local government transformation, programme delivery, and system-wide partnership working. Key Responsibilities Strategic Improvement & Transformation * Lead the development and delivery of a comprehensive ASC Improvement & Transformation Programme * Translate national policy and regulatory requirements into local, outcome-focused initiatives * Drive service redesign across Care Act duties,...

HR Business Partner (PO4) – Employee Relations Specialist 📍 Catford, South East London (Hybrid Working) 💰 £28.64 PAYE / 🕒 35 hours per week 📅 Start: 27 April 2026 🏢 Hybrid: Approx. 2 days in the office (or as required) 📌 IR35 Status: Inside IR35 The Opportunity We are currently recruiting for an experienced HR Business Partner to join a busy and dynamic public sector organisation on an interim basis. This role sits within a strategic HR function and will play a key role in delivering expert employee relations support and casework management across multiple directorates. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident HR professional who thrives in complex environments and is experienced in managing high-volume, sensitive ER cases. Key Responsibilities * Lead on complex employee relations casework, providing expert advice and guidance to managers * Support organisational change programmes including restructures, redundancies, redeployment and TUPE * Partner with...

An inside IR35 opportunity exist for a Senior Commercial Manager who has had extensive experience overseeing the commercials, and the commercial teams, on large infrastructure projects for tier one civil engineering Contractors. Your ability to hit the ground running by coordinating the team whilst effectively interacting with the stakeholders on large £100m plus projects, is sought. Not only does this opportunity draw on your collaboration skills, but it also expects you to quickly build relationships and to gain the confidence of your team. Requirements for this opportunity – BSc Quantity Surveying and professional membership of RICS, CIOB or ICES Extensive experience on large infrastructure projects (HS2, HPC, Sellafield, Highways, Rail etc) for tier one UK civil engineering Contractor Previous long-term experience, as a Commercial Manager, on the above-mentioned category of projects Proficient with the use of the NEC suite of contracts Proven leadership and...

Senior Planning Policy Officer- Essex   Job ref - 65483   Carrington West are delighted to be assisting this Essex based Local Authority client with their search for an experienced Planning Policy Officer.   This is 6 month initial contract position paying up to £50 per hour inside IR35.   We are looking for experienced Planner's with a strong knowledge of national planning policy and who ideally come from a Local Authority background. The ideal candidates will be working towards tight deadlines with minimal supervision and will have the ability to prioritise daily work loads. You will be focussed on developing the broad content of the policies working toward the Local Plan.   You will be an experienced and motivated Planner who is degree and preferably masters qualified. You will also have a very strong knowledge of planning legislation and process and have excellent communication skills.   Rates for this role is £50ph   If you are keen to discuss this position in...

Role: AI Engineer Location: United Kingdom (Hybrid, 2 days in office) Contract Type: 6-month contract Rate: £465/day (Inside IR35) About the Role: We are looking for a skilled AI Engineer to design, build, and deploy production-ready AI and GenAI solutions. You will work on advanced LLM applications, RAG pipelines, and scalable AI platforms. This role involves end-to-end ownership of AI/ML features from data ingestion to model deployment, integrating solutions into real-world applications. Responsibilities: * Develop and deploy GenAI and LLM solutions, including prompt engineering and RAG pipelines * Build scalable data pipelines and production ML workflows * Implement MLOps/LLMOps processes for model versioning, CI/CD, and monitoring * Optimize model training and inference performance using modern hardware and frameworks * Embed Responsible AI practices (fairness, explainability, bias testing) * Collaborate with architects, data scientists, and product teams...

SQL Engineer (Contract) Inside IR35 - Hybrid working (3 days onsite) Overview We are seeking an experienced SQL Engineer to support a large scale SQL Server and Windows Server migration programme. The role involves upgrading a significant estate from SQL Server 2016 and SQL Server 2019 to newer, supported versions. With multiple end of life deadlines approaching, this position is critical for ensuring stability, compliance, and long term platform resilience. The ideal candidate will have strong hands on experience delivering complex SQL upgrade and migration projects, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work in a structured programme environment. Key Responsibilities * Lead and execute migration activities across a large SQL Server estate, moving from SQL 2016 & 2019 to SQL 2022 (with a roadmap toward SQL 2025 in future phases). * Assess, analyse, and document the existing SQL environment, including discovery of additional instances "in the background." * Work...

