27 jobs found in Gateshead

Multiple QA Engineers / Newcastle (Hybrid) / 6 months / £350 up to £500 pd (Inside IR35)  I am currently recruiting for a number of contract positions across QA and Testing. These will all be working in the public sector, via a consultancy and ideally you will have SC clearance : 6 month initial contracts Requiring hybrid working in Newcastle 2-3 days per week They have been deemed inside IR35.   Role summaries:    Senior/Lead Test Engineer  Java, Cucumber, Selenium, Playwright, AWS, CI/CD, BPSS or SC Clearance £350 to £500  Automation Engineer Node.js, JavaScript, Cucumber, Webdriver, AWS, SC Clearance £350- £450  Please note the rates and hybrid working are non negotiable. If interested, please apply with your latest CV and I will be in touch to discuss in more detail.    Best, Connor

Contract Full-Stack JavaScript Developer - Node & Angular 📅 6‑month contract (extensions likely) 💸 £400 per day – Inside IR35 🏢 60% Hybrid in Newcastle  Opus is supporting a major migration programme for a UK Government department, delivered via a leading consultancy. This programme supports mission‑critical services dealing with high user volumes, sensitive data, and complex business processes. We’re hiring Node.js & Angular Engineers to play a key role in frontend modernisation and service delivery. 🔍 What You’ll Be Doing Supporting and delivering a large‑scale Angular migration Building frontend applications using Angular & TypeScript Developing backend services with Node.js & Express Writing test‑driven code (Jest) Working within CI/CD pipelines Improving automation and frontend standards Ensuring accessibility and WCAG compliance Contributing to architecture and best practice across teams ✅ Required Experience Strong experience with Angular (priority)...

Java Developer – Public Sector 6 Months | Inside IR35 | £400/day Hybrid – Newcastle Active SC Clearance Required A consultancy is looking for several Java Developers to join an upcoming Public Sector project. The role involves building Java‑based microservices within an agile, pair‑programming environment. Skills Required: Java 21+ TDD/BDD Microservices API development Automated testing for CI/CD Agile & pair programming Linux/Unix MongoDB or similarEssential: Active SC clearance Ability to work onsite in Newcastle as required

Role: Senior Technical Business Analyst (Active BPSS Security Clearance needed) Type: Contracts (12 Months) Location: Newcastle, Leeds or Birmingham Working Model: Hybrid (3 days per in office) Payrate: (Apply online only) GBP/day on Inside IR35 on Umbrella The Role: We are seeking a highly technical Business Analyst (SFIA Level 5) with recent, hands-on experience working directly with software development teams at DWP Digital. You will bring structure to ambiguity, working alongside engineers, architects, and DevOps teams to turn loosely defined technical epics into delivery-ready user stories. Key Responsibilities: Analyse complex processes across software, DevOps, security, and platform domains. Take ownership of poorly defined backlog items and refine them into ready-to-build features. Support discovery activities, shape hypotheses, and define success measures. Translate complex technical concepts to ensure a shared understanding among technical and non-technical...

Role: Dynamics 365 Functional Consultant – Customer Service Location: Newcastle, UK (Hybrid) Contract Type: 6-month Contract Rate: £510–£550/day (Inside IR35) About the Role: We are seeking a skilled Dynamics 365 Functional Consultant to join a leading UK-based organisation on a 6-month contract. You will work closely with business stakeholders to understand customer service operations, translate requirements into functional Dynamics 365 solutions, and build proof-of-concepts to validate designs. Key Responsibilities: * Lead discovery workshops and translate business needs into functional designs * Analyse CRM processes, identify pain points, and recommend improvements * Configure Dynamics 365 Customer Service, including case management, SLAs, queues, and routing * Build functional Proof of Concepts and demos to validate solutions * Collaborate with solution architects and developers to ensure aligned delivery * Configure Power Platform components, including...

