379 jobs found in Stoke-on-Trent

Our OEM Client based in Halewood, Liverpool, is searching for a Discrete Event Simulation Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position with a proposed end date of 1st March 2027. Umbrella Pay Rate: £35.17 per hour. Duties: Responsible for the development and delivery of the Discrete Event Simulation model and documentation, modelling the process flow from concept thru to the delivery phase to JOB1 + 90 days. The model will be developed to include, but not limited to: Lead the DES model generation from concept modelling to fully detailed mimic of the programme / system that meet the design scope, operating principals, performance metrics, safety, quality, delivery, cost, people and environment objectives are met. Lead the system optimisation, cost avoidance, best practises capturing and sharing this with relevant stakeholders. Able to work effectively with design teams to develop and optimise solutions considering multi-attributes within defined...

Quality Assurance Officer (SEN) Cheshire East Council Contract – Inside IR35 Cheshire East Council is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Officer (SEN) to support commissioning assurance activity across Children and Young People’s Services, with a specific focus on SEND independent provision and Children’s Social Care, including residential and supported accommodation. This is a predominantly desk‑based role centred on audits, compliance reviews, intelligence‑led monitoring and assurance activity. There will, however, be a requirement to undertake and/or support provider visits across the borough where risk, concern or improvement needs are identified, working closely with operational colleagues. The postholder will play a key role not only in providing assurance, but also in working collaboratively with providers and internal teams to drive quality improvement, embed consistent QA approaches and strengthen market oversight. Key Responsibilities * Undertake planned and...

Location: Stafford – Full Time Onsite Contract Length: Until 15 August 2026 IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Pay: £21.52 per hour via Umbrella Key Responsibilities * Perform testing, diagnostics, repair, maintenance, modification, calibration, and manufacture of equipment down to module or component level using approved engineering documentation and techniques. * Carry out planned and ad-hoc advanced repairs using technical documentation, Approved Source Information (ASI) and OEM data. * Support the surveying, refurbishment, and maintenance of Ground Support Equipment (GSE). * Undertake reverse engineering and development activities, including producing engineering documentation and test procedures where required. * Hold responsibilities for self-certification, over-signing, and conditioning of equipment (serviceable, unserviceable, or scrap). * Support the supervision, training, and mentoring of junior technicians and apprentices....

Commissioning Engineer (Mechanically Biased) Warrington Contract until Jan 2027 Inside IR35   Responsibilities The Commissioning Engineer reporting to the Commissioning Team Leader, carries out a role to undertake delivery of assigned commissioning tasks in a safe and effective manner, in line with commissioning process requirements. This role is specific to candidates with experience in nuclear in-cell handler testing.    The Commissioning Engineer is responsible for: Delivering the commissioning work scope to an agreed strategy and plan in a timely and cost effective manner Execution of the arrangements for controlling, witnessing, recording and assessing the results of commissioning tests which may affect safety. Ensuring a proactive and balanced approach to safety (nuclear, radiological, conventional and environmental) to ensure that safety is optimised during commissioning Reviewing commissioning progress and performance and taking appropriate corrective actions where...

Data Engineer - Metadata Management & Data Modelling - Gold Max Supplier Rate: £483 Clearance Required: SC ACTIVE Duration: 6 months Location: Telford with 2 days/week in office IR35 Status: Inside Purpose of the Role: To support delivery of the Domain API by ensuring all new API data structures, definitions, and attributes are aligned with enterprise data standards, metadata policies, and master data ownership across ETMP, ETDS, DWIT, MDTP, and related systems. Required Skillset Strong communication and consultancy skills: This is a client-facing role. Data Modelling experience or knowledge: A good experience may be challenging at A6 level, so foundational knowledge is acceptable. Basic Python proficiency, as the role will leverage GenAI to build models. SC eligibility with sufficient notice, we can initiate and complete the SC process.Key Responsibilities Metadata Catalogue Management: Identify all relevant data attributes and maintain Axon with definitions,...

Design Manager to work on various AMP8 RESERVOIR Frameworks, particularly Severn Trent Water, United Utilities and Yorkshire Water. Previous experience in this sector is imperative. * 1-2 days can be worked remotely, but the rest of the week/some weeks will entail being on site/visiting clients. Our client requires you to have experience with: * Change Management * Temporary Works * Being based on & working from site, where actual construction work is taking place.  This is to ensure the project is delivered in accordance with the design. The work will be across the Peak District, Yorkshire and Wales. This role has been deemed INSIDE IR35

OLG Recruitment are currently looking for two CE&I Safety Systems Design Engineers for our client located in Warrington. You will be required to support a project within the silos CE&I Design Team, delivering and supporting and checking Safety System design packages to meet safety, functional and business needs. This is a contract position for a minimum of 18 months, this requirement has been assessed as inside IR35. Essential: Academic Qualification: Minimum - HNC Professional Qualification: Minimum - Incorporated Engineer Experience: Minimum 3 years successfully delivering as a CE&I Safety System Design Engineer on external multidiscipline projects, from concept design through to handover, with a working knowledge of the appropriate Engineering Standards Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to convey information to other team members/disciplines Providing support to the Commissioning Team Willingness to support early career...

