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Construction Project Manager
Vivo Talent
Luton
In office
Mid - Senior
£450/day - £550/day
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Interim Construction / Store Project Manager
Location: Luton

Length: 9 Months

Day Rate: £ negotiable on experience

Overview

The role is responsible for managing a major refresh of a high‑traffic retail environment. This includes oversight of a £6m capex programme delivered within a live trading environment, requiring careful phasing, stakeholder coordination, and strong site management competence.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage the end‑to‑end store refresh project within a fully operational retail space.
Coordinate closely with the landlord, internal commercial and operational teams, and external contractors.
Oversee planning, scheduling, site logistics, and phased delivery, including temporary fixtures and live‑environment adaptations.
Ensure compliance with building regulations, fire safety regulations, and all relevant H&S requirements (with support from specialist technical parties).
Manage budget, timelines, risk, and reporting against the £6m programme.
Oversee installation of new retail elements - ensuring high‑quality delivery.
Maintain strong communication with senior stakeholders, providing regular progress updates.
Experience / Skills Required

Proven track record as a Construction Project Manager or Store Development Manager in retail or other complex live‑environment projects.
Strong understanding of construction methodologies, standards and fire regulations.
Excellent stakeholder management skills, with ability to balance landlord, contractor, and internal priorities.
Experience delivering multi‑million‑pound capex projects.
Comfortable managing complex phasing and operational challenges in open‑store environments.
Ability to work autonomously and drive the programme forward with minimal supervision

Deployment Build engineer
VIQU IT
Milton Keynes
In office
Junior - Mid
£150/day - £200/day
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Deployment Build Engineer - Inside IR35

VIQU IT has a customer who are looking for a Deployment Build Engineer to join their on-site technical team, focusing primarily on the deployment and preparation of laptops for end users.

This role is hands-on and would suit someone who enjoys building, configuring, and rolling out devices in a fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all laptops are built to specification, fully tested, and ready for deployment to staff across the organisation.

You’ll work closely with IT operations and logistics teams to make sure equipment is delivered efficiently and to a high standard.

Responsibilities include:

Building, configuring, and deploying laptops and other devices
Using Intune, SCCM, and Autopilot to manage and deploy equipment
Managing and tracking laptops through the build and delivery process
Creating and maintaining documentation for deployment procedures
Troubleshooting and resolving build or deployment issues
Working closely with the wider team to improve processes and ensure consistency
Requirements:

Proven experience with device deployment and laptop builds
Good working knowledge of Intune, SCCM, and Autopilot
Previous experience in a logistics or warehouse environment
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Able to produce clear documentation and follow processes accurately
Confident working independently and as part of a team
Must be available to work on-site five days a week
The Deployment Build Engineer will be required to work onsite 5 days a week.

Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Phoebe Thompson via the VIQU IT website.

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Civil Engineer
Turner Lovell
Luton
In office
Mid - Senior
£350/day - £450/day
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Civil Engineer - Substation Build (Contract) Location: Bedfordshire (Site Based) Contract Duration: 8 Months (Fixed-Term) Start Date: May Day Rate: £350-£450 Reporting To: Project Manager / Site Lead Turner Lovell is supporting the delivery of a new-build High Voltage substation in Luton for a Civil Contractor for a confidential hyperscale client. This is a key contract position within a live project environment, offering the opportunity to play a pivotal role in the civil delivery of a technically demanding infrastructure scheme. The successful candidate will take ownership of all civil, structural and architectural setting out activities on site, ensuring works are delivered safely, accurately and in line with approved design and programme requirements. Due to the nature of the end client, a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) will be required. Key Responsibilities Site Engineering & Delivery

Lead all civil, structural and architectural setting out activities across the substation build.
Ensure works are delivered in accordance with approved drawings, specifications and programme milestones.
Monitor daily progress, identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies where required.
Maintain high standards of quality assurance and compliance.
Work closely with the Project Manager and site teams to drive programme performance.Design Coordination & Reporting

Prepare structured updates for weekly Design Team Meetings (DTM).
Provide clear and accurate weekly progress reporting.
Coordinate with design teams to ensure civil works integrate seamlessly with wider substation infrastructure.
Proactively identify and resolve technical queries in collaboration with stakeholders.Client & Stakeholder Engagement

