16 other jobs found in Derby

Children’s Registered Manager (Residential) – Interim Contract ? Nottingham (City-based homes) ? Start: 15th June 2026 | End: 2nd April 2027 ? Full-time – 37 hours per week ? Inside IR35 Are you a confident and compassionate leader ready to step into a role where you can make an immediate impact? We’re working with Nottingham City Council to recruit an experienced Children’s Residential Unit Manager to lead and oversee two small, nurturing children’s homes within close proximity of each other in the city. This is a fantastic opportunity for a strong Registered Manager (or highly experienced Deputy ready to step up) who can hit the ground running and provide stability, leadership, and high-quality care for looked-after children. ? The Role You’ll be responsible for managing two 2-bed children’s homes, leading dedicated teams with the support of two Assistant Managers. This is a hands-on leadership role where your ability to balance structure with empathy will be key. ?...

Commissioning Engineer - Test Equipment Location: West Midlands  Duration: 6 months (potential extension) Status: Inside IR35 Rate: Up to £60 per hour Start: ASAP Overview - Commissioning Engineer - Test Equipment A Test Systems Commissioning Engineer is required to support a significant programme of new test equipment deployment within a high-technology engineering environment. The role focuses on commissioning complex test machinery used for qualification and production acceptance testing of safety-critical systems. Working within a multi-disciplinary engineering team, you will take responsibility for system integration, verification and validation through to operational handover. Key Responsibilities - Commissioning Engineer - Test Equipment Commission complex test systems for use within an engineering production facility Support and technically lead machinery assembly activities performed by technicians and external suppliers Act as the interface between Design...

Quantity Surveyor Location: UK wide role (required to travel to office locations 2-3 times a week) Day Rate: £500 per day via umbrella (inside IR35) Contract Length: 6 months We're supporting a major UK infrastructure programme as it expands its commercial capability and are now seeking experienced Quantity Surveyors to strengthen delivery and development teams across a diverse portfolio of projects. This is a flexible opportunity for strong QS professionals who enjoy operating in complex environments, adding real commercial value, and working across nationally significant infrastructure schemes. The Role As a Quantity Surveyor, you'll provide commercial expertise across a portfolio of infrastructure projects, supporting either pre‑contract development work or post‑contract delivery activity, depending on background and preference. Key responsibilities will include: Managing and assuring costs across live infrastructure projects Supporting or leading commercial activity on...

Technician Lincoln Start date - ASAP Inside IR35 Rate: £14.61 per Hour +15 shift allowance OT AT 175% After 40 hours Opportunities of Nights with 30% Shift allowance Job Specification: 8 hours paid per shift, with overtime rates paid after 40 hours per week Working shift patterns of 6am - 2pm the first week, then 2pm - 10pm the second week & this pattern will continue week about. Duties & Responsibilities: Working alongside T1 Semi Skilled Operatives, you will be undertaking the following overhaul & repair tasks of the allocated wheelsets & bogies whilst adhering to the requisite processes & procedures: Carry out the initial inspection of wheelsets * Axle bearing removal taking care to ensure no damage to the axle or components occurs and prepare the bearings for dispatch to the relevant external companies * Paint removal on the axle * Wheel pan removal taking the relevant precautions to ensure no damage to components is caused * Painting...

Our premium brand Automotive client is currently recruiting for the following role: Vehicle Dynamics Senior Engineer Stability Control Systems and Driveline - £34/hr (Inside IR35) - Warwickshire - 11 Months (potential for yearly renewal) Description: The Vehicle Dynamics Department is primarily responsible for ride, steering, handling and stability control systems. The stability controls area develops and delivers stability functions such as Dynamic Stability Control, ABS functions, Torque Vectoring, Traction Control, and Driveline Distribution. The work covers all aspects of the controller design from requirements writing to testing and developing to a tuneable condition as well as tuning and calibration to meet vehicle attribute targets. The delivery engineers for these functions are grouped in one team to create a flexible workforce and to maximise knowledge transfer between them. The Senior Engineer Stability Control Systems and Driveline will work across multiple vehicle...

