53 jobs found in Ilford

Pensions Specialist - 12 Month Contract Location: London (Hybrid - 2 days onsite, Tuesdays mandatory) Rate: £33.93 per hour (Umbrella) Start: ASAP Overview An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Pensions Specialist to support the delivery and transition of LGPS administration within a large public sector Shared Services environment. This role will focus on delivering high-quality pension administration and embedding sustainable processes for long-term service delivery. Key Responsibilities Deliver end-to-end LGPS administration (starters, leavers, retirements, estimates) Perform complex pension calculations, including CARE schemes Manage and resolve technical LGPS queries Review submissions to third-party administrators Work closely with Payroll and HR teams Produce and maintain process documentation and guidance Support stakeholder engagement and service transition into BAU Essential Requirements Recent, hands-on LGPS administration experience (essential) Strong...

Contract Manufacturing Engineer Contract - 52 weeks - £47.84 per hour (umbrella) The Opportunity We are seeking a Contract Manufacturing Engineer to join a leading organisation in the defence and advanced electronics sector. You will support the development and production of mission-critical systems across multiple domains, working within cross-functional project teams. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement manufacturing processes to support new product introduction Support manufacturing governance, planning, and lifecycle reviews Analyse production data to inform decision-making and improve efficiency Resolve production issues and support shop floor activities Drive continuous improvement in processes, capacity, and workflow Ensure product quality through validation and process control Maintain manufacturing documentation and data Contribute to problem-solving activities (e.g. 8D) Mentor junior team members and promote best practices Required Skills & Experience...

Are you looking for work within the Building Surveying industry? Look no further! 1st Select are looking for an experienced Stock Condition Surveyor / Domestic Energy Assessor who would be able to carry out detailed inspections of houses and flats, both internally as well as externally. Our client is a leading Consultancy in the Surveying industry, that has won a large contract covering Hackney and we are looking for 2 Stock Condition Surveyors/DEAs to partake in this program. Responsibilities/requirements will include… Stock Condition Surveying Experience Experience with lodging EPCs HHSRS Experience Benefits for the worker Gain more experience in the building surveying industry Flexible working hours *Payment outside of IR35* This will be a 3-month contract with the possibility of leading on to additional work. If this fits your area of expertise, please contact Lucy Saphier

Cyber Security Engineer Day Rate: £500 - £550 per Day (Outside IR35) Duration: 3 Months + Likely Extension Location: London (hybrid working) My client is a rapidly growing global organisation offering a range of services to the Professional Services sector globally. They are recruiting for an experienced hands-on Cyber Security Contractor to support their security operations and compliance initiatives, working closely with their internal Security team to strengthen their cyber resilience and ensure adherence to UK standards. Key Duties: * Implement, manage and actively monitor security controls across e-mail, endpoint, and cloud environments * Monitor and respond to security incidents using advanced threat detection tools * Assist with compliance activities and audits for ISO27001, Cyber Essentials & Cyber Essentials Plus certification * Provide technical expertise on security best practices and risk mitigation * Collaborate with IT and business teams to...

OUTSIDE SCOPE OF IR35 / Ltd Co *** Freelance Senior QS - Tier One contractor - £90m mixed-use project - Central London - Immediate start I have an immediate requirement for a Freelance Project / Senior QS or Change Manager to measure, price, submit and agree Variations on a £90m mixed-use project in Central London. The project is a mix of Healthcare, Commercial and Residential apartments, c.£90m and runs until Summer 2026 - JCT Traditional contract. The role is site-based with a day a week working from home as required. This position will suit a Project or Senior level Quantity Surveyor from a Tier One or Two main contracting background, who's either run their own projects, been a Senior Project / Package QS on major projects or specialised in Change Management / Variations. The requirement is for c.3 months and has the potential to go longer on this or another project. To apply, or for more info, pleaee contact Micah Evans. Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes...

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Contract – Central London – Outside IR35 – 6 Months An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join a well-established design consultancy renowned for delivering high-quality MEP engineering solutions. This is a 6-month contract role, operating outside IR35, based in Central London. Due to a growing project portfolio, we are actively seeking a skilled engineer to support the delivery of a large scale commercial office project. The Role: Develop detailed mechanical designs in line with client briefs Perform mechanical building services calculations Assist in producing mechanical specifications and schedules Conduct feasibility studies and technical evaluations Provide expert technical support and advice across the project lifecycle Prepare technical statements and reports as required Essential Requirements: Proven background in HVAC design and mechanical building services Strong...