Act as a professional and credible point of contact for client representatives.
Ensure documentation and reporting meet the highest standards expected by a hyperscale client.
Uphold confidentiality and adhere strictly to NDA requirements.
Essential Experience

Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
Proven experience delivering civil works on live infrastructure projects.
Strong background in full setting out responsibilities.
Demonstrable experience producing structured site and progress reports.
Experience working within utility, energy or major infrastructure environments.Highly Desirable

Experience on High Voltage (HV) substation projects.
Previous experience working alongside major civil engineering contractors (e.g. OCU or similar).
Experience delivering projects for hyperscale, data centre or blue-chip clients.
Strong stakeholder-facing and communication skills.

For more information contact Marcus at (url removed)

Senior Infrastructure Engineer (Identity Access Management)
Rise Technical Recruitment
Milton Keynes
Hybrid
Senior
£550/day - £600/day
RECENTLY POSTED

Senior Infrastructure Engineer - Identity Access Management

Milton Keynes (Hybrid 3 days PW)

£550 - £600pd DOE (Inside IR35/Umbrella)

6 month initial contract

Ideally DV Cleared (Need to be eligible if not)

My central Government client is looking for an experienced Infrastructure Engineer that has expertise in the design, operation and support of identity, access management and certificate services within a secure, government‑assured environment.

The role requires deep technical knowledge of on‑premises Active Directory, Azure identity services and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), including certificate lifecycle management and secure authentication.

You will need to be skilled in various Identity Management technologies which form part of the current platform services, as set out below.

Experience Required:

* Expertise in Active Directory design, administration and troubleshooting

  • Forests, domains, trusts, Group Policy, DNS, AD security hardening

* Strong experience with Microsoft Azure in enterprise environments

  • Azure AD / Entra ID, identity federation, RBAC, conditional access, Zero Trust technology

* Hybrid identity integration (on‑prem AD ↔ Azure)

* Identity and access management best practice

* Support of secure, regulated platforms

* Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) expertise, including:

  • Certificate lifecycle management (issuance, renewal, revocation)

  • Integration of certificates with AD, Azure, servers, applications and services

  • Understanding certificate trust models, CRLs, OCSP and security best practice

* Experience operating identity and PKI services within secure / regulated platforms

* Strong troubleshooting skills across identity, authentication and access issues

* PowerShell scripting and automation for identity and certificate management (desirable)

Qualifications:

* SC‑300 - Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator (Desirable)
* AZ-104 - AZ‑104 - Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate (Desirable)
* MCSE (Essential)
* MCSA

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates

C++ Software Engineer
Gold Group
Bedford
In office
Mid - Senior
£60/hour - £80/hour
RECENTLY POSTED

Job Title: C++ Software Engineer

Location: Bedfordshire

Rate: £80 p/h - We are booking interviews in next week! Please call or email for a slot

We have a need for additional Software Engineers with C++ programming skills to join the Bedfordshire Engineering team.

The Role:

So, what will you be doing as a C++ Software Engineer?

The candidate will the following essential skills:

Proven and demonstrable evidence of capabilities in software engineering.

Proven and demonstrable evidence of capabilities in C++ and Object Oriented Development.

Knowledge of Real-Time Operating Systems (e.g. Greenhills, QNX, VxWorks).

Proven and demonstrable experience of working as part of an integrated team on a large-scale programme.

Strong oral and written communication skills.

The following skills are desirable:

Work on Safety Related Systems e.g. IEC 65108.

Knowledge of UML modelling for software, particularly in Rhapsody.

Knowledge of DDS (Data Distribution Systems).

Development of embedded systems.

Knowledge of CAN/MilCAN buses.

Parasoft C++ test development.

My client is keen to get this position filled ASAP, so if you feel you have the skills and desire to provide passion and drive as the next C++ Software Engineer, this is the opportunity for you!

You will be required to undergo SC clearance for this role.

So, if you are interested in joining a well-established, renowned, globally recognised organisation working with experts in their field as the next C++ Software Engineer, hit that apply button now!

Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business.

We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website.

