132 jobs found in Houghton le Spring

A client within the Public Sector, based in Tyne and Wear, is currently recruiting for a Building Surveyor to join their Responsive Repairs Team as soon as possible. The client is offering a full-time, temporary position on an ongoing basis, with the ideal candidate having experience of working within a local authority environment. The Role Key purpose of the role: To deliver a comprehensive building surveying service within the Responsive Repairs Team, ensuring property defects are accurately identified, repair works are specified and delivered in line with R&M policy, and customers are kept fully informed throughout the repairs process. Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to: • Carrying out all aspects of building surveying across the housing stock • Undertaking daily property inspections and identifying defects and remedial works • Producing detailed work packages and repair specifications • Arranging and overseeing repair works in line with the...

Java Developer - Cloud Services + 12 month initial contract + Hybrid working out of Newcastle (potentially Surrey) + SC Cleared role + £70 p/er hour - Inside IR35 Key Skills: + Java Developer + Cloud Services + RedHat/Kubernetes Role Overview - The Software Engineer will join our collaborative, forward-thinking Agile Scrum team, working on innovative Geospatial software, using the latest cloud-based technologies. The engineer will be involved in every stage of the software development lifecycle, from initial design through development, testing, and deployment, delivering robust, scalable cloud-based services. The role is based at our Newcastle office. Flexible working arrangements are in place for the team. The successful candidate is expected to be in the office 3 days a week, with the opportunity to work 2 days from home. Responsibilities Develop high-quality, readable, scalable and easily maintained code, using Java and related technologies, meeting requirements and...

A client within the Public Sector, based in Tyne and Wear, is currently recruiting for a Highways Principal Engineer to join their Highways and Transportation team as soon as possible. The client is offering a full-time, temporary position on an ongoing basis, with the ideal candidate having experience of working within a local authority highways engineering environment. The Role The key purpose of the role is to support the delivery of highways and civil engineering services, ensuring the Authority meets its statutory duties through effective asset management, planned maintenance, and project delivery in line with industry best practice. Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to: • Managing systems of highway works to meet statutory maintenance obligations • Preparing and implementing planned highway maintenance programmes • Managing and monitoring budgets associated with highways works • Inspecting works on site to ensure quality, compliance, and...

A client within the Public Sector based in North Yorkshire is currently recruiting for a Construction Supervisor to join their Property Services team as soon as possible. The client is offering a full-time, temporary position on an ongoing basis, with the ideal candidate having experience of working within a local authority or public sector property maintenance environment. The Role Key purpose of the role: To support the delivery of planned maintenance and minor works projects across a diverse estate of public and commercial properties throughout North Yorkshire. The Construction Supervisor will oversee multi-trade teams on site, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to high-quality standards. Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to: • Supervising day-to-day construction and highways maintenance activities. • Managing site documentation, materials, and resource allocation. • Liaising with contractors, suppliers, and internal...

Scheme Project Managers (x3) & Assistant Project Manager (x1) - Network Rail Asset Protection Rates: ·Scheme PM - £350 per day (Inside IR35) ·Assistant PM - £280 per day (Inside IR35) Location: Must be based within 80 miles of York (as the crow flies) Working Pattern: Hybrid - 2 days office/site, 3 days from home Duration: Ongoing Expenses: Travel from York office to site locations covered We are supporting a client who has secured a major framework on Network Rail schemes and is looking to appoint three Scheme Project Managers and one Assistant Project Manager to support delivery across Asset Protection (ASPRO) projects. These are client-side roles providing engineering assurance to third-party organisations delivering works on or near Network Rail infrastructure. Candidates must have prior Network Rail experience and a strong understanding of possession planning and asset protection processes. Key Responsibilities: ·Act as client-side PM/APM on Network Rail Asset...

Project Accountant; Warton/ Samlesbury; 18 month contract;£25.30ph paye; Inside IR35 We have a requirement for a temporary Project Accountant working with an aerospace sector client based at the clients sites in Warton and Samlesbury near Preston, The role operates in the Orders to Receipts/ Purchase to Pay team within the Project Finance Capability centre. The postholder will specialise in providing order book, billing, cash, foreign currency management and other related tasks to a variety of business unit contracts. The post holder will be responsible for delivering our clients key processes and ensuring deadlines are met. You will engage with a wide variety of stakeholders, across finance and other disciplines, such as Project Management. For example, you will be a key player in ensuring order intake is recognised promptly, hedges are in place and managed to de-risk foreign currency exposure and that all invoicing is promptly raised based on achievement / delivery to the...

Job Title: Senior / Principal Urban Drainage Modeller Salary: £50 - £60 per hour (Inside IR35) Location: Leeds, Manchester, Peterborough, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Bristol or Birmingham Type: Contract | Hybrid (minimum 3 days per week in the office) About the Role: Our client is seeking an experienced Senior or Principal Urban Drainage Modeller to support a strong pipeline of urban drainage and wastewater projects on a contract basis. This role will focus on technical delivery while also providing leadership and mentoring to junior members of the modelling team. The position offers exposure to complex, high-profile modelling programmes across both public and private sector clients. About the Client: Our client is a leading multidisciplinary consultancy delivering innovative and sustainable solutions across the water, environment and infrastructure sectors. They are well regarded for their technical excellence, collaborative culture and commitment to quality project delivery. Key...