Job title: Materials Technician Job Type: Contract IR35 Status: Inside Start date: Immediate Duration: Up to Dec 2026 (Extension possible beyond this) Pay rate: Up to £18.93 per hour PAYE & Umbrella rates available Location: Hartlepool Hours of work: Monday - Friday Our client, a leader in Nuclear Generation requires a Materials Technician. The role involves managing goods receipt, stock control, and material issuing within a highly regulated environment, ensuring all items meet strict quality, safety, and compliance standards. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining an efficient and controlled supply chain, working closely with internal teams and suppliers to support site operations. Applicants should be able to demonstrate of the following skills/experience: Experience working in a Parts Warehouse/ Logistics environment is essential. An ability to interpret and interrogate product datasheets and certification as well as general spreadsheet...

Job title: EC&I Senior Project Engineer Job Type: Contract IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Start date: ASAP Duration: 12 Month Pay rate: Depends on experience Location: Malton Hybrid/Remote Working: Onsite Hours of work: 37 hours Role information: A senior-level engineer responsible for delivering safe, compliant, and effective engineering solutions for complex industrial projects. The role involves leading the engineering aspects of projects from concept through to commissioning and handover, ensuring all work meets technical standards, safety regulations, and stakeholder requirements. * Define project requirements and develop engineering solutions * Produce and approve technical specifications and design * Manage and oversee detailed design and contractor work * Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and quality standards * Support project planning, execution, and risk management * Supervise construction, commissioning, and final handover * Maintain configuration control...

Contract Location: Remote (with travel to UK offices when required) Day Rate: Up to £750 per day Inside IR35 About the Client This is confidential at this stage due to the client's request. This will be disclosed during a call with our recruiters. How you’ll spend your day As an AWS Solutions Architect Contractor, you’ll play a key role in delivering large-scale digital transformation initiatives, designing and shaping cloud-based solutions that leverage AI, data and modern transaction platforms. Working in a highly collaborative, client-facing environment, you’ll act as a trusted technical authority, helping define solution architecture, validate feasibility through proof-of-concepts, and influence strategic technology direction. Key responsibilities include: * Leading the design and delivery of technical proof-of-concepts to validate architectural approaches * Defining end-to-end AWS solution architectures aligned to business outcomes and customer journeys * Acting...

Hardware Team Lead £94.24 per hour (Inside IR35) 12 months Monday to Thursday on site - Rochester (Kent) As a Hardware Team Leader, you will lead a team of highly skilled and experienced hardware engineers responsible for the support to our production programs within products such as Helmet Mounted & Head-Up Displays, Mission Computers, Flight Controls, Active Inceptors and other associated safety critical technology. Core duties: You will be providing managerial and technical leadership of an electronics design team You will be involved in work package management; cost, schedule, risk and opportunities You will be ensuring the engineering team is supporting the production program demand You will be providing technical governance and ensuring adherence to company processes You will be leading cost and performance trade-offs Essential Skills: You will be able to demonstrate high performance and achievement in leadership and management of engineering teams through a full...

Role: Pre Sales Solutions Architect Location: Remote Rate: Up to £750 (Inside IR35) Duration: 6 Months We are looking for Principal Solutions Architect on a contract basis to lead the technical strategy and solution design for major public‑sector bids. You'll shape cloud, AI, data and CX architectures, own end‑to‑end solution definition, drive win themes, influence senior stakeholders and ensure solutions are deliverable. You will need strong AWS expertise and experience with platforms like Salesforce, ServiceNow, Dynamics or Genesys/Verint is essential, along with proven leadership on large, complex bids. Key Responsibilities Lead the technical strategy, architecture and win themes for major public‑sector bids (typically £20M-£200M+). Own the end‑to‑end solution design across cloud, AI, data, integration and CX/case‑management platforms. Shape competitive, compelling technical proposals, working alongside bid, pricing and commercial teams. Act as the senior...