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JAVA Software Engineer
Gold Group
Bedford
In office
Mid
£60/hour - £80/hour
RECENTLY POSTED
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Job Title: Java Software Engineer

Location: Bedfordshire

Rate: £80 p/h - We are booking interviews in next week! Please call or email for a slot

We have a need for additional Software Engineers with Java programming skills to join the Bedfordshire Engineering team.

The Role:

So, what will you be doing as a Java Software Engineer?

The candidate will the following essential skills:

Proven and demonstrable evidence of capabilities in software engineering.

Proven and demonstrable evidence of capabilities in Java (version 11 or later) and Object Oriented Development.

Knowledge of development on various Operating Systems ( Windows 10/11, Linux).

Knowledge of DevSecOps.

Proven and demonstrable experience of working as part of an agile team on a large-scale programme.

Strong oral and written communication skills.

The following skills are desirable:

Knowledge of UML modelling for software.

Knowledge of DDS (Data Distribution Service).

Knowledge of Gradle.

Development of GIS (Geographic Information Systems) Software.

Knowledge of C# or C++.

Knowledge of GitLab.

My client is keen to get this position filled ASAP, so if you feel you have the skills and desire to provide passion and drive as the next Java Software Engineer, this is the opportunity for you!

You will be required to undergo SC clearance for this role.

So, if you are interested in joining a well-established, renowned, globally recognised organisation working with experts in their field as the next Java Software Engineer, hit that apply button now!

Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business.

We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website.

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Oracle Fusions project specialist/ Accounts Payable
SmartSourcing plc
Milton Keynes
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£650/day - £725/day
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Oracle Specialist /Oracle Fusion/Oracle Cloud,P/T Milton Keynes £725 )

Oracle Projects Specialist/Oracle Fusion/ Accounts Payable / Sub Ledger, Commercial / - Part time 1 2 days a week onsite in Milton Keynes, Hanslope - Up to £725 p/d inside IR35

One of our government clients is looking for an experienced PART TIME Oracle Projects Specialist to join them for a 7 month contract.

Based near Milton Keynes - commutable from Northampton, East Midlands, Bedford, Luton or Central London. They offer hybrid working.

This role is working in a Security Cleared environment. You will need to be SC or DV (developed vetting) cleared or eligible to undertake SC or DV Security Clearance.

Skills and Experience:

  • Extensive knowledge and experience of implementing Oracle Fusion Projects in a commercial environment. Oracle Cloud experience and Oracle projects module expertise.

  • Extensive knowledge and experience of implementing capital projects within Oracle Fusion Fixed Assets.

  • Ability to configure business process management workflow.

  • Extensive knowledge of Enterprise Contracts and their use within a Project environment

  • Ability to implement process configurator revenue methods

  • Detailed knowledge of project forecasting and the ability to leverage the project forecast auto generation

  • Extensive knowledge and understanding of Sub Ledger Accounting (SLA) for Projects and Project transactions sources from subledgers (e.g. Purchasing, Payables and Inventory).

  • Experience of the Oracle Fusion RBAC model for Projects

  • Ability to build, test, and deploy technical solutions for data integrations and system enhancements.

  • Strong analytical and communication skills.

  • Comfortable working both independently and within a collaborative team environment

  • Experience integrating Oracle ERP with third-party systems using APIs or ETL tools

  • Experience of project management or agile tools and practices- Customer Engagement: Work closely with client ERP and business teams to drive implementation projects

  • Problem Solving: Investigate and troubleshoot issues in existing integrations or ERP configurations, recommending and implementing fixes.

  • Produce and maintain accurate documentation for integration flows and configurations.

  • Contribute to team knowledge through documentation, peer collaboration, and participation in reviews.

If you think you’d be a good fit for this role, please apply here. We look forward to hearing from you!

  • SmartSourcing are a Disability Confident Employer and we promote, celebrate and value diversity, we are committed to promoting equality and inclusion for all
Data Design Project Manager
Osirian Consulting
Luton
Hybrid
Senior - Leader
£650/day
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Data Design Lead

SAP Global Transformation

Luton - Hybrid - outside IR35 - £650 per day

As the S/4HANA Data Design Lead for the EPO Data Competency Centre, you will orchestrate the seamless design and deployment activities across a subset of the data design area to ensure an integrated, predictable and transparent delivery.

