50 head of planning jobs found

On behalf of our client, we are seeking to recruit several Mechanical Fitter to join on an initial 12-month contract. As a Mechanical Fitter you will be responsible for carrying out manufacturing and test tasks within the mechanical department, in accordance with product certification procedures, defined workmanship standards, allocated budgets and timescales to meet project objectives. Role: Mechanical Fitter Pay: £28.35 Per hour via Umbrella rate Contract: Monday to Friday, 37 Hours a week,12-month contract Location: Filton IR35 Status: Inside Security Clearance: BPSS Start however will required to gain SC Clearance Responsibilities Certify the product in line with the product certification procedure. Maintain product certification and approval via regular audits. Possess a versatile skill base with the capability to apply these skills across a range of tasks. Be fully conversant with all equipment, tools and measuring instruments associated with the manufacturing...

ASA Recruitment’s client, a Public Sector organisation in Edinburgh/Glasgow, is currently looking to recruit a Finance Business Partner on a hybrid basis, on an initial 3 month contract (with potential extensions) on a rate of c.£(Apply online only)/day inside of IR35 (based on experience). The Role: We are seeking an interim Finance Business Partner to assist the Head of Finance in providing strategic management of the organisation’s corporate financial and physical resources to support the delivery of the organisation’s Corporate Plan. The interim Finance Business Partner will take ownership of key business partnering responsibilities, including budget holder engagement and elements of monthly and annual reporting. The role will also help balance workloads across the team, reduce single points of failure, and create necessary capacity and resilience for the finance team whilst we go through the process of recruiting to this role on a permanent basis. Essential Experience:...

On behalf of our client, we are seeking to recruit a Project Planner on an initial 12 -month contract. As the Project Planner, you will be responsible for the creation and management of individual project plans as well as the integration of those plans into a master schedule aligned to the business's priorities. Role: Project Planner Pay: £46.30 per hour Via Umbrella Location: Oxford Contract: Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 17:00 / 37.5 hrs per week. , 12 Months contract IR35 Status: Inside Security Clearance: BPSS Responsibilities Support the Customisation and Development departments to create and maintain resourced project plans, ensuring compliance to project control standards and procedures. Be proactive in the monitoring of progress against plans and develop recovery strategies as necessary, escalating to the Project Manager where required. Provide timely, accurate and appropriate reporting of progress against project plans to the PMO Manager / Project Managers. Provide...

PMO / Project Coordinator (Client side) - Construction/Infrastructure Temporary Contract inside IR35 starting ASAP until May 2027 40 hours per week. Location - Solihull Certain Advantage are recruiting on behalf of our globally renowned manufacturing client for a PMO/Project Coordinator with a background in delivering infrastructure projects (i.e. electrical, mechanical, civil etc) within an industrial/manufacturing environment. Key experience includes having experience of the CDM regulations (in particular safety legislation) and experience of implementing RIBA “Plan of Work” process. This role will take responsibility for the projects coordination support, documents and process control and compliance quality assurance of multiple Infrastructure Engineering projects. Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities Support PMO Governance Control activities for infrastructure Projects within Manufacturing plants, using both internal and external stakeholders as required. Support a...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Head of FCAS Systems Design Co-Ordination ( Systems Engineer Manager ) subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract.    This position would suit a candite from the Defence / Aerospace industries and from a Systems Engineering Management background.   Rate: £80.00 per hour Location: Bristol, Stevenage or Bolton, depending on your preference.  Hybrid / Remote working: Hybrid, 3 days per week onsite (the department can offer a compressed 4 day week of Monday to Thursday) Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Duration: 6 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: 1 stage video interview Head of FCAS Systems Design Co-Ordination Job Description:   FCAS is one of the largest, most exciting and challenging programmes within Defence – to design and deliver a Future...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Head of FCAS Systems Design Co-Ordination ( Systems Engineer Manager ) subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract.    This position would suit a candite from the Defence / Aerospace industries and from a Systems Engineering Management background.   Rate: £80.00 per hour Location: Bristol, Stevenage or Bolton, depending on your preference.  Hybrid / Remote working: Hybrid, 3 days per week onsite (the department can offer a compressed 4 day week of Monday to Thursday) Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Duration: 6 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: 1 stage video interview Head of FCAS Systems Design Co-Ordination Job Description:   FCAS is one of the largest, most exciting and challenging programmes within Defence – to design and deliver a Future...

Role: SAP QM Consultant Length: Initial 12-month engagement - view to extend Location: Mainly Remote IR35 Status: Inside IR35  Pay Rate: Competitive Daily Rate One of my defence clients are looking for a SAP QM Consultant to join their team on a contract basis. This opportunity will be for a initial period of 12 months, with a view to extend further. This will be on a remote basis with adhoc travel to site required. KEY SKILLS: 5 Years of hands-on and at least 2 full project lifecycles in SAP Quality Management as a Solution Lead/Consultant, delivering design, configuration and support experience. Proven experience of delivering Quality Management for larger SAP Programmes. Experience of SAP Plant Maintenance and Manufacturing Excellent understanding of business processes and integrations within SAP Production Planning related solutions required to deliver the service. Integration experience with Logistics, Project Systems, Timesheets, HR, Procurement and Supply Chain. KEY...