OIC Developer (Oracle Integration Cloud) 3 months Market Rate (Inside IR35) Job Summary: We are looking for an experienced OIC Developer to design, develop, and maintain integrations using Oracle Integration Cloud. The role involves working with cloud and on-premise applications to ensure seamless data flow and business process automation. Key Responsibilities: Design and develop integrations using Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC) Build and maintain REST/SOAP APIs and integrations Work with adapters (ERP, HCM, FTP, REST, SOAP, etc.) Perform data mapping, transformations, and orchestration Troubleshoot and resolve integration issues Collaborate with functional and technical teams Ensure best practices in integration, security, and performance Required Skills: Strong experience with Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC) Knowledge of REST/SOAP web services Experience with XML, XSLT, JSON Familiarity with Oracle SaaS (ERP/HCM) integrations Understanding of integration patterns...

Business Analyst | Risk Management | 3LOD | Hybrid - 2 days per week in the office - 3 days working from home | 4 Months Contract | £580/day Inside IR35 | LONDON | In this role you will work across the business bridging the business and technology to develop a set of requirements for the provision of Risk Management Tool. This is a high visibility role that will support the organisations Governance, Risk and Compliance approach so previous experience working within risk management is essential. Your Essential Skills and Experience: Proven experience of working as a Business Analyst Strong ability to interpret and translate regulatory requirements into business and technical solutions Experience and knowledge of the financial services industry including familiarity with financial products and services. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Location: London Hybrid: 2 days in the office / 3 days working from home Pay Rate: £580/day Inside IR35 (You will work via an...

IT Project Manager - English and German speaking - M365 Consolidation 9 month contract £750 - £800 per day Inside IR35 Hybrid / London - 2 days a week in the office with travel Background Akkodis are partnering with a Global Insurance business who are looking to hire an experienced Project Manager to work on a M365 programme as they look to consolidate Microsoft Tenants from other brands / divisions within the group. The successful candidate must be fluent in both English and German. This is a hybrid role requiring 2 days per week on site in the central London office plus occasional international travel. Experience Required Extensive proven Project Management experience within in a large, complex and global group of businesses. Understanding of M365 technologies: Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams Must be able to speak fluently in both English and German Must have experience consolidating and/or moving M365 Tenants and understand impacts to user accounts and...

Senior AWS DevOps Engineer (Test & Infrastructure Resilience) Location: Remote Working Security Clearance: Must be eligible for SC Clearance 6 Months Contract £400 to £600 a day inside IR35 A top-tier consultancy firm is looking for an experienced AWS DevOps Engineer with a strong background in testing to help maintain and evolve Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) for a top UK client. This is a pivotal role in maintaining critical national infrastructure where scalability and resilience are essential. We're looking for a highly skilled DevOps engineer with a strong background in testing (including APIs). The ideal candidate should be self-motivated and results-driven, capable of thriving in an Agile team. You'll need to be comfortable with Confluence for documentation and Jira for project tracking and story management. Your main responsibility will be to develop and structure a comprehensive test framework. This includes creating approaches and plans, gaining...

I am recruiting for a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to work on a hybrid basis - 3 days in either London, Manchester, Bristol, Newcastle, York, Glasgow or Norwich, 2 days remote. The role falls inside IR35 so you will be required to work through an umbrella company for the duration of the contract. You MUST have worked within central government recently. Working with the End User Compute Team you'll be instrumental in shaping the infrastructure, network and cloud capabilities that support vital services for the client. As the Senior Infrastructure Engineer (Mobile Device Management), you won't just be maintaining systems, you'll be a key architect of our future infrastructure landscape. Working alongside Technical Architects and Principal Engineers, you'll design, maintain and upgrade our infrastructure, tackling challenges head on and ensuring seamless service delivery. You must have several years of experience managing an MDM / EMM solution and SaaS based platforms. A...