Automation Test Lead (Python) Rate - £350 Location - Remote Duration - 3 months initially IR35 - Outside We would be looking for: Mid to Senior experience level General QA experience testing python/Django applications Experience with automated continuous integration and regression testing Using Behave, Kotlin and Selenium toolset BDD-style automated acceptance testing using Gherkin feature files Experience writing test code (for automated tests, we want to avoid anyone who has only ever been involved in manual testing) this is a hands on role writing test code, not just manual testing Python/Django experience Experience using teamcity and gitlab testing pipelines would be beneficial

Senior AI Engineer £700 p/d (Outside IR35) - Hybrid, Central London A leading Asset Management firm in Central London is seeking a highly technical, delivery‑focused AI Engineer to accelerate the build‑out of AI automation across critical internal operations. We're looking for someone who can combine deep engineering ability, strong systems thinking, and the ability to listen, understand, and translate stakeholder needs into reliable AI‑powered workflows. You'll be the first specialist within a new AI & Data function, owning solutions end‑to‑end and setting engineering standards from day one. What You'll do: Map human‑heavy processes and identify automation opportunities. Build robust, well‑structured AI systems using ChatGPT Enterprise. Implement retrieval workflows, decision trees, guardrails, and scalable prompt patterns. Develop high‑value internal copilots and productivity tools. Integrate AI workflows with HR, CRM, and other internal platforms. Work closely with...

Senior Procurement Manager Central London 12-month Contract - Hybrid £500 per day ARM are delighted to be working with our client to help them recruit a Senior Procurement Manager on a 12 month contract. The Role: Identify, analyse and realise savings opportunities across the procurement pipeline. Engage with Finance Business Partners fortnightly to track performance, forecasts and bottlenecks. Maintain and update savings trackers and reporting for the Investment Finance Board (IFB). Provide input/peer review into category strategies and contract management plans Peer-reviewing procurement strategies across categories. Supporting contract management for the SAP contract (minimal workload). Requirements: Strong attention to details, due to the volume of financial reporting, savings validation and data accuracy requirements. Experience across multiple categories (not limited to ICT). Comfortable delivering full lifecycle procurement from strategy through to contract...

Senior Procurement Officer Central London 3-month Contract - Hybrid £500 per day ARM are delighted to be working with our client to help them recruit a Senior Procurement Officer on a 3 month contract. The Role: Development of tender documentation from scratch (new contract, not a re-tender). Assess and recommend appropriate route to market (framework vs competitive flexible tender under PA23 thresholds). High stakeholder engagement with operational teams. Contract goes live in 2029; involvement is limited to readiness, engagement with Home Office/ESMCP groups, and early planning. Candidate to support facilitation of procurement activities. Requirements: Ability to manage difficult or complex suppliers and stakeholders Ability to self-manage and lead procurement processes end-to-end with no direct team support. Public sector procurement expertise Contracts management knowledge Strong interpersonal & communication skills Ability to operate independently Disclaimer:...

Procurement Manager Southwark 3-month Contract - Hybrid £450 - £487 per day ARM are delighted to be working with our client to help them recruit a Procurement Manager on a 3 month contract. The Role: Over-threshold procurements Under-threshold procurements Running RFQs Drafting procurement strategies and papers Managing direct award processes in line with the Procurement Act 2023 Working closely with stakeholders across engineering, depots and operational teams Requirements: Public procurement experience (must have taken procurements through full end-to-end processes) Experience managing over-threshold procurement values Strong stakeholder management Evidence of managing/completing procurement activity and contracts Commercial negotiation capability Ability to work self-managed, take initiative and operate dynamically Familiarity with the Procurement Act 2023 Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource...

Great opportunity to work with this leading international Consulting Engineers who are looking to bring on board a driven and experienced Senior Electrical Design Engineer, Outside IR35, to be an active part of a specialist design team consultancy to work on a variety of Data Centre projects. Key Responsibilities:- Create electrical design drawings and specs for Data Centre Projects. Ensure designs meet all standards and regulations. Support sustainable design and use of innovative tech Work closely with colleagues, clients, architects, and contractors.. Manage project deadlines, budgets, and deliverables. About you: You should hold Degree (or historic equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or related field.- Should have extensive experience in Mission Critical design and building services design, specifically on data centres.- Skilled in Amtech, and Dialux/Relux, with AutoCAD and Revit proficiency being beneficial. Sound knowledge of British Standards and building...

Are you a Rail Quantity Surveyor with experience working on High Speed projects?   Do you have experience working on NEC4 contracts?   This is an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join a rail contractor on the delivery of high speed projects. The ideal candidate will have experience managing the fully life cycle of projects within a framework.   Rate: £400/day, Outside IR35 Location: Sidcup, potential hybrid working Duration: 6 month, rolling contract   Due to growth, my client is looking to add a Quantity Surveyor to their team to manage the commercial aspects of an exclusive 8-year framework as the sole supplier for all building and renewals work on High Speed 1. This is a massive opportunity to join a dedicated team at the very beginning of a landmark project.   Unlike typical maintenance roles, this position is heavily focused on projects, giving you the chance to manage the full life cycle of schemes valued in the millions. You won't be a small cog...

