82 jobs found in Wadhurst

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading consultancy for an experienced Senior Project Engineer / Design Manager to join a long-term programme at a major UK Airport. This is a fantastic opportunity for an established design professional with strong airfields experience-particularly in runway and pavement design-to play a central role in a complex and high-profile aviation environment. This is a long term contract with a hybrid option and has been deemed inside IR35. The Role As Senior Project Engineer / Design Manager, you will be responsible for managing, coordinating, and assuring multidisciplinary design activities across a range of airfield and civil engineering projects. You will interface closely with internal design teams, contractors, airport stakeholders, and project leadership to ensure high-quality, safe, and compliant design delivery. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage design development for airfield infrastructure projects, including runways, taxiways, aprons,...

Job Title: Site Manager Location: Ashford Job Type: Contract Duration: Initial 2-3 Months (Potential Extension up to 6 Months) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (45 hours per week) Rate: Negotiable Overview An urgent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Site Manager to support works on a live substation upgrade project in Ashford. The role is required immediately to support ongoing survey and investigation works, ensuring site activities are managed safely and efficiently. The successful candidate will oversee works including major equipment replacement, extensive cabling and infrastructure upgrades within a live high-voltage environment. While the construction of a Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) building is planned for a later phase of the project, the Site Manager may provide valuable input during the design development stage. Key Responsibilities Manage day-to-day site operations on a live substation project Oversee works including...

Job title: Data Strategy Manager/Data product Manager (Strategy) Location: Bromley (3 days onsite, 2 days remote) Contract Length: 12 months Daily Rate: £650/Day Status: Inside IR35 Working Pattern: Full Time Are you a data enthusiast with a flair for strategic thinking? Do you thrive in regulated environments and have a passion for modern data practises? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Our client, a leading organisation in the IT/Financial Services sector, is looking for a Data Strategy Manager to join their dynamic team on a temporary basis. About the Role: As the Data Strategy Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the data landscape for our client. You will lead the development of data domain strategies, ensuring a seamless end-to-end data flow design. Your collaboration across business and technology teams will drive multiple projects, align strategic objectives and enforcing governance standards. Get ready to make a significant impact! Who You...

Astute's Contract team is working with a well-established energy from waste business for an Electric Engineer contract role for their renewable energy plant in South London. The Electrical Engineer will be Inside IR35 with a day rate between £350-£450 per day. This contract will be bridging the gap till a permanent hire joins the team. Contract duration could be anywhere from 2 months - 6 months. After, there is potential to move into the Project team on an ad-hoc basis. Key Skills Required for the role: Diagnose, repair and maintain electrical systems, including motors, PLCs, control panels, sensors and circuits. Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on electrical equipment. Perform fault-finding and troubleshoot complex electrical issues in a timely manner. Must have's: A recognised engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3, HNC or equivalent) 17th / 18th Edition wiring regulations certified Full UK Driving License Astute People are acting as an employment...

EC&I Engineer Initial 12 Month Contract Full time on site Leatherhead, Surrey £67.47 Per Hour (Umbrella Rate - Inside IR35) The Role Assists in the design of process control systems based on DCS, PLC, and SCADA. Experience in instrumentation requirements for custody metering requirements standards. Prepares budgetary requisitions and conducts bid evaluations. Assists in the development of Safety Requirement Specifications (SRS) and demonstrates working knowledge of IEC 61508 & IEC61511. Performs assigned automation-related job functions, including the creation of I/O lists, Instrumentation lists, and the specification of instrumentation and control elements. Contributes to the development of preliminary and final stage Instrumentation & Control (I&C) design deliverables, including P&IDs, Instrument List, Instrument Specifications, and Instrument Data Sheets. The Candidate Interface knowledge of Electrical system and Instrument interfaces Has...

A client within the Public Sector based in Grearer London is currently recruiting for a Planning Officer to join their Development Management 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 planning environment. The Role Key purpose of the role is to act as the lead planning officer for a defined area of the Borough, ensuring a coordinated approach to planning, development and regeneration while supporting the delivery of a high-quality, customer-focused planning service. Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to: • Leading on major and complex planning applications, development proposals and planning performance agreements • Managing and supporting a small team of planners, graduates and technical support officers to ensure applications are processed effectively within target times • Negotiating complex Section 106...

Contract – Inside IR35 Software Licensing Specialist – Financial Services Client The Opportunity Our financial services client is seeking a Software Licensing Specialist to support the governance, processes and controls surrounding the consumption and contribution of Free and Open Source Software (FOSS). This role sits within an international team and involves close collaboration with Engineering, Tooling and Legal functions. It is well suited to candidates with strong expertise in open-source licensing, or those with a background in Software Asset Management (SAM) / IT Asset Management (ITAM) within a commercial environment. The successful candidate will be a proactive self-starter, comfortable working independently and delivering to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities * Provide guidance to engineering teams on the implications of FOSS licensing for their applications. * Analyse licence and copyright considerations for new open-source software...