PMO Governance and Assurance Lead 3 Months Contract London Based £400 inside IR35 A top-tier consultancy is seeking a PMO Governance & Assurance Lead to act as the primary authority on delivery standards for a flagship transformation programme. In this role, you will manage the frameworks that ensure every milestone is met with precision and remains fully compliant with contract requirements. You will bridge the gap between rigorous oversight and the fast-paced needs of a major BPO (Business Process Outsourcing) environment Key Responsibilities Own the programme's governance standards, ensuring they are applied consistently across all workstreams. Lead "Gate" reviews to ensure work is ready for submission and aligns with payment milestones. Work with legal and commercial teams to embed SLAs, KPIs, and service standards into the delivery process. Lead independent audits and health checks to identify risks and keep the programme "audit-ready". Turn complex data into...

Your new company My client, a global biopharmaceutical company with a goal of contributing to healthcare innovation and environmental sustainability and which is focused on improving people's quality of life, specialising in Oncology, neurology and rare diseases, and has a position available for a Contracting Specialist Coordinator to join their Medical Communications Capabilities & Education (MCCE) team on a 6-month initial contract. Remote 6 Month + Contract INSIDE IR35 - PAYE up to £45.69 p/h - Umbrella up to £60 p/h Your new role As the Specialist Coordinator, you will be responsible for the end-to-end management of contracts with external stakeholders: Health Care Professionals (HCPs), Health Care Organisations (HCOs), Patients and Patient Organisations (POs), supporting Global Medical Affairs (GMA), Global Product & Portfolio Strategy (GPPS) and Global Research & Development (R&D) activities. As the Specialist Coordinator, you will apply the defined...

Bilingual (English / German) Project Manager - D365 Consolidation 9 month contract £750 - £800 per day Inside IR35 Hybrid / London - 2 days a week in the office with travel Background Akkodis are partnering with a Global Insurance business who are looking to hire an experienced Project Manager to work on a D365 programme as they look to consolidate Microsoft Tenants from other brands / divisions within the group. This is a hybrid role requiring 2 days per week on site in the central London office plus occasional international travel. Experience Required Extensive proven Project Management experience within in a large, complex and global group of businesses. Understanding of M365 technologies: Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams Must be able to speak fluently in both English and German Must have experience consolidating and/or moving M365 Tenants and understand impacts to user accounts and applications when tenants are moved. Proven experience in managing project...

Employment Support Manager Farringdon, London Contract £24.73 per hour PAYE or £32.32 per hour limited paid via umbrella company inside IR35 Our client is looking for an experienced is looking for an Employment Support Manager 3 days remote; 2 days in the office. 09:00 - 17:0, Mon-Fri. The role Reporting to the Lead Employee Relations (ER) Manager, you will provide support to managers and colleagues on all aspects of employee relation casework the organisation, including complex, matters within a shared services framework. You will work closely with the Lead ER Manager and the Strategic People Business Partners to ensure that we deliver an effective, consistent and collaborative People service across the organisation. The location Farringdon office, with the option for working in a hybrid way when appropriate and as agreed with your manager. As part of this role, to various locations when support managers and colleagues. You will effectively support an ER Advisor ensuring that a...

Complaints and Enquiries Officer London | Hybrid Rate: £40.00 per hour (Umbrella) IR35 Status: Inside Initial Contract Length: 3 Months Start Date: 1st May Working Hours: 09:00 - 17:00 (36 Hours) Role summary An experienced Complaints and Enquiries Officer is required to support a Housing Services team within a local authority setting. This role will focus on managing, investigating, and responding to complaints and enquiries relating to homelessness services, including statutory decision-making, the housing register, and temporary accommodation. You will be responsible for handling a varied caseload of complex complaints, ensuring timely and compliant responses, while maintaining a strong customer-focused approach driven by empathy, professionalism, and clarity. This is a hybrid role requiring a mix of office-based and home working in line with service needs. What you will do as a Complaints and Enquiries Officer - Manage and respond to complaints and enquiries relating...