Location: Hybrid – 1 day per week on‑site in Leeds Contract: Inside IR35 Rate: £450 per day  Duration: 6 Month initial  Opus is working with a client who is looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer to support the development and evolution of a large‑scale observability platform. This is an opportunity for someone who brings strong technical foundations alongside the right mindset: intelligent, adaptable, confident, and able to work independently while communicating effectively with the wider team. Role Responsibilities Contribute to the design, development and operation of a large‑scale observability platform Build and maintain cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code Work across distributed systems at scale Write, review and test code as part of DevOps engineering practices Manage deployments and work with modern source‑control workflows Troubleshoot issues independently and escalate appropriately when needed Help shape evolving requirements and bring fresh ideas to the...

A client within the Public Sector based in West Yorkshire is currently recruiting for a Biodiversity Officer to join their Biodiversity Team (Planning, Transportation and Highways – Place Directorate) as soon as possible. The client is offering a full-time, temporary position on an ongoing basis, with the ideal candidate having experience of working within a local authority planning and biodiversity environment. The Role Key purpose of the role: Support the implementation of the Council’s Biodiversity Duty under the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006. Provide specialist ecological advice and technical support to development management, development planning and other Council services. Work with external agencies and partners to monitor, manage and promote biodiversity across the district.Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to: Providing ecological consultation responses on planning applications, including major developments. Advising on...

Power Platform DeveloperRate £500 per day (Inside IR35) Duration: 3-6 Months Location: Lancashire (1 day onsite per week) Role Overview Seeking an experienced Power Platform Developer for a 3-6-month contract. The ideal candidate will have strong hands‑on expertise across PowerApps, Power Automate, and Dynamics 365, with solid technical skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain solutions using Microsoft Power Platform, with a focus on PowerApps and Power Automate. Build and customise applications within Dynamics 365, integrating with other Microsoft services. Write and maintain JavaScript to enhance application functionality and user experience. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver scalable technical solutions. Design and implement data models, workflows, and business logic using Power Platform tools. Troubleshoot and resolve issues across the Power Platform and integrated...

Job title: AutoCAD Operator Job Type: Contract IR35 Status: Inside Start date: Immediate Salary: £18.18 to £21.98 per hour (dependant on experience) Location: Heysham Hours of work: 37 hours per week, 5 days (phone number removed) Mon-Thur, 08.30-15.00 Fri) Our client, a prominent organisation within the nuclear industry, is seeking a skilled AutoCAD Operator to join their team at Heysham. In this role, you will play a vital part in supporting engineering by reviewing, amending, and distributing technical drawings. You will also be responsible for updating and managing hard copy documentation across the station, while fostering strong working relationships within the team. Applicants should be able to demonstrate the following skills/experience: * Proficient in 2D AutoCAD with experience in producing and editing technical drawings with some understanding of industry-standard drawing conventions. * IT Literate with confidence in using Microsoft Office applications including...

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Project Manager Assistant to support a major rail programme in York. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a leading consultancy delivering high-profile railway projects, playing a key role in ensuring effective stakeholder engagement and smooth project delivery. This is a 12 month contract role which is Inside Ir35. Requirements - Essential Degree or equivalent experience APM membership (or working towards) PRINCE2 Foundation or equivalent Strong understanding of the operational railway and infrastructure Proven rail project delivery experience Excellent stakeholder and communication skills Confident decision-maker able to challenge constructively Knowledge of commercial requirements, programme controls, CDM, CSM-RA, HS&E legislation Experience with project budgets and GRIP Desirable Knowledge of investment, commercial and procurement processes Experience in Asset Protection Understanding of maintenance...

Mechanical Maintenance Technician Are you a skilled and experienced Mechanical Maintenance Technician looking to join a dynamic, forward-thinking company? This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the success of a leading organisation in the chemical industry. - Clitheroe area - £26ph PAYE - Umbrella rates available - Inside IR35 - 12 month contract The Role of Mechanical Maintenance Technician As a Mechanical Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing the diverse range of equipment at the company's 32-acre site. Your key duties will include: Responding to plant breakdowns to diagnose and resolve mechanical faults Performing routine preventative maintenance tasks as per the scheduled programme Contributing to equipment reliability improvements through failure analysis and root cause investigations Ensuring all maintenance activities are accurately recorded in the computerised maintenance management system What We're Looking For...

Building & Construction Project Leader Location: Broughton (Onsite) Type: Contract Contract Length: 10 months, possible extension Pay Rate: £31.40/ph PAYE to £42/ph Umbrella IR35: Inside Are you an experienced professional with a passion for leading building and construction projects from concept to completion? Our client is seeking a skilled Building and Construction Project Leader to take ownership of a diverse portfolio of projects, delivering high‑quality building services, refurbishment work and major plant replacements. If you enjoy working within fast‑paced technical environments and coordinating multi‑disciplinary teams, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a real impact. Key Responsibilities As the Building and Construction Project Leader, you will: Lead CAPEX projects from inception through feasibility, design, delivery and handover. Manage multi‑functional project teams and external professional partners. Prepare design briefs, reports,...