You will work with a dynamic global team of S/4HANA Data Design Leads and Data Design Experts managing the delivery interrelation with a wide set of programme and BAU stakeholders, including Enterprise Process Owner teams, extended Data teams, Deployment colleagues, technical teams, as well as BAU SMEs.

You will bring structure, clarity, and programme leadership to complex delivery cycles, by not only establishing and executing robust project management concepts but also steering the data design functions responsible for it by acting as a sparring partner and providing SME experience and good practice direction to the team.

This role is your chance to demonstrate your expertise in agile delivery and SAP Activate methodology. You will be the bridge between process design and business deployment, reporting to the Senior Project Manager Data Design, driving programme data outcomes that resonate across the global organisation.

Skills:.

  • Proven track record of SAP E2E implementation project management (within Healthcare or Pharma businesses desired) with coverage of design, build, test and deployment stages.
  • Specialist Data subject matter expertise in data design, migration and data management/governance implementation.
  • Good technical & functional understanding of data concept, data structures, data migration methodologies, data validation cycles, data cutover steps, data deployment,
  • Strong project management capabilities, with a demonstrated ability to govern complex delivery structures, uplifting planning, reporting and execution while ensuring alignment across diverse teams and key stakeholders.
  • Working experience of Level 4+ planning, execution, troubleshooting and cross-functional alignment.

Osirian Consulting is committed to working with our clients to promote equality and diversity in the workplace. We encourage and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and all sections of the community, and will never discriminate on the basis of race, gender, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

Please be aware that due to the high number of applications we receive, unfortunately we cannot respond to each application individually. If you do not hear back from one of our consultants within 14 days, then unfortunately you have not been shortlisted for this role.

Osirian Consulting is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this role

Principal Systems Engineer
Morson Edge
Luton
Hybrid
Senior
£75/hour (Negotiable)
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Location: Luton
Duration: 12 months
Rate: Up to £75.00 UMBRELLA
INSIDE IR35
On site: 4 days a week (options for compressed week)

The Opportunity
Our client has an opportunity for a Principal Systems Engineer to work in the modification, test and certification of a number of EW Sensor products for our export customers.
The role entails applying knowledge and experience of systems engineering to support the specification, development, integration, testing and certification of these systems.

Typical work you might be involved in:
• Update and manage the requirements and acceptance evidence for system variants
• Support system integration, verification, and validation activities to test compliance to the requirements and gather appropriate evidence for the certification.
• Developing and implementing engineering change request to support delivery of new system variants
• Develop and deliver engineering specifications, reports and presentations.

What we need from you
• A solid foundation in a relevant technical domain.
• High proficiency in requirements generation and management using IBM DOORS.
• Good understanding of formal testing to gather certification evidence
• Good experience of managing engineering change requests from creation to verification
• Good understanding of design compliance and acceptance criteria to achieve system certification
• Strong understanding of systems engineering principles across the development lifecycle.
• Self-motivated with an aptitude for problem solving and driving challenging issues to a conclusion alongside excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to obtain SC Clearance for UK-caveated programmes.

C++ Software Engineer
Gold Group
Bedfordshire
In office
Mid - Senior
£60/hour - £80/hour
RECENTLY POSTED

Job Title: C++ Software Engineer

Location: Bedfordshire

Rate: 80 p/h - We are booking interviews in next week! Please call or email for a slot

We have a need for additional Software Engineers with C++ programming skills to join the Bedfordshire Engineering team.

The Role:

So, what will you be doing as a C++ Software Engineer?

The candidate will the following essential skills:

  • Proven and demonstrable evidence of capabilities in software engineering.
  • Proven and demonstrable evidence of capabilities in C++ and Object Oriented Development.
  • Knowledge of Real-Time Operating Systems (e.g. Greenhills, QNX, VxWorks).
  • Proven and demonstrable experience of working as part of an integrated team on a large-scale programme.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.

The following skills are desirable:

  • Work on Safety Related Systems e.g. IEC 65108.
  • Knowledge of UML modelling for software, particularly in Rhapsody.
  • Knowledge of DDS (Data Distribution Systems).
  • Development of embedded systems.
  • Knowledge of CAN/MilCAN buses.
  • Parasoft C++ test development.

