28 jobs found in Newcastle upon Tyne

Lead Software Engineer - Contractor inside IR35 📍 Remote (UK) | 🔐 BPSS Required | 🏛️ Public Sector Experience Essential | 6 month contract (liklihood of extension) - inside IR35 🌟 About Amber Labs Amber Labs is a leading UK and European technology consultancy delivering secure, user-centred digital services for government and public sector organisations. We foster a culture of collaboration, autonomy, and continuous learning, giving our teams the opportunity to solve complex challenges using modern technologies while delivering meaningful outcomes for citizens. 💻 About the Role We're looking for an experienced Lead Software Engineer to provide technical leadership across major public sector programmes. This is a hands-on role where you'll lead engineering teams, shape technical direction, mentor developers, and help deliver secure, scalable, and accessible digital services. You'll work closely with multidisciplinary teams to drive engineering excellence and ensure solutions...

Java Developer - Cloud Services + 12 month initial contract + Hybrid working out of Newcastle + SC Cleared role + £70 p/h - 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 coding standards. Develop...

Location: Carlisle Rate: Circa £400 per day Contract: 3–6 months IR35: Inside IR35 Working pattern: Minimum three days per week on site We are recruiting an experienced Design Manager to take responsibility for the end-to-end coordination and assurance of design activities on a major HV substation project. You will manage the design programme, oversee technical assurance and coordinate design interfaces across project management, engineering, planning, commercial and construction teams. ### Key responsibilities Develop, maintain and monitor the project design programme Coordinate design activities with planning, procurement and construction Ensure designs meet client specifications, National Grid standards and CDM requirements Manage technical assurance submissions, hold-point reviews and gateway approvals Lead multidisciplinary design reviews Manage RFIs, technical queries and design communications Maintain design change registers and support NEC change-control processes...

Major Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Design Manager in Carlisle to work on a High Voltage / Substations project Location: Carlisle (Minimum 3 days/week on-site) Rate: ~£400/day (Inside IR35) Contract Duration: 3-6 Months Location : Rockcliffe, Carlisle Cumbria CA6 4EZ About the Role Looking for an experienced Design Manager to take ownership of end-to-end design activities for a major High Voltage substation project (Project Harker) in Carlisle. Joining a leading transmission & distribution business, you will act as the key technical link between engineering teams, project managers, commercial leads, and client representatives. Key Responsibilities Design Delivery: Lead and monitor the design schedule to ensure all deliverables hit key milestone dates. Quality & Technical Assurance: Ensure all engineering outputs align strictly with National Grid (NG), SSE, and CDM safety standards. Commercial Control (NEC): Manage design variations, Early Warnings...

Nuclear Mechanical Engineers & Designers - Long-Term Contract Opportunities Major Recruitment is currently seeking Nuclear Mechanical Engineers, Designers and Technicians at all levels to join a major recruitment client delivering work across some of the UK's most significant nuclear projects. These are long-term contract opportunities supporting projects across the nuclear lifecycle, including decommissioning, power generation, new build and defence. With stable 12-month contract, renewable annually, and a secure programme of work expected to continue for up to 15+ years, these roles offer excellent long-term continuity for experienced nuclear professionals. Opportunities are available across multiple projects, with a current priority requirement on a major engineering programme. Additional projects are also available, with the most suitable opportunity determined following CV review and discussions with the relevant Project Managers. Location & Hybrid Working...

Principal Civil, Structural & Architectural Engineer Westlakes, Cumbria | Hybrid (3 Days Onsite) £61/hour (Inside IR35) | 12+ Month Contract | SC Clearance Required Lead the delivery of a key infrastructure refurbishment project within one of the UK's most important nuclear programmes. We're seeking an experienced Principal CS&A Engineer to take the technical lead on a major building refurbishment feasibility study at a highly regulated nuclear facility. This is an excellent opportunity to influence engineering strategy, develop innovative solutions, and work alongside multidisciplinary teams on a safety-critical project. As the Principal Engineer, you'll lead the development of engineering options for a significant roof refurbishment programme, ensuring solutions meet technical, operational, and regulatory requirements while extending the life of an essential nuclear facility. What You'll Be Doing Lead the delivery of a feasibility study for a major building...

Maintenance Engineer Ongoing Contract £38 per hour Location: Near Harrogate Closing Date: 19/09/2026 gap technical is proud to be representing an established manufacturing business in their search for a Contract Maintenance Engineer to join their team at their facility near Harrogate. Role Overview As a Maintenance Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting the manufacturing process by responding to breakdowns, conducting scheduled maintenance, and driving continuous improvements. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive individual with a strong engineering background to join a dynamic and supportive team. Key Responsibilities Respond effectively to equipment breakdowns in a timely manner, ensuring production downtime is minimized Carry out planned preventative maintenance and corrective work Identify and resolve recurring machine and processing faults Work collaboratively with operational staff and assist in major repairs Train operators in basic...

