89 jobs found in Northampton

Our client, a leading name in the procurement within civil engineering, is looking to bring on a talented Sourcing Manager. This position provides a platform to utilize your expertise in a challenging yet rewarding environment. Role: Sourcing Manager Contract Length: 6 months Location: Milton Keynes *Hybrid - 3 days/week in the office) Pay Rate: £(Apply online only)/day (Inside IR35) Role Overview This role involves managing sourcing activities for medium-cost and business-risk opportunities. You'll be responsible for generating ideas and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver significant commercial and contractual value. Key Responsibilities Manage the sourcing process from business requirement to contract signature for complex spending categories. Implement approved Integrated Category Strategies (ICS) for maximum savings. Apply the Sourcing Framework for opportunities outside ICS and manage risk and governance requirements. Expert negotiation for sourcing savings...

Job Title: Sourcing Manager Location: Milton Keynes (3 days/week on site) Contract Duration: 6 Months with a view to extending Daily Rate: £646/day (Umbrella – Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Essential Educated to a Business or Economics degree standard or equivalent business experience Deep level of Sourcing experience, with a demonstrable track record of savings delivery Demonstrable level of negotiation and dispute resolution skill set Demonstrable experience of contract law and financial management Demonstrable experience of driving value from complex sourcing opportunities Experienced with agile cross-functional collaborative working methods Politically savvy, with the proven ability to use direct and indirect influencing strategies at an executive level Demonstrable level of problem-solving experience of complex sourcing specific challenges Completer finisher mindset PA2023 CIPS Manage the sourcing activities for multi-million-pound, medium cost and business risk...

Technical Architect / 6 Month Contract / Milton Keynes / Inside IR35 / £640 / Hybrid – 3 days onsite   An architect resource is required to support a major government body with the delivery and management of key national security capabilities. You will be working with customers, engineering and development teams to support the solution whilst providing key technical inputs and governance.   Essential Skills: Experience in relevant roles, including technologies in enterprise and virtual environments and of working within a secure environment Experience of server/operating system (Microsoft and Linux), network technologies, as a minimum Hybrid Cloud, Gateways, PKI, Email, VMware virtualisation platforms (including VCD, VSAN, and NSX), SASE architecture, Cisco Palo Alto Experience creating technical and architectural documents such as options assessments, low and high-level technical designs. DevSecOps experience in automation and improvement in development and release processes...

Sourcing Manager (Procurement) | Contract | £646 per day (umbrella) | Inside IR35 | Milton Keynes Ceto Talent is recruiting for a Sourcing Manager (Procurement) to join a major rail infrastructure organisation on an initial 6-month contract, with a view to extension. Based in Milton Keynes with 3 days per week in the office, this is a senior sourcing role managing multi-million-pound opportunities across complex spend categories. Rail experience is essential for this role. Essential Requirements * Rail sector experience — essential. * Degree in Business or Economics, or equivalent proven commercial experience. * Extensive sourcing experience with a demonstrable track record of savings delivery. * Proven negotiation and dispute resolution skills at an expert level. * Demonstrable experience of contract law and financial management. * Proven experience driving value from complex sourcing opportunities, including within an OJEU/procurement legislative environment....

Mechanical Design Engineer - Contract (12 Months) | Bedfordshire | Inside IR35 Looking to take on complex engineering challenges that genuinely push your technical capability? We're seeking experienced Mechanical Design Engineers to join a high integrity defence engineering programme focused on advanced platform integration and mission-critical systems. This is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge mechanical sub-systems, complex mechanisms, and high reliability components designed for demanding military environments. Location Bedfordshire On-site presence required Mondays and Tuesdays from September 2025 Contract Details Duration: 12 months Hours: 37.5 per week Schedule: 4-day week (Mon-Thurs) with flexible working Rate: Competitive per hour (inside IR35, inclusive of employer deductions) Clearance: BPSS to start; SC required later Eligibility: Sole UK nationals only (due to programme requirements) Role Overview As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you'll be responsible for...

Our motorcycle client based in Bruntingthorpe, Lutterworth is searching for a Business Data Analyst on an Inside IR35, 12-month contract working 37.5 hours a week. The successful professional can be either based in the Leicester or London office where the opportunity provides a hybrid working pattern of 1-2 days onsite, 3-4 days working from home. Umbrella Pay Rate: £30.64 per hour. Job Purpose: Own the end-to-end lead journey through API integrations, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to drive scalable lead acquisition, qualification, and conversion. Deliver actionable insights, structured reporting, and optimisation strategies that boost lead velocity, minimise leakage, and maximise ROI across rentals, Reown, and partner ecosystems Key Responsibilities: Lead Journey & API Integration: Own end-to-end flow- from capture to booking- through robust API integrations, ensuring accurate lead attribution, minimal leakage, faster hand-offs, and improved online...