My client is keen to get this position filled ASAP, so if you feel you have the skills and desire to provide passion and drive as the next C++ Software Engineer, this is the opportunity for you!

You will be required to undergo SC clearance for this role.

So, if you are interested in joining a well-established, renowned, globally recognised organisation working with experts in their field as the next C++ Software Engineer, hit that apply button now!

Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business.
We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website.

JAVA Software Engineer
Gold Group
Bedfordshire
In office
Mid
£60/hour - £80/hour
RECENTLY POSTED
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Job Title: Java Software Engineer

Location: Bedfordshire

Rate: £80 p/h - We are booking interviews in next week! Please call or email for a slot

We have a need for additional Software Engineers with Java programming skills to join the Bedfordshire Engineering team.

The Role:

So, what will you be doing as a Java Software Engineer?

The candidate will the following essential skills:

  • Proven and demonstrable evidence of capabilities in software engineering.
  • Proven and demonstrable evidence of capabilities in Java (version 11 or later) and Object Oriented Development.
  • Knowledge of development on various Operating Systems ( Windows 10/11, Linux).
  • Knowledge of DevSecOps.
  • Proven and demonstrable experience of working as part of an agile team on a large-scale programme.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.

The following skills are desirable:

  • Knowledge of UML modelling for software.
  • Knowledge of DDS (Data Distribution Service).
  • Knowledge of Gradle.
  • Development of GIS (Geographic Information Systems) Software.
  • Knowledge of C# or C++.
  • Knowledge of GitLab.

My client is keen to get this position filled ASAP, so if you feel you have the skills and desire to provide passion and drive as the next Java Software Engineer, this is the opportunity for you!

You will be required to undergo SC clearance for this role.

So, if you are interested in joining a well-established, renowned, globally recognised organisation working with experts in their field as the next Java Software Engineer, hit that apply button now!

Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business.
We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website.

Lead Air Conditioning Engineer
Excel Engineering Recruitment ltd
Bedford
Remote or hybrid
Senior
£40,000 - £48,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

JOB TITLE: Lead Air Conditioning Engineer / HVAC Supervisor

SALARY: £40 - £48k + travel time paid @time & half + private healthcare + overtime, van (can be used for personal use)

LOCATION: Bedford and surrounding

COMPANY INFORMATION - Lead HVAC Engineer / Senior Air conditioning engineer

Reputable and well established company specialising in buildiung services including electrical, mechancial, air conditioning/HVAC
Close working relationships with high profile retail clients meaning long term contracts and security
Dedicated to all aspects of service and reactive maintenance on a wide range of appliances including air conditioning such as AHU’s, VRV’s VRF’s, splits etc
Operating a team of multi skilled engineers across the UK, our client is committed to training and developing their high calibre staff
Excellent reputation for delivering quality and high standards of serviceCANDIDATE INFORMATION -Lead HVAC Engineer / Senior Air conditioning engineer

Recognised air conditioning qualifications including f-Gas, City and Guilds, NVQ or equivalent would be benficial
Good customer services skills, well presented and articulate with the ability to build trust and rapport with clients
Experience of working on air conditioning service and maintenance contracts previously with good trouble shooting skills
Must be looking to progress with a forward thinking up and coming business - this role will evolve over time JOB INFORMATION - Lead HVAC Engineer / Senior Air conditioning engineer

As Lead Engineer you would overseeing and supporting a small team of HVAC Engineers, offering technical support and development whilst out in the field
Based from home and working on a mobile basis you would be responsible for carrying out service and preventative planned maintenance according to schedules on a wide range of air conditioning appliances
Overall responsiblity for the more problematic repair and diagnositcs / trouble shooting for air conditionoinig appliances
Leading any small works projects/upgrades etc
Overtime is available and plentiful
Personal use of the van
Private healthcare after qualifying period

Senior Storage Engineer-NetApp-Enterprise Storage- Higher Education
Morson Edge
Luton
Hybrid
Senior
£450/day - £465/day
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Senior Storage Engineer- NetApp-Enterprise Storage- Higher Education