Senior Ecologist Rail industry Contract Length: Initially until April 2027 Location: York, Leeds, Newcastle or Doncaster - 3 days on site or office / 2 days from home IR35: In scope Pay Rate: £385 umbrella Description: Survey ecosystems and assess the diversity, profusion and behaviour of the different organisms within them. Conduct field surveys to collect biological information about the numbers and distribution of organisms. Carry out taxonomy, classification of organisms, applying sampling strategies and employing a range of habitat survey techniques. Aerial photography, maps carrying, environmental impact assessment, analysing and interpreting data, using specialist software programs. Work on habitat management and creation, write reports and issue recommendations. Minimum Requirement: Previous rail experience in preferred Experienced and confident, comfortable working across senior management and front-line staff Able to influence and collaborate across different...

Lead Software Engineer - Contractor inside IR35 📍 Remote (UK) | 🔐 BPSS Required | 🏛️ Public Sector Experience Essential | 6 month contract (liklihood of extension) - inside IR35 🌟 About Amber Labs Amber Labs is a leading UK and European technology consultancy delivering secure, user-centred digital services for government and public sector organisations. We foster a culture of collaboration, autonomy, and continuous learning, giving our teams the opportunity to solve complex challenges using modern technologies while delivering meaningful outcomes for citizens. 💻 About the Role We're looking for an experienced Lead Software Engineer to provide technical leadership across major public sector programmes. This is a hands-on role where you'll lead engineering teams, shape technical direction, mentor developers, and help deliver secure, scalable, and accessible digital services. You'll work closely with multidisciplinary teams to drive engineering excellence and ensure solutions...

Role Title: Service Sustainability Lead Rate: Inside IR35: £425.00 - £460.00 Location: Hybrid working 3 days onsite per week Sheffield We're seeking an experienced Service Sustainability Programme Lead to drive a critical programme focused on improving service stability, resilience, recoverability, and control effectiveness across a technology portfolio. This is a highly visible role where you'll work across Technology, Operations, Cyber Security, Risk, Change, and Business teams to reduce operational risk, strengthen service performance, and deliver measurable improvements in service sustainability. What You'll Be Doing Own and deliver the Service Sustainability Programme (SSP) roadmap, creating a prioritised backlog focused on resilience, technical debt, controls, monitoring, recoverability, and obsolescence. Lead delivery across multiple teams and stakeholders to drive remediation and continuous improvement initiatives. Establish and manage programme governance, including...

Composite Laminator Oxford, East Sussex, Cornwall and Stevenage. Employment Type Full-Time or Contract (Outside IR35) + Inside IR35 About the Role We are a leading UK manufacturer of advanced composite components supplying the motorsport, automotive, and aerospace industries. As part of our continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Composite Laminator to join our expanding team. Working within a fast-paced, quality-driven manufacturing environment, you will be responsible for producing high-quality composite components using advanced pre-preg carbon, glass, and Kevlar materials. The successful candidate will have experience working to demanding industry standards and be comfortable producing complex Class A components while meeting tight production deadlines. Key Responsibilities Prepare moulds and patterns for production. Laminate composite components in accordance with engineering drawings, lay-up manuals, and work instructions. Lay up complex carbon fibre, glass...

Role Title: Senior Azure Platform Engineer Location: Sheffield (3 days onsite) Rate: Inside IR35 £500.00 - £525.00 pd We're seeking a Senior Azure Platform Engineer to take ownership of a large-scale Azure platform supporting critical digital services. This is a hands-on role for an experienced Azure specialist who thrives on automation, cloud governance, and solving complex infrastructure challenges. Key Responsibilities Own and maintain the Azure platform, ensuring security, stability, and compliance. Manage VM image build and release processes, including patching, testing, and deployment. Implement Azure Policy and governance controls, driving compliance across the estate. Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Bicep, Terraform, or ARM. Build enterprise-grade PowerShell automation and tooling. Configure and troubleshoot Azure networking, including VNets, NSGs, DNS, private endpoints, load balancing, and routing. Lead the resolution of complex platform incidents...

Technical Architect  £575 Inside ir35  Start End of August  Finish 31.03.2027  Onsite 3 days a week in  one of the following  Sheffield,Leeds, Manchester ,Blackpool, Birmingham, Newcastle No SC needed for this role    Requirements  Extensive experience with Software as a Service product selection and implementation. Deep technical knowledge designing and working with microservices, APIs and file-based transfers. Event-based architecture design and patterns. Design technical solutions (products and services) to meet user needs and align with DWP technical strategy and standards. Provide a consistent set of solution views, that communicate and describe the construction of the solution to all stakeholders

Planning Officer North of England £40 to £45 per hour Inside IR35 Job Ref - 68463   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 fortnight You will also need to have experience working on householder and minor applications within an LPA. On offer is an...