Granicus Support Engineer - 6 Month Contract 💰 £450 per day UMB (Inside IR35) 📍 Newham | 🏡 Remote as required Are you a Granicus expert who loves solving problems, accelerating delivery and making a visible impact fast? This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly collaborative digital team, drive meaningful improvements across the Granicus estate, and play a key role in supporting a major cloud migration to Azure. If you enjoy a role where your expertise genuinely moves things forward - you'll love this contract. ⭐ Why This Role Stands Out Work on high‑priority digital transformation with a forward‑thinking local authority. Make an immediate impact by reducing backlog, improving platform performance and supporting Azure migration. Enjoy the freedom and trust of flexible / remote working, while being a valued subject-matter expert. Shape future operations through knowledge transfer, coaching and capability uplift. 🔧 What You'll Be Doing Providing hands‑on technical...

Job Title: Digital Operations Manager Location: Dunton Essex (4 days onsite in office / 1 day from home - mandatory office days) Rate: £29.59ph increasing to £38.38ph after 13 weeks under AWR - Umbrella Co Basis (Inside IR35) Employment Type: Contract (31.12.2026) Hours: Standard 37.5 Hours Per Week Reference: F56477 Digital Operations Manager European Digital Operations administration and management to support the Digital teams to deliver pan European digital strategy, content and business administration requirements for all company websites. Skills required: * Project Management * Budget development and control * Microsoft Office and presentation skills. Skills Preferred: * Digital Operational structure understanding Experience required: * Project management * Budget control Experience preferred: * Digital Operations and website management * Automotive business knowledge * Website IT knowledge Education Required College level / A Level...

Job Title: Senior Backend Engineer Location: Dunton Essex - 4 days minimum mandatory onsite Rate: £67.15ph Umbrella Co Basis (Inside IR35) Employment Type: Contract (31.12.26) Hours: Standard 37.5 Hours Per Week Reference: F56475 The Senior Backend Engineer plays a pivotal role in driving the technical success in our backend teams. This position involves architecting scalable, resilient, and secure backend solutions and overseeing the technical completion of critical development tasks, often in ambiguous situations. The Senior Backend Engineer is responsible for ensuring that backend code and architectural reviews are aligned with organisational goals, facilitating productive technical discussions, and making decisions to resolve complex backend engineering issues effectively. In this role, the Senior Backend Engineer supports the technical direction for backend development, offering guidance to team members and exemplifying technical excellence in backend practices....

Software Engineer – Back End – Java, Spring, GCP Contract: 9 Months (Renewable) Location: Essex (near Basildon and Brentwood) Office based 4 days a week Rate: £500 per day – Inside IR35 One of the world’s leading engineering companies and a household name is seeking a Software Engineer, Backend Engineer to play pivotal role in driving the technical success in our backend teams. Main Tasks & Responsibilities Software Engineer – Back End – Java, Spring, GCP > Architect scalable, resilient, and secure backend solutions and oversee the technical completion of critical development tasks, often in ambiguous situations. > Ensure backend code and architectural reviews are aligned with organisational goals, facilitating productive technical discussions, and making decisions to resolve complex backend engineering issues effectively. > Support the technical direction for backend development, offering guidance to team members and exemplifying technical excellence in...

Digital Operations Manager Reference: 56477 Umbrella Rate: £29.57/hr, increasing to £38.38/hr after 12 weeks (inside IR35) Step into an exciting opportunity to shape the future of digital operations with a role that promises professional growth, dynamic projects, and a collaborative work environment. As a Digital Operations Manager, you will be at the forefront of delivering innovative solutions and strategies, contributing to a company that values excellence and creativity in all aspects of its operations. This position offers a chance to work on impactful projects within a leading organisation, where your expertise will truly make a difference. What You Will Do: • Manage and administer digital operations to support European teams in delivering strategies and content across websites. • Oversee project management tasks, ensuring timely delivery and coordination of objectives. • Develop and control budgets, maintaining financial accuracy and efficiency. • Collaborate on...

Location: Dunton, Essex (4 days onsite per week) Hourly rate:£29.59ph INSIDE IR35 (Via Umbrella Solutions) (after 13 weeks the rate will increase to £38.38ph in line with AWR) POSITION DESCRIPTION: * European Digital Operations administration and management to support the FoE Digital teams to deliver pan European digital strategy, content and business administration requirements for all Ford of Europe websites. SKILLS REQUIRED: * Project Management, * Budget development and control, * Microsoft Office and presentation skills. SKILL PREFERRED: * Digital Operational structure understanding EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: * Project management, budget control. We will process your CV and personal information to assess your suitability for the role. If we wish to consider you further, we will register your personal information in our database and contact you. We may contact you from time to time about other relevant roles. Your personal information will be securely held....