Senior Storage Engineer with hands-on experience of administering and supporting, NetApp storage systems and NetApp ONTAP, is needed to support our higher education client.
The Senior Storage Engineer will be responsible for providing 3rd line ticketing expertise, covering OS support, Entry level VMware, NTFS permissions and general sys admin.
You will take ownership of the administration, optimisation and ongoing support of enterprise storage and backup infrastructure, with a particular focus on Storage (NetApp) and Backup & Disaster Recovery.
Senior Storage Engineer- NetApp-Higher Education- Essential Experience

• Hands-on experience administering and supporting NetApp storage systems and NetApp ONTAP (Clustered ONTAP)
• Strong knowledge of aggregates, volumes, LUNs, qtrees, NFS, CIFS/SMB, storage virtual machines (SVMs), snapshots and snapMirror.
• Experience of designing and support enterprise storage solutions, capacity planning and performance tuning.
• Experience of working with High availability (HA pairs, clustering)
• Knowledge of Firmware and ONTAP upgrades
• Experience of storage migrations and data lifecycle management.
• Strong understanding of backup fundamentals (backup strategies (full, incremental), RPO (Recovery Point Objective) and RTO (Recovery Time Objective)
• Knowledge of disaster recovery principles, data integrity validation and restore testing.
• Experience with enterprise-grade backup solutions (Cohesity/Rubrik (administration, configuration, troubleshooting)
• Experience of backing up and restoring enterprise databases
• Experience of protecting VM based infrastructure
• Understanding of image-level backups and application-consistent snapshots

6 months contract with scope to extend
Hybrid working with1-2 days on site in central London
£465pday inside IR35

InterQuest Group is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. InterQuest Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, religion/belief, race, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, sex or sexual orientation. Please make us aware if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Security Architect
FryerMiles Recruitment
Milton Keynes
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£550/day - £560/day
RECENTLY POSTED

Security Architect – Milton Keynes – Hybrid working - £500 to £560 per day (Inside IR35) – 2 year contract

FryerMiles are delighted to be working with a leading public sector infrastructure organisation based in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire to assist in their recruitment of a Security Architect to join their team on a 2 year contract.

The successful candidate will have previous experience working as a Security Technical Architect in a corporate IS function and a background in delivering architecture components / compliance within an environment where systems and services are delivered via outsourced arrangements with key suppliers.

You will act as the design authority for projects and programmes, responsible for the compilation of the high level architecture to support programmes and their constituent projects based on the strategic vision

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

  • Be the main design authority for projects and programmes
  • Partner closely with internal stakeholders to realise business benefits
  • Own the creation of high-level architecture, key components, and interfaces
  • Create solutions for ITS customers that is aligned to technical infrastructure requirements
  • Verifying that the detailed design, interfaces and technology align with CITO strategy
  • Ensure best practice for security standards are followed for all of Core Renewals projects.
  • Engage colleagues in other areas of DDAT to verify that the proposed design fits in with existing/proposed infrastructure, and where non-conformant, reconfigure or seek exception approval.
  • Manage stakeholder understanding and expectation regarding the design; confirming functionality meets business needs.
  • Direct third-party resources to develop the solution, acting as a point of clarification for complex design issues verifying that the end product remains on time, cost and quality target.
  • Verifying that programme/project related knowledge is shared appropriately to drive re-use of data, processes and technology where appropriate.

Requirements:

  • Vast experience of Security concepts and technologies covering but not exhaustive :-
  • Cloud & Network security
  • Identity and access Management
  • Windows, Linux Operating Systems
  • Perimeter security
  • IT Risk Management with focus on security
  • Solid understanding of security protocols, authentication, authorisation.
  • Implementation of security solutions
  • Third party auditing
  • Project management processes (desirable)

This is a fantastic opportunity for a proven Security Architect to secure a long-term contract and work on major cyber project across the South East.

Security Architect – Milton Keynes – Hybrid working - £500 to £560 per day (Inside IR35) – 2 year contract

Info Sec & Cyber Security Consultant
Rise Technical Recruitment
Milton Keynes
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£700/day - £800/day
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Info Sec and Cyber Security Consultant

Up to 800pd DOE (Inside IR35)

Milton Keynes - Hybrid 3 days in office

9 month initial contract

Ideally SC/DV Cleared (Need to be eligible if not)

My central Government client is looking for an experienced Information Security & Cyber Consultant to aid the business in making informed decisions about the Cyber and Information Security org structure and function, strategy.