Role: Atlassian Technical Engineer Clearance: BPSS clearance, SC eligible IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Location: Hybrid 2 days onsite Midlands UK Our client is seeking an experienced Atlassian Technical Engineer to join a dynamic team for a 6-month project. This role involves ensuring the optimal configuration, maintenance, and enhancement of Atlassian tools to meet organisational and client needs. You will work on Atlassian solutions, Marketplace apps, and supporting technologies, delivering impactful business solutions. What you'll be doing: * Managing Atlassian applications including Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, and Bamboo * Upgrading, migrating, and consolidating Atlassian instances * Performing technical assessments and health checks * Configuring Jira Service Management, including queues, SLAs, and automation * Developing integrations via API and scripting for CI/CD automation * Collaborating with stakeholders to define workflows, custom fields, and dashboards *...

Building Control Officer Local Authority Contract | Full Time | £65 per hour (Umbrella, Inside IR35) Location: Yorkshire Are you an experienced and qualified Building Control professional ready to step into a leadership role? we are working with a Local Authority in Yorkshire who are seeking a Building Control Officer to join their team on an initial 6-month temporary assignment, playing a key role in delivering high-quality Building Control services across the district. The Opportunity Working closely with the Building Control Manager, you will lead on a variety of complex applications and provide technical expertise while supporting and supervising a dedicated team. This is a dynamic, hands-on role combining office-based work, site inspections, and leadership responsibilities. Key Responsibilities * Conduct site inspections and plan checking (minimum 4 days on-site per week) * Assess a wide range of Building Control applications aligned with your accreditation *...

As a Production Planning Specialist in Bingley, you'll play a key role in ensuring production schedules run smoothly and efficiently, and act as a support function to the production team. Client Details A global company which operates in the industrial and manufacturing sector, with sites throughout the UK. This role is based in Bingley. Description The Production Planning Specialist will: Maintain and improve the ERP system (SAP) for existing, new, and trial codes. Create and maintain BOMs, Routings and Quality plans. Verify that all production bookings have been completed, including final confirmations and consulting with the manufacturing team to complete paperwork. Contribute to projects involving master data. Complete production variance analysis and improvements to BOMs/Routings Review production records for completeness and correction of booking errors, final confirmation of production records. Interaction with Global support functions regarding problem solving and...

6-month contract | Inside IR35 | 2 days per week onsite in Leeds. We're supporting a large organisation undergoing a significant business and technology transformation programme and are looking for experienced Solution Architects to join the team. Working closely with Business Analysts, stakeholders and delivery teams, you'll be responsible for translating business requirements and functional designs into scalable, well-governed technical solutions across a range of customer-focused initiatives. The Role Translate business and functional requirements into solution designs Produce architecture artefacts, HLDs and technical documentation Work closely with stakeholders, Business Analysts and technology teams Define solution patterns, standards and best practices Support architecture governance and design assurance Ensure solutions align with strategic objectives and delivery requirements What We're Looking For Proven experience as a Solution Architect within complex enterprise...

Electrical Project Manager (BESS) 6 month contract Leeds £(Apply online only) per day (INSIDE IR35) Grenn Scout have engaged exclusively with Industry leader withing the Energy division, who provide solutions across private networks, renewable energy, battery energy storage solutions (BESS), data centres, HVDC and electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Due to continued success winning multiple new projects, they require an Electrical Project Manager on a 6 month contract. Ideally you will have previous experience with Battery Energy Storage Systems and National Grid Substations. This role typically supports major clients including National Grid, SSE, UKPN, and SSEN, across a portfolio of Electrical Transmission, Distribution, and Substation Build projects ranging from 11kV to 400kV. Skills & Experience Required Proven experience managing energy/utility projects, ideally across electrical transmission and distribution (11kV–400kV). Strong understanding of HV...

Back-End Developer Location: Leeds (1x/month on-site, otherwise remote) Rate: £500/day, Inside IR35 Duration: Until March 2027 Overview We are supporting a consultancy in the public sector looking for a Back-End Developer to help build, scale and maintain backend services underpinning citizen-facing and internal systems. This is a hands-on engineering role with real ownership over infrastructure as well as code, so you'll be just as comfortable in Terraform and AWS as you are writing TypeScript. Mostly remote working with one day a month in Leeds for team collaboration and planning. Key Responsibilities Design, build and maintain backend services and APIs using TypeScript Take ownership of AWS infrastructure, including provisioning, scaling and cost management Build, maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines to support frequent, reliable deployments Write and manage infrastructure as code using Terraform, keeping environments consistent and reproducible Work closely with product...