44 jobs found in Pontefract

Lead Agile Delivery Manager  3 days pw in Leeds £650.00 (Inside IR35) Government experience is essential We’re looking for someone to help drive key strategic initiatives that strengthen and support our delivery teams. This role works closely with our engineering strategy group to shape shared capabilities, technical enablers, and well-documented components that underpin feature delivery. You’ll be collaborating across multiple teams and workstreams to identify needs, build services, and keep delivery moving smoothly. Need to have lead, mentored and coached junior members.    Key Responsibilities Plan, run, and track sprint goals while acting as Scrum Master and leading core agile ceremonies. Handle essential follow-ups and admin tasks, including Change Requests in ServiceNow. Quickly understand business priorities, OKRs, and technical roadmaps. Provide clear, timely reporting and communicate progress openly. Support the Product Manager in maintaining an organised backlog...

A client within the Public Sector based in South Yorkshire is currently recruiting for a Transport Planner to join their Strategic 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 within a transport planning environment. The Role Key purpose of the role: To play a key role in the delivery of the authority’s transportation function, supporting the development and review of national, regional, sub-regional and local transport strategies, policies and programmes. The role will also provide expert transport input into the planning process and represent the Strategic Transportation function at Planning Committee. Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to: • Developing and delivering transport strategies, policies and programmes in line with local and national objectives • Providing advice and comment on transport...

Role Title: Lead Data Engineer Location: Sheffield/hybrid (3 days on site) Duration: 9 months Rate: £430 per day inside ir35 We are seeking a Lead Data Engineering Consultant with proven experience in leading and developing data engineering platforms. Experience required: Extensive enterprise experience with Hadoop, Spark, and Splunk. Proficiency in object-oriented and functional scripting, particularly in Python. Skilled in handling raw, structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data (SQL and NoSQL). Experience integrating large, disparate datasets using modern tools and frameworks. Strong background in building and optimizing ETL/ELT data pipelines. Familiarity with source control and implementing Continuous Integration, Delivery, and Deployment via CI/CD pipelines. Experience supporting and collaborating with BI and Analytics teams in fast-paced environments. Ability to pair program and work effectively with other engineers. Excellent analytical and problem-solving...

Role Title: PMO Manager Duration: contract to run until 27/11/2026 Location: 3 days a week for 3 weeks in Birmingham and 3 days a week for 1 week in Sheffield Rate: up to £407.64 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Role purpose / summary PMO manager with experience of Business case support/definition Background C-Suite level facing within the bank, MD level and above, working with this level of stakeholder is essential Must be able to demonstrate experience facing off against this level of stakeholder/ Delivery assurance Managed a portfolio/background of running small portfolio This is a portfolio level engagement, understanding and collating the ask and information is crucial Ask the tough questions Flag and manage risks issues, blockers/Escalation Strong Excel and reporting skills (VB / Macros experience) Strong presentation skills Ability to work at pace Able to produce high quality work, the expectations of quality are very high Comfortable in an ever changing environment...

Role Title: HIP Developer Experience Lead for Internal Cloud Duration: contract to run until 17/07/2026 Location: Sheffield, 3 days per week onsite Rate: up to £575.92 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Role purpose / summary Client Internal Cloud (HIC), IKP (Internal Kubernetes Platform) and Kafka (Event Streaming) are our strategic hosting platforms supporting the fast-growing demand from numerous customers. We have deployed over 15,000 servers in 3 regions underpinning thousands of Technology services. As a developer experience lead for the HIP platform, you will help to understand and improve the internal customer and developer experience for our strategic platforms, enabling more customer centric solutions. Your role is to tackle the challenge of the complexity that teams must endure as they integrate technology services into a viable route-to-live. This journey might include runtimes for dev, test and prod; global load balancing; CI/CD mechanism; monitoring, logging, alerting...

BMS Controls Engineer / Electrician with experience working on BMS systems Temporary role - expected to last around 6 months Inside IR35- rate negotiable Public Sector Sheffield Weekly pay Must be a qualified engineer OR a qualified electrician with time served on BMS systems Responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining control systems that regulate various aspects of a building's operations. This includes HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning), lighting controls, energy management systems, security systems and more. To excel in this role, a BMS Controls Engineer needs to have a strong understanding of electrical engineering principles along with knowledge of programming languages. They must be able to analyse complex data sets and troubleshoot issues efficiently. Moreover, a BMS Controls Engineer must possess excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with other stakeholders including architects, contractors, and clients. Being...

Job Title: Lead Data Engineer - Hadoop, Spark, Pytthon Location: Sheffield - 3 days per week in the office Salary/Rate: Up to £617 per day inside IR35 Start Date: 02/03/2026 Job Type: Contract until November We are seeking a Lead Data Engineering Consultant with proven experience in leading and developing data engineering platforms. The ideal candidate will possess hands-on expertise in the following areas: Extensive enterprise experience with Hadoop, Spark, and Splunk. Proficiency in object-oriented and functional scripting, particularly in Python. Skilled in handling raw, structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data (SQL and NoSQL). Experience integrating large, disparate datasets using modern tools and frameworks. Strong background in building and optimizing ETL/ELT data pipelines. Familiarity with source control and implementing Continuous Integration, Delivery, and Deployment via CI/CD pipelines. Experience supporting and collaborating with BI and Analytics teams...