We're looking for talented Systems Engineers to support a major defence engineering programme focused on complex, software intensive systems and advanced platform integration. If you thrive in high integrity environments and enjoy solving multi-faceted technical challenges, this contract offers a compelling opportunity. Location Ampthill, Bedfordshire On-site presence required Mondays and Tuesdays Contract Details Duration: 12 months Hours: 37.5 per week Working Pattern: 4?day week (Mon-Thurs) with flexible arrangements Rate: Competitive per hour (Inside IR35) Clearance: BPSS to start; SC required later Eligibility: Sole UK nationals only (due to programme requirements) Role Overview You'll join a growing engineering function supporting multiple business areas, including platform systems and special projects. These roles are driven by increased demand across complex system integration activities, including work on next generation turreted systems and other mission critical...

Lead Estimator Location: Warwick (with travel to project sites across the East Coast & North) Contract Length: 6 Months (possible Extension) Day Rate: £580 per day (Inside IR35 via Umbrella) Shape the Future of the UK's Clean Energy Transition We're recruiting on behalf of a major UK energy organisation delivering a growing portfolio of hydrogen and new‑energy projects, including two newly approved FEED programmes on the East Coast and in the North. These are early‑stage, strategically important schemes that will play a central role in the UK's industrial decarbonisation journey. With the programme rapidly expanding, we are seeking a credible, polished Lead Estimator to act as the subject matter expert for cost estimation across the hydrogen portfolio. This is an opportunity to step into a high‑visibility role with meaningful impact, supporting a fast‑moving, innovative business area on the rise. Key Responsibilities Produce robust, defendable estimates for FEED and...

Job Title: Weights Engineer Location: Gaydon, Warwickshire Rate: £33.88ph via an Umbrella Company (Inside IR35) or £25.26ph on a PAYE basis Employment Type: Contract (Currently financed until March 2027) Hours: Standard 40 Hours Per Week Reference: J(phone number removed) Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities: An On-Cycle (i.e. programme delivery) Weights Engineering role requires assisting with, or ownership of the attribute for the programme, encompassing (but not limited to): Lead the coordination of vehicle weight data across all functional owners. Own programme‑level weight targets, including setting, balancing, and reporting status to Integration and senior teams. Utilisation of set control models to determine the mass and loads of all buildable derivatives on the programme Lead resolution of key mass related issues, including loads, distribution, and target gaps. Calculate (where appropriate) vehicle mass properties from geometry & first principles...

Job Title: Weights Engineer Location: Gaydon, Warwickshire Rate: £33.88ph via an Umbrella Company (Inside IR35) or £25.26ph on a PAYE basis Employment Type: Contract (Currently financed until March 2027) Hours: Standard 40 Hours Per Week Reference: J(phone number removed) Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities: An On-Cycle (i.e. programme delivery) Weights Engineering role requires assisting with, or ownership of the attribute for the programme, encompassing (but not limited to): * Lead the coordination of vehicle weight data across all functional owners. * Own programme‑level weight targets, including setting, balancing, and reporting status to Integration and senior teams. Utilisation of set control models to determine the mass and loads of all buildable derivatives on the programme Lead resolution of key mass related issues, including loads, distribution, and target gaps. * Calculate (where appropriate) vehicle mass properties from geometry & first...

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Senior UX Researcher to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position with a proposed end date of 31st March 2027. Umbrella Pay Rate: £33.64 per hour. The Senior UX Researcher will lead the delivery of user testing across our digital in vehicle experiences. This is a senior hands-on role focused on planning, running and analysing research, while guiding and supporting a small team of researchers. It is not a people management position, but you will act as the lead practitioner for testing activities and guide day to day activities. What You Will Do: Lead and coordinate UX testing across vehicles, simulators and digital prototypes. Conduct hands on research including study design, moderation and analysis. Mentor junior researchers and support their development. Use Maze and other industry standard research and survey tools to design and analyse studies. Work closely with designers and product teams to define research...

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a UX Researcher – Digital Interaction to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position with a proposed end date of 31st March 2027. Umbrella Pay Rate: £27.03 per hour. The Role: We are seeking practical and hands-on UX researcher with a passion for testing and digital interaction. You will be actively involved with in-vehicle and prototype testing, working across various fidelity levels including virtual reality, static simulators and functional prototypes. The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary design and research team, contributing user insights throughout the design and development cycle. This role is well suited to those who are delivery-focused, agile in approach and able to produce research that informs design decisions efficiently and clearly. Key Responsibilities: Plan and execute UX testing activities in vehicle and across prototype platforms. Conduct usability testing across digital...

Job Title: Verification and Validation Engineer Location: Gaydon, Warwickshire Rate: £33.88ph via an Umbrella Company (Inside IR35) or £25.26ph PAYE Employment Type: Contract (12.2.2027 Maternity Cover) Hours: Standard 40 Hours Per Week Reference: J(phone number removed) Department: BODY & EXTERIORS Job Category: Mechatronics Job Title: Integration Engineer Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities Verification and Validation Design and develop system integration test cases Managing test assets such as HIL, VITAL rigs, and prototype vehicles Integration and harmonisation of Visibility Systems into the wider vehicle System of Systems · Lead and collaborate in cross-functional technical reviews of systems Issue resolution and objective data analysis · Adhere to the defined systems engineering process Supporting team members and stakeholders in understanding Systems Engineering methodology Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection...