Endpoint Security Engineer Contract Daily Rate: Up to £550 (inside IR35 via umbrella) Contract Length: 12 months Location: Chester Business Park, Chester - 3 days onsite per week Work Arrangement: Hybrid Working - 3 days onsite per week and 2 days remote About the Role: Our client is seeking a skilled Endpoint Security Engineer to join their dynamic team. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a major cloud migration programme while designing and implementing advanced endpoint security solutions. If you have a passion for security and a knack for problem-solving, we want to hear from you! Key Responsibilities: Support and contribute to a major cloud migration programme. Design, engineer, and implement cutting-edge endpoint security solutions utilising Trellix, BeyondTrust, and CrowdStrike. Deploy enterprise security solutions via ITSM systems, including Remedy and ServiceNow change control. Produce high-quality technical documentation, workflows, and support...

SQL Database Administrator (DBA) Contract Daily Rate: £450 - £575 (inside IR35 via umbrella) Contract Length: 12 months Location: Hybrid Working - Chester 3 days per week and remote 2 days per week About Us: Our client is a dynamic organisation seeking an experienced SQL Database Administrator to join their team. This role is pivotal in maintaining the security, integrity, and performance of the company's database systems. Key Responsibilities: Administer, maintain, develop, and implement policies and procedures for database security and integrity. Design and implement data models, database designs, and table maintenance codes. Resolve database performance, capacity, replication, and distributed data issues. Manage SQL Server Integrated Services (SSIS), SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), and SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS) effectively. Implement high availability and disaster recovery solutions using clustering, database mirroring, log shipping, and AlwaysOn...

Job Title: SAP FICO Specialist Job Type: Contract, Hybrid Duration: 6 Months Industry: FMCG Job Location: Remote/Manchester Rate: £550 to £700/day Ltd (Inside IR35) Job Role - SAP FICO Specialist Reporting to the Solution Architect a Functional Specialist, your role is to drive the design and deployment of SAP based solutions for your functional area of expertise (FICO). The SAP Functional Specialist (FICO) contractor shall support SAP Finance across both business as usual activity and a two stage SAP transformation. The role covers all core areas of FI and CO, including General Ledger, AP, AR, Asset Accounting, Controlling, and FSCM (Financial Supply Chain Management). Duties – SAP FICO Specialist • Supporting SAP FI/CO and FSCM processes across Finance • Configuring SAP and supporting changes through testing and deployment • Working on small enhancements, fixes, and transformation activities • Supporting cutover, early life support, and day to day functional queries •...

Project Manager - AI and Agentic Transformation Contract - 3 months - Inside IR35 - Manchester - Hybrid We are recruiting a Project Manager to support an AI and agentic enabled discovery and transformation programme for a leading UK telecommunications organisation. The role focuses on the coordination, governance and reporting of a fast paced discovery programme, identifying operational improvement opportunities using AI, GenAI and emerging agentic capabilities. Key responsibilities Day to day coordination of programme activities Maintaining governance artefacts including plans RAID actions and milestones Supporting a two week sprint cadence and tracking progress Coordinating stand ups and governance forums Preparing status updates and stakeholder materialsExperience required Proven Project or Programme Management experience Strong governance and stakeholder management skills Agile or sprint based delivery experience Exposure to AI automation or agentic transformation...

Interim Director of Education & Inclusion North West Interim contract – immediate start Inside IR35 (via umbrella) On‑site 2-3 days per week CVs are being reviewed this week and interviews will take place next week. You will be stepping into a pivotal leadership role at a moment of real urgency and impact. This is a high‑profile interim assignment providing senior leadership continuity at a critical transition point, reporting into the DCS and working closely with elected members, headteachers and senior officers. You will be stabilising services, maintaining momentum and providing confidence across education, inclusion and SEND while longer‑term structures are agreed. With a significant SEND reform deadline approaching, your leadership will matter from day one. Your Role as Interim Director of Education & Inclusion Strategic leadership across education, inclusion and SEND, ensuring continuity and grip during a senior transition SEND system oversight, driving progress...

On behalf of DWP, we are looking for a BMS Controls Engineer for a contracting ending in March 2027 Inside IR35 contract based 3 days a week in your closest DWP location (Glasgow, Newcastle, Leeds, Sheffield, Manchester, Birmingham, Blackpool, Cardiff) and the rest from home. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is responsible for welfare, pensions, and child maintenance policy. As the UK's biggest public service department, it administers the State Pension and a range of working age, disability and ill health benefits to around 20 million claimants and customers. As such, we operate on a scale that is almost unmatched anywhere in Europe and most people in Britain come into contact with us at some point in their lives. Working with DWP, you will be helping us to drive our priorities to: * Help people to move into work and support those already in work to progress, with the aim of increasing overall workforce participation * Help people to plan and save for later life,...