Job title: Occupational Hygienist Job Type: Contract IR35 Status: Inside Start date: Immediate Duration: 12-18 months Pay rate: £20.79-£25.98 (depending on experience & qualifications) per hour PAYE, Umbrella rates available. Location: Retford, Nottinghamshire Hours of work: Home based with at least 50% site presence, Monday - Friday Are you an early-career or mid-level Occupational Hygienist looking to build hands-on experience, work on varied sites, and make a real difference to worker health? This is a hands-on, technical role focused on exposure assessment, interpretation, and practical control. We're looking for a motivated Occupational Hygienist to join our Health, Safety & Environment team on an exciting 12-18-month contract. This role is ideal for post-graduates or professionals with 1-2+ years of occupational hygiene experience who want to develop their technical skills, grow their professional standing, and work on meaningful, real-world projects....

Power Platform Developer Rate: £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: PostgreSQL DBA Location: Manchester (3 x per week) Salary/Rate: £430 per day Start Date: March 2026 Job Type: 6 month contract (Inside IR35) Company Introduction We are currently recruiting for an experienced PostgresSQL DBA to join our client on an exciting contract in the finance industry. Primary Skills: Must have hands-on experience as Database Administration specifically with MongoDB, PostgreSQL / Oracle. Managing a oracle team Working with database software to find ways to store, organise and manage data Expert knowledge of RDBMS and NoSQL data stores and working with a variety of structures, including JSON and XML Experience of software development with distributed data processing technologies including Oracle, MongoDB, PostgreSQL Experience in keeping databases up to date, troubleshooting, helping with database design & development, and managing database access. Experience in designing maintenance procedures and putting them into operation. Liaising...

Role Title: Infrastructure Designer Duration: contract to run until 31/08/2026 Location: Manchester, Hybrid 3 days per week onsite. Project will move to Coventry Rate: up to £414.92 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Role purpose / summary Produce infrastructure design documentation based on a solution architecture to be implemented by a 3rd party supplier. To coordinate accurate estimates for inclusion in end to end project costs and business cases and to assist with the estimates for the end to end IT costs of the Co-operative Bank. Leadership within projects of technical resources and SMEs. Input to infrastructure solution frameworks and patterns displaying awareness of external markets and suppliers, so that the best value for money and service is delivered. Ensure that clear root cause is established for incidents impacting the deliverables of the Infrastructure CoE and that these issues are addressed. Work with 3rd party supplier build teams, development and test environment leads...

Solution Architect – Cyber, Security & Compliance (Contract) 📍 Bristol/Leeds/Edinburgh/Manchester, UK (Hybrid) | 💷 £475 per day (Inside IR35) 🕒 6-month contract Our client, a top global organization, is seeking an experienced Solution Architect to support the architecture of a Cyber & Physical Defence Centre, with a strong focus on regulatory, compliance, and security monitoring. This role blends deep technical architecture expertise with strong security and cryptographic knowledge, helping shape secure, compliant, and future-proof solutions across complex platforms. Key Responsibilities * Develop and maintain solution architecture supporting regulatory and compliance monitoring capabilities. * Design end-to-end solution architectures that consider technical, regulatory, commercial, and organisational factors. * Apply industry best practices, standards, frameworks, and policies to drive value and architectural consistency. * Elicit requirements and shape...

SAP Test Analyst - Hybrid SuccessFactors & S/4HANA Public Cloud Location: Fully Remote (Manchester once a month) Contract Length : 3 months initial £350 a day (Inside IR35) Project Context We are delivering a large-scale SAP-enabled transformation involving the implementation of SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud and SAP SuccessFactors. The programme will modernise the core HR, Finance, Procurement, and Payroll capabilities to improve service delivery.As part of the internal test team, we are seeking an experienced SAP Test Analyst to work across both S/4HANA Public Cloud and SuccessFactors modules, with a strong focus on end-to-end process validation testing. This is for the UAT test phase. Role Overview You will be responsible for creating test scripts for business processes that span across HR, Finance, Procurement, and Payroll. The role requires strong experience in S4 deliveries, as well as the ability to understand the requirements of local government organisations.You will...

A client within the Public Sector based in Greater Manchester is currently recruiting for a Project Surveyor to join their Capital Programmes Division – Minor Works / Design & Delivery 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 within a construction / capital projects environment. The Role Key purpose of the role is to deliver a professional building surveying and technical consultancy service across a range of capital improvement and maintenance projects, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and supporting the Council’s corporate objectives. Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to: • Acting as lead officer on small improvement and maintenance projects, and supporting larger, more complex capital schemes • Undertaking building surveys to assess condition, boundaries, structural issues and preparing AutoCAD...