Senior Buyer (IT / Regulated Procurement) Contract: 6 months initial (strong likelihood of extension) Rate: £550per day via umbrella (Inside IR35) Location: Predominantly remote, with occasional travel to Warwick as needed About the Role We're recruiting for an experienced Senior Buyer to join a collaborative, high‑performing procurement team within a large, complex and regulated organisation. This is a level 7 equivalent contractor role, backfilling a team member on secondment, and offers a flexible mix of strategic sourcing activity and day‑to‑day procurement support. Rather than owning one major programme, this role provides senior‑level contribution across a varied procurement workload - supporting tender activity where required, handling complex ad‑hoc requests, and helping the wider team embed and interpret Procurement Act 2023 (PA23) requirements. It's well suited to someone who enjoys autonomy, problem‑solving, and being a trusted commercial partner, without the...

Senior Procurement Buyer Contract Length: 10 months (possible extension) Location: Hybrid working: predominantly remote, with a minimum of 1 day per week onsite in either Wokingham or Warwick. Pay Rate: £650 per day via umbrella (Inside IR35) We are supporting a high‑profile, confidential UK infrastructure programme as it moves into a critical market‑engagement phase. To support this next stage, we are seeking an experienced Senior Procurement Buyer to lead complex, regulated procurement activity on a major national programme. This is a senior, delivery‑focused role offering genuine responsibility, visibility, and the opportunity to shape procurements that will have long‑term impact. The Opportunity You will join at a pivotal moment, leading multiple high‑value procurement exercises in parallel, primarily via established public‑sector frameworks rather than open‑market tenders. Operating in a sensitive, time‑pressured environment, you'll play a key role in enabling the...

We are seeking a highly motivated Kinetic Energy / Vehicle Energy Systems Engineer to support the delivery of class‑leading vehicle efficiency. This role sits within a systems and attribute‑based engineering environment, focusing on energy management, road load performance, and vehicle‑level optimisation. The successful candidate will bring a strong background in engineering physics, simulation, and data analysis, and will play a key role in influencing vehicle efficiency outcomes across cross‑functional teams. Location: Warwick (On-site / Hybrid as required) Contract: Contract role - initial 12 month with potential for extension Rate: £33.88 ph Inside IR35 Key Responsibilities Deliver vehicle efficiency improvements through kinetic energy and road load analysis Apply engineering optimisation techniques supported by advanced data analysis Run and interpret results from simulation tools to assess system and vehicle performance Support systems engineering activities, from...

Full Stack Developer x2 | Financial Services Client £465 per day (Inside IR35) | 3 months rolling contracts We are working with a leading financial services client who are looking to engage two experienced Full Stack Developers to support ongoing change and transformation across their digital platforms. Location Knutsford, Cheshire The role is expected to be office based 2 days per week; however, the client may be able to flex on office attendance depending on individual circumstances and business needs. The Role You will join a collaborative technology team delivering secure, high‑quality software solutions within a regulated financial environment. The role requires strong technical capability alongside the ability to adapt, learn, and contribute to strategic digital initiatives. Tech Stack Backend: Java / Spring Frontend: ReactThe client is looking for candidates with strong expertise in Java/Spring or React, along with at least basic working knowledge of the other, and...

Role Title: Cryptography SME Duration: contract to run until 30/11/2026 Location: Knutsford, Hybrid 3 days per week onsite Rate: up to £374.26 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Role purpose / summary Undertake all team activities in line with client wider strategy, Crypto strategy and departmental goals. Ensure the integrity and availability of cryptographic and key management services to business functions and applications. Maintain accurate environment documentation, process and device categorisation. Provide ongoing assurance that risk and compliance requirements are being conducted to a satisfactory level & are evidenced to a required level. Generation of Key Components across various platforms (including IBM, Tandem, Unix) together with management of Cryptographic infrastructure. SSH Key Management. Certificate management HSM configuration/installation/support Incident management Change management ITIL Ensure the integrity and availability of cryptographic and key management...