Senior Structural Engineer Long term contract (Inside IR35) Summary: We are seeking multiple Senior Structural Engineers to join a world-leading consultancy on a long-term contract basis. These roles offer the opportunity to work within diverse teams on a variety of high-profile projects across multiple sectors. The ideal candidates will have strong experience in the design and analysis of reinforced concrete (RC) frame structures and be capable of delivering technically robust and innovative structural solutions. You will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, including BIM modellers, to ensure seamless project delivery. The role involves preparing detailed calculations, reports, and specifications, as well as supporting junior engineers and engaging with clients and stakeholders. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to technical excellence, health and safety, and sustainable engineering outcomes. Skills: Proven experience with reinforced concrete (RC)...

SC Cleared Microsoft Security Architect Contract: 12 months Remote £625/day Inside IR35 SC Clearance | UK National (no dual nationality) We're hiring a Microsoft Security Architect with strong expertise in Azure to lead security across major obsolescence and transformation programmes-modernising, migrating, and retiring legacy systems securely. Key Responsibilities: * Provide hands-on oversight of legacy → cloud/hybrid transitions * Conduct risk assessments, threat modelling, and define remediation strategies * Deliver secure-by-design Azure solutions (identity, network, data protection) * Oversee implementation of core security controls (IAM, SIEM, encryption, etc.) * Support governance, assurance, and compliance (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR) Key Skills & Experience: * Proven experience as a Security Architect in complex transformation environments * Strong Azure security and cloud migration experience * Identity & Access Management / Zero Trust * Network and application...

Planning Officer East of England £40ph Inside IR35   Do you want to work for a highly motivated local authority planning team who consistently delivers a high level of service?   You will be mainly working from home, until the authority go back to fully working from the office. The office location can be discussed upon application to the role.   This newly created role is because of an increase in workload and a staff member leaving. You will be required to work both individually and as part of a team to continue the high level of service that the local authority operate to currently.   To be successful in this position you MUST HAVE: 1. A full driving license and access to a car. 2. Recent experience of working in within a local authority development management service. 3 The ability to be in the office once a week (at a minimum) ideally You will also need to have experience working on householder and minor applications On offer is an hourly rate of up to £40p/h...

Senior DevOps Engineer - Contract (Inside IR35) Location: Remote Rate: £550 per day (Inside IR35) 4-5 month contract We are supporting a major IT service provider looking for a highly experienced DevOps Engineer to build, operate, and industrialise modern cloud‑native platforms across public and private cloud environments. This is a key role supporting large-scale digital transformation programmes, with a strong focus on automation, reliability, and zero-trust security. Key Responsibilities: * Build and operate platforms across GCP (GKE / GKE On-Prem / GDC) * Manage Kubernetes at scale (lifecycle, upgrades, Day 0/1/2, drift remediation) * Deliver GitOps-first operations (ArgoCD) * Develop IaC using Terraform Enterprise, Ansible & Metalsoft * Build multi-stage CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions) * Embed Zero Trust principles, secrets management (Akeyless) & compliance controls (DORA) * Lead platform modernisation and DevOps transformation initiatives Required Experience: *...

SC Cleared VCF/NSX Architect Location: Hybrid - a couple of days per month in the Midlands Duration: 3 Months Start: Immediate Rate: Inside IR35 - £1050 per day Job Description We are seeking an experienced SC Cleared VCF/NSX Architect with expertise in VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF9) and associated technologies, including VCF9 and NSX. The successful candidate will support a VCF9 greenfield engagement, leading the design, requirements gathering and deployment planning activities across both the customer and their key supplier. Key Responsibilities Lead and facilitate structured design and requirements-gathering workshops with the customer and key third-party suppliers, ensuring alignment on business objectives, technical constraints and the overall VCF9 greenfield architecture. Produce and own high-quality design documentation and deployment workbooks for the VCF9 implementation, including logical and physical designs, bill of materials, configuration standards and...