Job Title: Software Engineer Manchester, UK Hybrid (once/week) 6month contract with Potential Extension Day rate - 56GBP/Hour Inside IR35 Software Engineer We are looking for a mid-level Software Engineer who builds with a "Full-Ownership" mindset. In this role, you aren't just writing code; you're managing the entire lifecycle of global-scale services. What You'll Do Build & Refactor: Write reusable code using standard design patterns. We value test automation as much as production code. Own the Stack: Manage services end-to-end, monitoring health metrics and automating deployments via CI/CD. Design & Advise: Evaluate architectural trade-offs (cost/performance) and guide product teams on system scalability. Solve & Improve: Lead incident response (RCA) and identify structural improvements to boost system performance.The Requirements 5 Years of broad software engineering experience. Proficient in building applications with a focus on data security and integrity....

Civil / Structural Engineer Location: Remote UK with occasional visits to Project offices IR35 Status: Inside We're looking for a Civil & Structural Engineer who's ready to apply their technical expertise to some of the most exciting and meaningful projects in the Energy Transition space. If you want to work on low‑carbon, first‑of‑a‑kind and next‑generation energy technologies, this is your opportunity to make a real impact. What you'll be doing You'll work closely with the Civil & Structural Group Lead to develop cost‑effective, efficient and innovative engineering solutions for complex energy projects. Your role will span concept through to detailed design, using tools such as Revit, Tekla, Robot, AutoCAD and Civil 3D to turn ideas into practical, buildable designs. Your responsibilities will include: Developing Civil & Structural solutions across Feasibility, Concept, FEED, Value Engineering and Detailed Design stages. Producing deliverables including...

Senior Project Manager Location: Hybrid working 2-3 days onsite, North West UK Inside IR35 Umbrella Rate £500.00 pd Role Overview  We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and deliver multiple complex projects concurrently. The ideal candidate will be responsible for motivating and collaborating with internal and external partners, peers, and stakeholders to achieve project goals effectively. The Project Manager will leverage a variety of project management tools and techniques to ensure timely delivery while maintaining high standards of value and quality.   Responsibilities  - Manage and oversee multiple complex projects simultaneously, ensuring all requirements are met.  - Motivate and coordinate with internal and external partners, peers, and stakeholders to ensure project success.  - Utilise different project management tools and techniques appropriately to optimise project outcomes.  - Identify project risks and blockers, and proactively work to mitigate or...

I am recruiting for an Infrastructure Engineer to work 3 days in either Newcastle, Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham or Blackpool, 2 days remote. The role falls inside IR35 so you will need to work through an umbrella company for the duration of the contract. Candidates must have worked within central government in the last 12 months. I am looking for a Senior Infrastructure Engineer (NetDevOps) to design, build, and evolve large-scale enterprise network platforms, with a strong focus on modern, automated, and cloud-integrated infrastructure. This role is suited to a hands-on engineer, not an operations or SRE specialist. You will be expected to quickly contribute to design and delivery activities, applying engineering best practice, automation, and network expertise to support critical services. You must demonstrate strong, hands-on experience in Enterprise Networking Engineering including complex OSPF and BGP environments, designing and implementing secure, resilient traffic...

Join a Tier 1 consulting practice delivering major client projects across Manchester—seeking experienced Electrical Design Contractors for long-term engagement starting late May/early June. * £55–65 per hour (Inside IR35) * 7–8+ years’ experience in Electrical Design within Building Services * Proven track record on large-scale schemes * Strong client relationship management and coordination skills * Experience working within multi-disciplinary teams * Hybrid working (Manchester office + remote flexibility) * Must be Manchester-based or able to work hybrid from a Manchester office Interested? Apply now to secure a long-term role on high-profile projects

Rubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for a Project Procurement Manager on a 6- 9 month rolling contract, located in Manchester/ Hybrid This role falls INSIDE IR35 Role Summary As part of the Project Team, you will Integrate Procurement in the project management process and organise, control and monitor all Procurement activities in a project. • To develop and drive the Procurement strategy of assigned activities to ensure cost effective purchasing to meet cost targets and expediting to meet programmes. • Develop and deliver Procurement Strategy for allocated Projects, issue RFQ’s, conduct negotiation with suppliers, drive the selection process and raise/issue Purchase orders in accordance with Procurement Procedures, to meet objectives.(typically up to £15 million) • Working in an autonomous manner using acquired knowledge and skills, to make key procurement decisions within limits of authority, to support the Procurement Manager in ensuring that the business has a...

Job Title: Government Soft Landings Manager (GLS Manager) Location: Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Leeds, Sheffield, Blackpool or London (Whichever is closest – hybrid working (2-3 days/week on site) Contract Duration: 31/3/27 Daily Rate: £420/day (Umbrella – Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 The Role: An organisation is expanding its Asset Information Management (AIM) capability and is seeking a Government Soft Landings (GSL) Manager to support the development and implementation of a consistent Soft Landings approach across its estate. This role will play a key part in assuring information throughout the capital project lifecycle and supporting the transition from project delivery into operational asset management. A particular focus will be ensuring that data produced through projects is complete, accurate, assured, and usable for downstream decision-making. In addition to strong GSL and asset management experience, the role requires capability in data analysis and...