We're looking for an energetic, delivery-focused Product Owner to take ownership of a cutting-edge platform environment. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone with a Business Analyst background who thrives on bridging the gap between business and engineering. Duration: initial 6 months Hybrid working: 3 days a week in London-based office Rate: up to £700pd inside ir35 via umbrella What You'll Be Doing Own and drive the product roadmap Manage and prioritise a clear, outcome-focused backlog Align delivery with business goals and stakeholder needs Lead sprint planning, setup, and execution Run retrospectives and champion continuous improvement. Bring structure, clarity, and momentum to the team Must have experience with these tech stacks: Kubernetes | Argo CD | OpenShift | Kyverno | Terraform | Vault | Keycloak Please apply with yourmost up to date CV Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the...

Materials Planner Are you a Materials Planner, Shipping, Logistics or Supply Chain Planner wishing to work with one of the best companies in the area? Do you have good skills with planning incoming materials for manufactured goods? If so, please read on.   We have been recruiting extensively for our Leicestershire based client and are looking to add another person to this close knit, successful team. £24.50 FCSA Umbrella (This role is deemed inside IR35) or £18.00 paye   Materials Planner / Materials Controller – Close to Leicester Fully site based close to Leicester (around 15 mins from J21 M1 – Leicester Forest Junction), this is not a hybrid role   Education/Experience: Some supply chain, supplier chasing, ensuring on time deliveries or related field job experience. Good supplier liaison skills Progress chasing, Materials Chasing, Production / Manufacturing control exp preferred Key Skills;   Required to accept responsibility and produce highest productivity and...

Sub Agent   North West England Freelance Inside IR35 Opportunity £60 per hour   We're looking for an experienced Sub Agent to join a major infrastructure scheme delivering complex civils works across earthworks, reinforced concrete structures, utilities and enabling works. This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced site environment and can confidently manage engineering teams, subcontractors and programme delivery while maintaining high standards of safety and quality.   Key Responsibilities as Sub-Agent ·Manage a section of works from planning through to delivery ·Lead and coordinate Site Engineers and Section Engineers ·Drive health & safety compliance including RAMS and permits to work ·Oversee quality inspections, audits and handover documentation ·Monitor programme performance, productivity and subcontractor delivery ·Resolve technical and construction issues alongside design teams ·Support cost control, reporting and...

Job Title: Principal Clean Water Modeller Salary: £60ph (dependent on experience) Location: UK - Flexible / Hybrid Working Type: Contract - 6-12 Months, Inside IR35 About the Role: Our client is seeking an experienced Principal Clean Water Modeller to provide technical leadership across a range of clean water network modelling projects. The successful candidate will support planning, resilience, operational strategy, and capital delivery programmes, whilst ensuring high-quality modelling outputs and technical assurance standards are maintained. This is an excellent opportunity to work on nationally significant water infrastructure projects within a highly collaborative and technically focused environment. About the Client: Our client is a leading engineering and infrastructure consultancy delivering sustainable solutions across the water, environment, and infrastructure sectors. They are recognised for delivering innovative, future-focused projects that improve resilience and...

Building & Construction Project Leader - Defence Sector £40.00 per hour INSIDE IR35 (Umbrella) 12‑month contract BPSS+ Clearance required (SC highly advantageous) UK Nationals only - Due to nature of work This role offers the opportunity to lead complex, high‑value construction and building services projects within a secure defence environment. The Building & Construction Project Leader will take ownership of CAPEX projects from initial feasibility through to design, delivery and final handover, driving outcomes that support critical national infrastructure. Role Overview The Project Leader will guide multi‑disciplinary teams, shape engineering solutions, and ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest technical standards. This position suits a confident, experienced Project Manager who thrives in environments where stakeholder engagement, technical insight and decisive leadership are essential. Key Responsibilities Establish and lead...

Senior Human Factors Engineer - Contract Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Senior Human Factors Engineer to join a high-profile defence engineering programme based onsite in Christchurch. Contract Details Duration: 6 Month Contract Location: Christchurch (Hybrid) Rate: £570 - £630 per day IR35 Status: Inside IR35 The Role As a Senior Human Factors Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering Human Factors Integration support across complex engineering and safety-critical programmes. Key responsibilities include: Providing Human Factors Integration support across product and process design Tailoring and estimating Human Factors activities Capturing and managing requirements, risks, and opportunities Delivering design guidance, testing, evaluation, and acceptance support Planning and conducting quantitative and qualitative Human Factors assessments including: Human error analysis Workload assessment Situation awareness Ergonomic analysis Usability evaluation...