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Geometry Integration Lead Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position with a proposed end date of 31st March 2027. Umbrella Pay Rate: £33.64 per hour. What to Expect: We are searching for a Geometry Integration Lead Engineer to work within the Vehicle package / Geometric integration department. The team are responsible for the full vehicle geometric integration of the vehicle, whilst balancing system and attribute performance, from concept to end of life, across all the company’s products. This role is to join the existing integration team to assist with all components that are packaged in the Closures and Exteriors groups. The team’s main responsibilities fall into 4 areas: Definition and delivery of the Closures and Exteriors group systems and customer features. Integrating Systems into the vehicle to deliver systems, hardware and attribute performance. Protecting space in the Vehicle for future...

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a On-Cycle Weights Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position with a proposed end date of 31st March 2027. Umbrella Pay Rate: £33.64 per hour. Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities: An On-Cycle (i.e. programme delivery) Weights Engineering role requires assisting with, or ownership of the attribute for the programme, encompassing (but not limited to):  Lead the coordination of vehicle weight data across all functional owners.  Own programme‑level weight targets, including setting, balancing, and reporting status to Integration and senior teams. Utilisation of set control models to determine the mass and loads of all buildable derivatives on the programme  Lead resolution of key mass related issues, including loads, distribution, and target gaps.  Calculate (where appropriate) vehicle mass properties from geometry & first principles  Coordinate generation & maintenance of Vehicle Mass Property...

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a BEV Technical Project Leader to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a maternity cover contract position with a proposed end date of 19th March 2027. Umbrella Pay Rate: £33.64 per hour. Duties: As a BEV Technical Project Leader working in the Powertrain Technical Delivery team, you will act as primary point of contact for one or more Vehicle Programmes, building and maintaining strong relationships with the large number of people needed to make a car a reality across many departments, such as Engineering, Commercial, Quality, Procurement, Prototype Operations and Industrial Operations programme teams. In this role, you will support the Technical Delivery Manager to manage all Powertrain content for your programme(s) through all stages of development, from concept, through prototype builds and validation, to Launch and into volume production. You will be responsible for ensuring that risks are identified early and issues are...

Engineering Release Specialist - (phone number removed) - £27.30/hr (Umbrella Rate) (Inside IR35) Are you ready to take your career to the next level in a dynamic and innovative environment? This is your chance to join a leading organisation as an **Engineering Release Specialist**, where you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring excellence in vehicle engineering and manufacturing. If you're passionate about delivering high-quality results and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you. What You Will Do: Ensure the timely and accurate release of Bills of Material (BoM) by interpreting and analysing engineering documents. Develop an in-depth understanding of part usage and coding to support vehicle build and scheduling. Act as the key point of contact for customers and suppliers at a commodity level to ensure accurate and efficient BoM release. Collaborate closely with Engineering and Manufacturing teams to deliver exceptional customer...

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for an Engineering Release Specialist to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position with a proposed end date of 31st March 2027. Umbrella Pay Rate: £27.03 per hour. The Opportunity: The Release Operations team are responsible for the construction, release and maintenance of the Bills of Material for all carlines for all plants for the JLR business.  The team support each Engineering area (Tech centres) .  Engineering Release Specialists are responsible for specific areas of the vehicle.  They have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of which parts/commodities are fitted to which specifications of vehicles and for which markets and will very often provide coaching and support to the Engineering areas on how best to construct a BoM to support downstream consumption.  They have a direct impact on vehicle build quality and success at the Manufacturing plants. Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities: Ensure a timely...

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Project Administrator to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position with a proposed end date of 31st March 2027. Umbrella Pay Rate: £27.03 per hour. The Opportunity: Secretary/Administrative Assistant work is focused on supporting individuals, small teams or departments (vs. the entire office). This role supports the Factory Manager and Vehicle Platform Tech Centre, by managing ED&T and the day-to-day operations. The role will be required to know both sides of the Overheads & ED&T but will specialise in a day-to-day specific area of ED&T (Engineering Design & Test). With Engineering wide exposure, this role will provide an excellent customer experience to internal and/or external customers at all levels of the business. The team will ensure deadlines and objectives are met, and budget is spent in a controlled manner whilst ensuring the department meets its objectives. You’ll be responsible...

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Data Science / Data Mining Specialist to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a maternity cover contract position with a proposed end date of 26th March 2027. Umbrella Pay Rate: £29.64 per hour. Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities: Engage with stakeholders and management to identify opportunities, improvements and gaps in current reporting. Identify, clean and transform operational data to create actionable insights and dashboards. Automate data extraction and transformation processes. Identify, develop and maintain Power App solutions for gaps in current data capture. Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested from time to time. Key Interactions: Manufacturing Engineering Platform Teams. Manufacturing Engineering Management. JLR Digital / data teams. Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience Required: Hard Skills: Proven experience of developing...