You will act as a subject matter expert to review the current setup with a view to providing advice, guidance and a draft strategy for information security and cyber functions (including the SOC).

This is a fantastic role for any Information Security & Cyber Security Consultant with experience of working in an enterprise/Gov. environment to join on a potential long term contract basis.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Taking into account the status and work of the organisation, you will review the current organisation structure and function of the teams in relation to information security and cyber, create an options paper with clear recommendations using best practice to aid recruitment activity.

Make recommendations and draft collateral for inclusion in cyber and information security strategy from (Apply online only)

Creation of an information security and cyber work programme, taking into account the various initiatives, projects and recommendations from internal and external audits.

Experience Required:

Extensive experience in working in a cyber and information security environment, ideally within the Public Sector

Experience of undertaking activities regarding creation of cyber and information security strategies, programmes and organisational structure reviews

Working knowledge of the UK Government profession frameworks relating to Security and DDaT which apply to information security and cyber

Understanding of ISO 27001

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Platform Engineer / SRE
Experis
Milton Keynes
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£550/day - £650/day
RECENTLY POSTED
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Role Title: Platform Engineer / SRE
Duration: 6 Months
Location: Milton Keynes (1 Day per Month Onsite)
Rate: 550- 650p/d via Umbrella
Clearance: Credit Check Required

What You will do

  • Operate and enhance our Kubernetes platform across AWS, Azure, and on-prem.
  • Lead incident response, problem management, and root-cause analysis.
  • Deliver cluster lifecycle work: upgrades, patching, node pools, CNI/CSI, ingress, and Rancher operations.
  • Own observability, dashboards, alerting, and SLOs/SLIs.
  • Implement GitOps (Fleet) and reduce toil through automation and strong governance.
  • Apply secure API gateway and WAF patterns.
  • Work with distributed system patterns, including event brokers and asynchronous messaging.
  • Maintain security posture: CVE remediation, GRC controls, scanning pipelines.

Your Skills

  • Deep knowledge of Kubernetes, Rancher, GitOps, Linux, and cloud networking.
  • Understanding of API gateway and WAF patterns.
  • Experience with distributed systems and event?driven architectures.
  • Strong automation/scripting (Python, Go, Bash, PowerShell, .NET).
  • IaC:
    • Terraform for foundational/bootstrap cluster provisioning.
    • Crossplane as an orchestration layer (leveraging Terraform providers).
  • Ability to work securely within PCI DSS / GDPR patterns.
  • CI/CD: Concourse, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps.
  • Observability: Grafana, Prometheus, Jaeger/Tempo, CloudWatch, Loki, OpenTelemetry.

Nice to Have

  • AWS operational experience.
  • Service mesh (Istio/Kuma).
  • Hybrid cloud experience (AWS + Azure + on-prem).
  • Payments or regulated industry background.

Success Looks Like

  • High uptime and platform stability.
  • Reduced toil through automation and GitOps.
  • Smooth, predictable upgrade cycles.
  • Fewer CVEs and platform risks.
  • Faster onboarding for new tenants and workloads
Lead Service Designer-SC Cleared-Secure Platforms
Morson Edge
Milton Keynes
Hybrid
Senior
£500/day - £562/day
RECENTLY POSTED

Lead Service Designer, ideally with current SC Security or DV Security Clearance with experience of designing secure or air gaped platforms within government to work for our cure government.
The Lead Service Designer will be tasked with providing management of the service design function, guiding teams and stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable, and supportable services that meet user and business needs.