RLE International is working on behalf of their Essex based Automotive Client, who are currently looking for a Digital Operations Manager to support their team. Position Description: Rate: £29.59 (Via Umbrella) increasing to £38.38 after 12 weeks under AWR’s – Agency Worker Regulations Digital Operations Manager (Marketing & Sales Operations) European Digital Operations administration and management to support our client’s Digital teams to deliver pan European digital strategy, content and business administration requirements for all our client’s European websites. Skills Required: Project Management Budget development and control Microsoft Office and presentation skills. Skills Preferred: Digital Operational structure understanding Experience Required: Project management, budget control. Experience Preferred: Digital Operations and website management. Automotive business knowledge. Website IT knowledge. Education Required: College level / A Level Education...

Business Analyst - Data, Migration, GCP Up to £550pd (Inside IR35) London / Hybrid 6 months My client is seeking a highly technical Business Analyst to support a major Data & Analytics transformation programme. This role will focus on moving complex on‑premise data products and workflows onto a modern, cloud‑native platform. Key Requirements: Proven experience as a Technical or Data-focused Business Analyst with expertise in cloud migration programmmes. Hands-on experience delivering detailed functional and non-functional requirements across areas like security, data governance, resiliency, DR, and operational continuity. Comfortable turning complex business and analytical needs into clear user stories, workflows, and acceptance criteria (ideally using Jira). Confident running workshops, technical sessions, and stakeholder interviews across both technical and business teams. Good understanding of cloud data platforms, data governance, security controls, and integration...

SC Cleared Splunk Consultant Remote Working Initial 3-month Contract £550 - £610, Inside IR35 We're working with an IT Services Provider who are looking for an experienced SC Cleared Splunk Consultant to support the onboarding of assets and documentation for an existing Splunk Cloud environment. Key Responsibilities: Onboarding assets into an existing Splunk Cloud instance Ensure successful integration and configuration of assets into the platform. Completing and maintaining documentation for the environment Collaborating with infrastructure, Unix, and Wintel teams as needed Troubleshooting and resolving SIEM-related issues during onboarding Working independently to deliver tasks within agreed timelines Required Experience: Hands-on experience with Splunk Cloud administration and support Strong Unix/Linux and Wintel experience Solid understanding of system configuration, security, and compliance SC Clearance - essentialECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an...

I am recruiting for a JD Edwards Enterprise One Functional Consultant to work on a remote basis. This role falls inside IR35 so you will be required to work through an umbrella company for the duration of the contract. You will be supporting teams in USA (EST hours). The role focuses on Functional Consulting and Production Support for the current JDE site, with a strong emphasis on Supply Chain Planning and FSD onboarding initiatives. You will lead end-to-end JDE Manufacturing & Planning implementations and rollouts and conduct requirement gathering sessions and perform fit-gap analysis. You must have several years of JD Edwards EnterpriseOne functional experience. You must also have experience of full lifecycle JDE implementations. Strong expertise in Manufacturing & Supply Chain Planning processes and also hands-on configuration experience in JDE Manufacturing & Planning modules. You must be able to support production environments (L2/L3). Please apply ASAP...

Morgan McKinley are seeking an Interim Senior Accounts Payable Lead to join a global, fast-paced FMCG business during a period of significant transformation. This role requires a seasoned professional who can balance high-volume operational delivery with strategic oversight of an offshore function. You will be responsible for ensuring the integrity of the P2P cycle across multiple entities and currencies, acting as a senior escalation point for complex queries and driving process improvements. This role is a 3-6 month contract paying £400 a day inside IR35, hybrid working 3 days a week in the office. Key Responsibilities Oversee the end-to-end AP cycle, including 3-way matching and complex payment runs within a fast-moving retail environment. Manage payables across various international entities, ensuring correct FX treatment and VAT compliance. Identify inefficiencies and lead continuous improvement initiatives to standardise and automate P2P workflows Act as the key...

Risk Data Business Analyst (AVP) Location: London (Liverpool Street) - Hybrid (3 days onsite) Contract: 6 months, Possible extension Day rate: £550 per day via umbrella (Inside IR35) Are you a hands‑on Risk or Data professional looking to make a real impact within a major, long‑term transformation programme? This is an exciting opportunity to join a high‑profile BCBS239 initiative, working at the heart of Risk, Data, and Governance change for a leading financial organisation. You will help enhance the firm's capability in risk data aggregation, lineage, governance, and reporting, supporting a multi‑year programme that is modernising how risk data is managed across EMEA. It's the ideal environment if you enjoy both shaping good practice and delivering tangible, hands‑on outcomes. Key role and responsibilities Risk Data & Analysis Analyse and review datasets such as trade data, counterparty information, and key risk metrics (e.g., DV01). Support enhancements to risk...

Java Developer Location - Remote with some ad hoc travel to London 6 months £468 per day inside IR35 Active SC clearance required Skills: The ability to work with data throughout its lifecycle, from collection and storage to processing and analysis. Data developers are responsible for designing, implementing and maintaining the systems and infrastructure needed to handle large volumes of data. They work on integrating data from a variety of sources, ensuring that different data sets can be effectively combined and analysed. They can also utilise programming languages such as Python, Java or SQL and tools such as Apache Spark or in this instance LakeFS, for data processing and management. Useful - R, Apache Spark Very useful - Python, SQL, JSON, LakeFS