Java / Microservices / API design / LLMs / AI / Claude Code / Copilot Company: Financial Services Location: London - Hybrid 3 days per week Rate: £575 IR35: Outside CORE BANKING AND TRADING SYSTEMS EXPERIENCE ESSENTIAL Join a newly formed Service Modernisation & AI team driving AI-first software development in financial services. This is a hands-on role modernising high-impact legacy services while building AI-powered engineering workflows. What You’ll Do * Modernise critical legacy Java services using AI-driven analysis and refactoring * Apply migration patterns (e.g. strangler fig) to deliver clean, modern APIs * Ship improvements in fast cycles with measurable gains in performance and reliability * Build AI-powered tooling, including MCP servers and AI-assisted CI/CD pipelines * Demonstrate how AI transforms developer productivity and code quality What We’re Looking For * 6+ years’ backend engineering experience (Java) * Proven experience...

Aluminium TIG Welder - London Rate: £40.54 per hour (umbrella) Location: Lillie Bridge Depot, London An experienced Aluminium TIG Welder is required for a London depot. You must hold a Level 2 or 3 Welding Qualification and have proven TIG experience on aluminium. Key Requirements: Aluminium TIG welding to drawings and tolerances Workshop experience in a transport or industrial environment Strong attention to quality and safetyWe can only consider applications from those eligible to work in the UK for this position. This position will require some additional checks, to ensure you can access the site worked as needed. For more information on this position, please contact Marika Powell at ARM on (phone number removed) or email your CV and covering letter to . Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent...

AWS Data Engineer - Snowflake CortexLondon (Hybrid) - £550/day - Outside IR35 | Retail 6‑month contract (extendable) working on a cutting‑edge Snowflake Cortex / GenAI data platform for a major retail organisation. What you’ll be doing: Building data pipelines on AWS Developing high‑performance Snowflake data models Delivering Snowflake Cortex AI/LLM use cases Working with large‑scale retail data (sales, customer, inventory)You’ll need: Strong AWS Data Engineering background Hands‑on Snowflake experience Exposure to Snowflake Cortex / GenAI SQL + Python**ASAP start, please reach out to Adam Akhtar at Opus for more detail

Contract Senior Civil Engineer (Building Drainage / Part H) 📍 London | Hybrid / Flexible 💰 £45–£55 per hour (Outside IR35) 📅 12-Month Contract A leading, design-led engineering consultancy, is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Civil Engineer on a long-term contract basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of high-quality building-led projects across residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. The Role You’ll play a key role in delivering building drainage and infrastructure design, working closely with structural teams, architects, and external stakeholders. Your focus will be on ensuring designs are fully compliant with Building Regulations Part H, from concept through to construction. Key Responsibilities Design of building drainage systems (foul & surface water) Ensure compliance with Part H Building Regulations Production of drainage strategies and detailed design packages Coordination with architects and...

Job Title: Intermediate/Senior Mechanical Engineer - 12 Month Contract or Permanent Location: Mostly remote (occasional travel to London) Contract Rate: £45-£53 per hour outside IR35 or Permanent Salary: £50-£60k About the Role: We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join a dynamic team focused on innovative engineering solutions in the water and environmental sector. This role offers the flexibility of primarily remote work, with occasional visits to the London office, and provides the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects in a collaborative environment. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and optimise mechanical systems and components. Prepare detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and documentation. Work closely with project teams to deliver solutions from concept through to installation and commissioning. Support project planning, risk assessment, and troubleshooting mechanical issues. Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards,...

Adult’s Social Work Team Manager, CHC Team, North London  Pay rate £42 per hour (outside IR35)  Contract role, Continuing Healthcare    Pertemps are recruiting for an experienced Adult’s Social Work Team Manager in North London.  This to manage a CHC Team and is for 3 months.  You will need to evidence that you have significant experience processing DSTs and managing complaints.    There is plenty of hybrid working available.  Please get in touch for more information.    This is an agency post and Pertemps can offer you:-  A Dedicated consultant who has access to all roles across the UK and is available for you to speak to  An easy registration process (all done online)  Referral schemes and incentives   Ongoing compliance managed for you  Prompt and reliable payroll and lots more. Please contact Graham Leatham on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) for more information.   We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work. If you are a Social Worker and this isn’t the...

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor (Freelance) Location: Central London & Stansted Airport Contract Type: Freelance Contract (Outside IR35) Rate: £400.00 – £450.00 per day Company Overview We are recruiting for experienced Senior Quantity Surveyors to support the delivery of works within an Asset Intelligence team for a leading Tier 1 contractor. These roles sit across two key projects within high-profile environments, offering exposure to complex M&E, security, and infrastructure-related works. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established team delivering critical upgrade and maintenance projects across major UK assets. The Role As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in the commercial management of projects across two locations: Central London and Stansted Airport. This is a hands-on role requiring strong NEC contract knowledge and the ability to operate within a Tier 1 environment. You will be responsible for managing commercial...