Senior Design Engineer About The Role We are seeking an experienced Senior Design Engineer to join a specialist team delivering world-class landing gear systems for civil and military aircraft. You will play a key role across the full product life cycle, from early concept development through to detail design and in-service support, working to demanding customer and industry standards in a highly collaborative engineering environment. Contract Details Location - Cheltenham, UK Duration - 12 months Working Pattern - Hybrid - 3 days from home / 2 days in office Engagement Type - Inside IR35 What You'll Be Doing *Lead and support concept-to-detail design activities across the full life cycle of landing gear programmes, ensuring technical integrity at every stage. *Manage and support all aspects of product configuration, maintaining accurate and controlled documentation throughout. *Apply current design technology, including CATIA V5 3D modelling, 2D draughting, CAD tools and data...

Project Planner 12 month contract Based in Oxford Offering £46.30ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience using Primavera P6 (Expert level)? Do you have experience operating across the full project development lifecycle? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you! As the Project Planner, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry. You will be involved in: Support the Customisation and Development departments to create and maintain resourced project plans, ensuring compliance to project control standards and procedures Monitoring of progress against plans and develop recovery strategies as necessary, escalating to the Project Manager where required Provide timely, accurate,...

Role Title: HR Project Manager Duration: contract to run until 18/12/2026 Location: Hybrid (with travel to Woking and London as required) Rate: up to £598 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Role purpose / summary We are seeking an experienced HR contractor to lead and project manage a restructuring programme impacting up to 150 employees. This role will take full ownership of planning, governance, delivery, and execution of all HR-related aspects of the programme, ensuring legal compliance, operational effectiveness, and a strong focus on employee experience throughout. The successful candidate will operate at pace, managing complex stakeholder relationships while ensuring that all consultation, redeployment, and exit processes are conducted professionally, legally, and ethically. Key Responsibilities Programme Leadership & Delivery Lead end-to-end delivery of the restructuring programme across multiple practices and business lines Develop and manage the detailed project plan,...

Location: Luton / Edinburgh - remote with adhoc site visits when required Duration: 6 month contract Rate: £94.49ph UMB (Inside IR35) Technical Application Analyst - Maxavera & Primavera P6 Our defence client is looking for an experienced Technical Application Analyst to provide technical leadership and architectural ownership for the Maxavera and Primavera P6 platforms supporting enterprise project and portfolio management capabilities. This role will act as the technical authority for the application stack, ensuring both platforms are designed, implemented, and maintained in line with enterprise architecture standards. The position plays a critical role in stabilising the current platform, addressing P6 obsolescence risks, and supporting the transition toward a strategic long-term solution for project scheduling and portfolio management. Working closely with product owners, solution architects, digital teams, and business stakeholders, the role will ensure the...

Are you a Quantity surveyor looking for your next contract position?   Have you previously worked on rail civil based projects?   Location: Remote (UK-wide) Contract length: Ongoing/ Project-by-Project Assignments IR35: Inside & Outside IR35 opportunities   I am currently working with a leading civil engineering and infrastructure client who is building a pipeline of experienced freelance Measurement Quantity Surveyors ahead of increased project demand forecast for 2026. This is not a single live vacancy. Instead, it is an opportunity for you to be considered for ongoing freelance assignments on a project-by-project basis as requirements arise. All work is fully remote, offering flexibility across the UK.   As Quantity Surveyor, you will:   ·Carry out detailed measurement work across civil engineering and infrastructure projects ·Work in line with CESMM (Civil Engineering Standard Method of Measurement) ·Produce accurate quantity take-offs and measurement...

Cockpit Test and Development Lead Engineer - (phone number removed) - £27.30/hr umbrella rate Are you ready to step into a dynamic role where innovation meets precision? This is your chance to become a pivotal part of an industry-leading organisation, working on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of automotive engineering. As a Cockpit Test and Development Lead Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of delivering high-quality systems and components, ensuring excellence in every detail. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a company renowned for its commitment to modern luxury and engineering brilliance. What You Will Do:  - Coordinate the development, testing, and verification of new systems and components within the cockpit system. - Set up, monitor, and report on test plans using industry-standard systems to ensure progression and sign-off. - Manage the design verification process, ensuring all standards are met throughout design maturation. -...

Counterparty Credit Risk QA Lead - Tier 1 Bank - London - 12 months Role - Counterparty Credit Risk QA Lead Rate - £850 per day (Inside IR35) Duration - 12 months with very likely extension Location - Hybrid / Liverpool Street - 3 days per week in an office in Liverpool Street Role Lead testing activities within the Counterparty Credit Risk (CCR) domain. The role will focus on defining the overall test strategy, ensuring alignment with the bank's existing QA processes and governance standards, and reviewing current practices to identify opportunities for improvement. The Test Manager will work closely with stakeholders across business and technology to ensure consistent and high-quality testing delivery. The ideal candidate combines deep QA expertise with strong domain knowledge in Counterparty Credit Risk, exposure to regulatory-driven change, and the ability to manage cross‑functional delivery across technology, risk, and business functions.Tasks Define and implement the...