Housing Advice and Options Manager Kettering Contract £265 per day limited paid via umbrella company inside IR35 Our client is looking for an experienced is looking for Housing Advice and Options Manager Ideally someone who is experienced in private rented sector access work, and who is feeling prepared for the changes coming on 1 May (Renters Rights Act). A strong leader, and someone that can performance manager and drive forward service improvement. The job role is office based, main base is in Kettering but may be required to travel to Corby or Kettering to meet needs of service and attend meetings etc. We can offer one day a week at home only – we will therefore need someone who is local or willing to travel. This is one of many roles we are recruiting for please visit our website colbernlimited co uk Purpose of the job To be responsible for overall development, co-ordination, delivery and performance of a highly effective homelessness prevention, assessment and advice service...

Contract Power BI Developer - Banking 6‑Month Contract | Inside IR35 Location: Bristol, Birmingham, or Manchester (2 days onsite per week) My client a leading global Bank are recruiting for a Contract Power BI Developer to support within a central Data & Analytics function. This role focuses on designing and delivering high quality Power BI datasets, data models, and dashboards that support critical business and regulatory reporting. You will play a key role in strengthening BI governance, improving resilience, and enabling AI‑ready analytics across the organisation. Key Responsibilities Design, build, and optimise Power BI datasets and semantic data models Develop intuitive, high‑performance dashboards and reports Write and optimise DAX for KPIs, time intelligence, and complex business logic Perform data transformation using Power Query (M) and SQL Improve BI resilience including data quality, refresh reliability, performance, and access controls Document data lineage,...

P&D/HV Power Construction Manager – Rail Manchester £ neg day rate (inside IR35) Long term contract Our client is currently sourcing a P&D/HV Power Construction Manager for their rail project based in Manchester on a long-term contract basis (inside IR35) The main purpose of the role is to lead the delivery of plant and distribution works for rail substation projects and support the P&D team in delivering allocated contracts safely and efficiently, ensuring compliance with legislation, company procedures, and contract requirements. Other responsibilities: * Lead and manage all P&D construction activities on rail substation projects * Take ownership of site delivery, ensuring works are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to required quality standards * Plan and coordinate installation activities including methodology, sequencing, and resource allocation * Develop and manage construction programmes * Monitor progress and implement...

P&D/HV Power Construction Manager – Rail Manchester £ neg day rate (inside IR35) Long term contract Our client is currently sourcing a P&D/HV Power Construction Manager for their rail project based in Manchester on a long-term contract basis (inside IR35) The main purpose of the role is to lead the delivery of plant and distribution works for rail substation projects and support the P&D team in delivering allocated contracts safely and efficiently, ensuring compliance with legislation, company procedures, and contract requirements. Other responsibilities: * Lead and manage all P&D construction activities on rail substation projects * Take ownership of site delivery, ensuring works are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to required quality standards * Plan and coordinate installation activities including methodology, sequencing, and resource allocation * Develop and manage construction programmes * Monitor progress and implement...

P&D/HV Supervisor – Rail Manchester £ neg day rate (inside IR35) Long term contract Our client is currently sourcing a P&D/HV Power Supervisor for their rail project based in Manchester on a long-term contract basis (inside IR35) The main purpose of the role is to support the delivery of rail substation and power distribution works. You will assist the P&D Team and Construction Manager in delivering allocated contracts safely, in accordance with legislation, company procedures, and contract specifications Other responsibilities: * Supervise and coordinate P&D works including installation of cable, switchgear, transformers, cable containment, earthing, and associated infrastructure. * Ensure all works are delivered in line with design specifications, drawings, and programme requirements * Maintain compliance with health & safety legislation, Network Rail standards, and HSQE requirements * Deliver toolbox talks, task briefings, permits. *...

We are seeking an experienced Component Engineer to join our customers engineering team on a maternity cover contract through to January 2027. This is a senior-level role suited to a confident professional who can work independently, manage complex component-related challenges, and support cross-functional engineering teams. Location: Warwick Contract: Maternity Cover - Until End of January 2027 Rate: £27.50 per hour Status: Inside IR35 Key Responsibilities Select, approve, and qualify purchased components used within assemblies or end products Ensure component selections meet cost, reliability, and quality requirements Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to purchased components Work closely with product developers and design engineers to support design reviews and component decisions Manage component-related projects and processes with minimal supervision Coach, review, and support the work of junior engineers or lower-level professionals Address complex,...