A client within the Public Sector based in Greater Manchester is currently recruiting for a Building Surveyor (Minor Works Team) to join their Capital Programmes & Procurement Service 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 within a capital programmes or corporate property environment. The Role Key purpose of the role: The Building Surveyor will be based within the Minor Works Team, delivering projects ranging from £2k to £4m in value. The team provides a multi-disciplinary service including Building Surveying, Mechanical & Electrical design, Structural design, Cost & Contract Management, Fire Risk Assessment, Principal Designer services and CDM compliance. Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to: • Delivering, managing and administering construction contracts from inception to completion • Analysing building...

Data Security Engineer Manchester £620 per day Inside IR35 3 days onsite 2 remote Until 30th July 2026 initially Our client is seeking a highly skilled Security Engineer to join their team on a long-term engagement. This is a fantastic opportunity to work at scale, helping shape and enhance the organisation's Data Security capabilities across a complex and evolving technology estate. The ideal candidate will have expert knowledge of at least one DSPM platform: Varonis, Cyera, BigID, or similar. The Role The successful candidate will be instrumental in strengthening the organisation's data security posture. This involves scanning diverse environments to identify sensitive data, implementing remediation measures, and automating escalation and remediation workflows. The role also provides the opportunity to influence platform strategy, drive cloud-native adoption, and deliver meaningful improvements across multiple security domains. What You'll Be Working On Enhancing data...

Capital Programmes & Procurement Service Manchester City Council Rate: £40 per hour (INSIDE IR35) Contract Length: 6 months   About the Role We are looking for an experienced Building Surveyor (Level 2, Grade 8) to join Manchester Cidty Council's Capital Programmes Division, which delivers a diverse portfolio of major and minor capital projects valued at approximately £200m per annum. The work spans a wide range of schemes including: Construction of new schools Large-scale solar PV installations Building demolition projects Repair, maintenance, and refurbishment of heritage buildings Schools, galleries, leisure centres, and park facilities This position sits within the Minor Works Team, delivering construction, repair, and refurbishment projects ranging from £2,000 to £4 million. You will provide professional building surveying services and take a lead consultant role on complex technical, procedural, and legislative matters. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage...

Microsoft 365 Engineer (Migration to Copilot / Teams) £625 a day (Inside IR35) 6 Months Hybrid (1 day onsite) Currently seeking an experienced Microsoft 365 Engineer to support and maintain its enterprise Microsoft 365 platform during a period of significant transformation across the Digital Workplace. This role sits within IT Services and will provide business-as-usual 2nd and 3rd line support across core Microsoft 365 services, while also contributing to key strategic initiatives including the rollout of Microsoft 365 Copilot, the transition from Zoom to Microsoft Teams, and ongoing governance and support of the Power Platform.This is a hands-on operational and engineering role within a large, complex Microsoft 365 environment. We are looking for a contractor with strong hands-on Microsoft 365 engineering and operational support experience in enterprise-scale environments. Essential: Proven experience working as a Microsoft 365 Engineer in a large or complex organisation...

LIVE: Senior Data Engineer | Manchester (Hybrid) 🚨 Global Tech | Long‑Term Data Modernisation Programme I'm working with a global technology organisation embarking on a major, multi‑year data modernisation initiative - and they're looking for a Senior Data Engineer to join their Manchester team on a long‑term contract. If you're a seasoned engineer with strong communication skills and a passion for modern data tooling, this one's for you. 🔧 Role Details Day Rate: £500-£550 per day (Inside IR35) Start Date: ASAP - ideally early March (latest: end of March) Location: Manchester (Hybrid: 3-4 days onsite, typically Tues-Thurs) Flexibility: Once knowledge transfer is complete → 1 day per week onsite Contract Length: Until end of year (high chance of extension) Interview Process: 2 stages 🧠 Essential Skills DBT Snowflake Data Vault 2.0 + Dimensional Modelling SQL Server Stack Excellent communication skills (non‑negotiable) ➕ Nice to Have API work Kafka AWS / S3 Grafana Please...

Senior Java Developer UK Government Client | Digital Transformation Programme Manchester or Leeds (Hybrid) Day Rate: Up to £700.00 per day (Inside IR35) 12-month contract 3 roles available Security Clearance: BPSS but candidates must be eligible for SC Clearance We’re looking for an experienced Senior Java Developer to help deliver one of the UK Government’s most ambitious digital services. This is a high-impact role, working on a flagship programme that will improve public services and positively affect millions of users. You’ll join an Agile, multidisciplinary team of developers, designers and analysts. This is a collaborative, delivery-focused environment where problem-solving and outcomes matter far more than titles or hierarchy. What you’ll be doing * Designing, building and improving modern digital services and platforms * Working within large-scale microservice architectures * Pair programming and collaborating closely across disciplines * Building APIs...