Role Title: SAP S/4 HANA HR Consultant Duration: contract to run until 31/12/2026 Location: Rare travel to a client office. No recurring or frequent travel any offices. Mostly working from home Rate: up to £460 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Clearance required: SC Eligibility is required (must not have been out of the country for more than 28 consecutive days in the last 5 years) and you must be a Sole UK National Key Responsibilities We are seeking an experienced SAP HTR/HR with expertise in SAP S/4HANA Attendance/Absence Management, Attendance & Work Schedules, CATS, CTR (Consolidated Time Recording) and SuccessFactors integrations. The role requires a combination of deep functional capability with strong consulting soft skills, including the ability to run workshops, influence stakeholders, and produce clear and detailed functional specifications. Key Responsibilities SAP S/4HANA HR Attendance/Absence Management Analyse and interpret business requirements relating to...

Role Title: Senior / Lead Mobile Engineer Duration: 14-20 day contract (no cover needed after 13/03/2026) Location: Remote, may potentially need to attend a one-day client workshop (Newcastle) Rate: up to £552 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Senior / Lead Mobile Engineer with React Native and Expo experience to provide support in review of an existing Hybrid Mobile Application. This role will be crucial in completing a detailed and thorough tactical review, and also providing strategic support in future options planning and whether a hybrid approach is a viable option for a potential future solution. Key Experience Delivery of cross platform / hybrid mobile applications through SDLC to successful app store release and to end user React Native / Expo API Integration Knowledge of iOS and Android platforms and limitations when using hybrid frameworks Desirable Experience Native iOS and/or Android development Experience with Offline Synchronisation in mobile applications Experience...

On behalf of The Ministry of Justice, we are looking for a Economist (Inside IR35) for a 8 months contract based REMOTELY The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) priorities include improving public safety and reducing reoffending by reforming prisons, probation and youth justice, and building a justice system which makes access to justice swifter and more certain for all citizens whatever their background. Project professionals in the MoJ help to improve the government's ability to protect the public and reduce reoffending, and to provide a more effective, transparent and responsive criminal justice system for victims and the public. As a Economist, your main responsibilities will be: * Draft a clear Economic Case for the OBC, including CSFs, longlist/shortlist, NPV tables, Optimism Bias rationale, sensitivity results, and a well‑evidenced recommendation. * Develop, evidence, and assess options against CSFs with transparent assumptions, data sources, cost/benefit/risk profiles, and...

C# Software Engineer, Remote, 12 month contract, Inside IR35 Must be eligible for BPSS clearance. Working one day a month on site in Rugby Real-time system experience is essential for this role, working within an Agile delivery team, you will move beyond standard CRUD applications to solve complex network and real-time communication challenges. You will lead the development of expansion products that interface with 3GPP-compliant User Equipment (UE). What You’ll Do: * SIP Signaling & Session Management: Develop C# components for high-concurrency SIP sessions, managing complex headers and MIME bodies to support features like "First-to-Answer" and Group Regroups. * Real-Time Media Plane: Implement RTP/RTCP media handling for Mission Critical Voice (MCPTT) and Video (MCVideo), ensuring seamless floor control (transmission rights) in half-duplex environments. * Data & Configuration: Build handlers for MCData services (SDS, File Distribution) using HTTP and SIP...

Senior ServiceNow Architect – Remote, UK Wide – 6 Month Contract – Up to £1,000 Per Day (Inside IR35) Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior ServiceNow Architect to act as a trusted advisor on enterprise platform strategy and governance. This is a senior, programme-level contract role focused on defining platform standards, shaping governance models, and ensuring ServiceNow remains scalable, secure, and aligned to business objectives. You will work closely with CxO stakeholders, enterprise architects, delivery partners, and platform teams, influencing strategic decisions and driving consistency across a complex, multi-team environment. Key Responsibilities Define and maintain the ServiceNow platform vision and strategy aligned to enterprise IT and business goals Provide architectural leadership to ensure solutions align with platform standards and leading practices Design and shape governance frameworks, including instance strategy, integrations, and data models...

On behalf of The Home Office, we are looking for a Executive Director Finance & Commercial (Inside IR35) for a 5-6 month contract with office attendance typically 2-4 days per month with travel to offices in Liverpool, Doncaster or London The first duty of Government is to protect the public. Since 1782, the Home Office has led work to keep the country safe from those who seek to do it harm; in doing so, we make a vital contribution to HM Government's plan for a stronger, fairer, outward-looking and united Britain. The Home Office covers three systems Homeland Security, Public Safety and Borders, and Immigration and Citizenship. These systems work collaboratively to deliver our cross-cutting priorities, whilst providing increasingly efficient and secure services for the public. These are difficult areas that can rapidly change in the global environment we work in - this makes us one of the most exciting and stimulating government departments in which to work The Executive...