VCF Consultant - SC Cleared Location: Hybrid - a couple of days per month in the Midlands Duration: 3 Months Start: Immediate Rate: Inside IR35 - £850 per day Job Description We are seeking an experienced SC Cleared VCF Consultant with strong expertise in VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF9) and NSX. The successful candidate will support a VCF9 greenfield engagement, working closely with the Lead Architect, customer and key suppliers to deliver and implement the agreed design. This role is focused on hands-on deployment, implementation support and technical consultancy across the full lifecycle of the VCF9 platform. Key Responsibilities Support the delivery of VCF9 greenfield deployments, implementing and configuring the platform in line with agreed designs. Contribute to design and requirements workshops, providing practical input from a deployment and delivery perspective. Produce and maintain deployment documentation and workbooks, including build guides, configuration steps and...

Location: Norway (rotation or full-time onsite options available) Sector: Mission-Critical / Data Centre Contract Type: Long-Term Contract (Inside IR35) Start Date: ASAP Salary: Competitive, with overseas uplift and comprehensive benefits About the Role We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to lead the delivery of major mechanical systems on a hyperscale data centre project in Norway. This is a flagship, high‑value mission‑critical development requiring strong technical expertise, excellent coordination skills, and proven leadership in a fast‑paced environment. You will oversee all mechanical installation activities, ensure integration with electrical and CSA disciplines, drive programme delivery, and maintain the highest standards of quality, safety, and technical compliance. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the Mechanical package across all phases of the project, from pre‑construction to commissioning. Oversee installation of key systems,...

An inside IR35 contract role is available for a Setting out Site Engineer to support the delivery of a major £300 million reinforced concrete package on a cutting-edge carbon capture facility in Teesside. The position involves providing engineering expertise across several key structures, including the turbine hall, condenser plant, and carbon capture unit. Reporting to the Section Engineers, your key responsibilities will be to -   Work safely and in line with approved systems, raising any concerns around safety, environment, or quality. Proactively challenge unsafe practices and carry out safety observations when needed. Perform accurate setting out for complex concrete structures, earthworks, roads, and utilities. Support the Senior Engineers/Section Engineers with material take-offs, stock control, and order scheduling. Prepare Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), ensure they’re followed, and brief relevant team members. Liaise with the materials team to monitor...

A freelance opportunity inside IR35 exists for a Sub Agent, who has progressed through the ranks from Site Engineer to Section Engineer to Sub Agent, on major civil engineering infrastructure projects for a tier one or principal Contractor. Your proven delivery experience on heavy reinforced concrete structures like viaducts/bridges etc and earthworks fill, would be advantageous. Your duties will include - Oversee and guide Section, Site and Assistant Engineers to ensure effective engineering control and the proper documentation of activities. Foster positive relationships with stakeholder and joint venture partners as well as the supply chain. Encourage a cost-conscious mindset by efficiently utilizing company resources. Assist the Agent in managing the cost system, creating schedules, and preparing Quality Files (QF). Collaborate with commercial staff to ensure timely and accurate preparation of records for measurement and payment purposes. Promote the use of Building...

Technical Shopfloor Engineer Location: Broughton (Onsite) Contract: 12 Month Contract (possible extension) Hours: Double day shift pattern (alternating weeks) 35 Hours per week with paid overtime over 35 hours (25% uplift Monday-Friday & 50% uplift Saturday-Sunday) Week of mornings - 6:00am - 1:10pm Week of afternoons - 1:30pm - 8:40pm 20% shift uplift Rate: £26.92ph PAYE / £36.00ph Umbrella Clearance: BPSS (completed by the Client) IR35: Inside IR35 The Opportunity Our client, a leading manufacturing organisation within a highly regulated environment, is seeking a Technical Shopfloor Engineer to support production operations at their Broughton facility. This role is ideal for an experienced manufacturing or production engineer who thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on shopfloor environment and enjoys resolving complex technical issues. You will work closely with production teams and Autonomous Production Teams (APT), providing end‑to‑end technical support, driving...