Lead Service Designer-SC Cleared-Secure Platforms- Essential Experience
Experience leading and line managing service designers, providing direction to build capability and excellence across functions.
Experience of designing secure or air-gapped platforms within the government sector.
Knowledge of NCSC, GDS, and government security frameworks (Secure by Design, Cloud Security Principles, Government Functional Standards, and the Technology Code of Practice.
Knowledge of service design principles, IT service management frameworks (ITIL), and end-to-end service life cycle management.
Knowledge of enterprise and technical architecture concepts, ensuring service designs align with strategic and operational objectives.
Ability to lead co-design workshops and apply human-centred design methods to solve strategic problems.
Awareness of accessibility, inclusion, and usability standards within digital and operational service design.
Experience of leading service design, delivery, and governance of large-scale IT or digital services.
Experience producing and maintaining service blueprints, operating models, SLAs, and OLAs that enable effective service delivery.
Experience of developing service design options and advised on time, cost, quality, and trade-offs.
Experience in designing business continuity, disaster recovery, and resilience solutions.
ITIL certified, BCS Certificate in Service Design, ISO/IEC 20000 Practitioner (Service Management Standard), Service Integration & Management (SIAM), Lean Six Sigma, TOGAF, AgilePM, or equivalent experience.
Current SC Security Clearance or DV Security Clearance or eligibility.

Lead Service Designer-SC Cleared-Secure Platforms- Desirable Experience
Membership of a recognised professional body (BCS or IET)
Experience of designing for government security classification OFFICIAL and above.
Knowledge of AI technologies to enable operational efficiency and data-driven decisions.

6 month contract-£562.20 per day inside IR35
Hybrid working with 3 days on site per week in Milton Keynes

InterQuest Group is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. InterQuest Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, religion/belief, race, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, sex or sexual orientation. Please make us aware if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Senior Cloud Full Stack Developer
James Newbury
Dunstable
Hybrid
Senior
£60,000 - £80,000
RECENTLY POSTED
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If you are a versatile and highly skilled Senior Cloud & Full Stack Engineer ready to work, support and advance this UK leading companies modern application ecosystem, then please, do read on!

This role requires strong expertise across cloud infrastructure, backend microservices, frontend development, and legacy system support. The ideal candidate will possess comprehensive skills in all these areas, ensuring a well-rounded and robust contribution to our technology landscape.

Duration: temporary contract for 3-6months or so

This is a paid per hour PAYE temporary role

Rate of Pay PH: 33-43ph plus holiday pay (circa 60-80,000 if salaried)

Location: hybrid. Need to work in the office in Central Bedfordshire for meetings, reviews and handovers, which will be once a week or so.

Hours: 35 hrs per week 9am-5pm (1 hr lunch) Days: Mon-Fri

Benefits:

  • free parking
  • electric vehicle charge points
  • holiday pay accrual
  • wfh most of the time
  • pension after a qualifying period

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and maintain AWS infrastructure-as-code deployments using Terraform and related tooling.
  • Manage and optimize serverless microservices, including Lambda functions, API Gateway, and Amplify-hosted applications.
  • Support and enhance Python-based Lambda microservices and Node.js backend components.
  • Maintain and develop React-based front-end applications, including complex UI components and dynamic API integrations.
  • Oversee database administration for MySQL/RDS
  • Apply strong security best practices across infrastructure, applications, and data flows.
  • Provide maintenance and incremental improvements to legacy .NET applications where required.
  • Produce and maintain clear technical documentation for infrastructure, services, and processes.
  • Collaborate effectively with cross functional teams through strong communication and teamwork.

Core Technical Skills (Primary Focus & Essentials/Nice to have)

  • AWS (essential) IaC & Terraform
  • Python (essential) for Lambda microservices
  • Node.js backend development (essential)
  • MySQL/RDS administration (essential)
  • React, HTML, CSS, and AG Grid
  • API Gateway & dynamic API integrations
  • Documentation and communication excellence (essential)
  • AWS Amplify workflows
  • Legacy .NET application support

Ideal Candidate Profile

  • Comfortable working across cloud infrastructure, backend services, and front-end applications.
  • Able to take ownership of systems end-to-end, from architecture to deployment.
  • Strong documentation habits and the ability to communicate clearly with technical and non?technical stakeholders.
  • A collaborative mindset with a focus on team alignment and shared problem?solving.
  • Eager to learn new technologies and expand into unfamiliar areas.
  • Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach.
  • Proven relevant experience, 3 years or more.
  • Eligibility to work in the UK on a full time basis (please, no student visas as it will not cover the duration of the hours/contract)
  • Ideally, a driver as the location of the office is not close by any public transport links

This is to start asap. So if you are this amazing, talented Cloud & Full Stack Engineer, then please send your cv to James Newbury Appointments for immediate review. If you do not hear back within 3 working days, unfortunately, you will not have been shortlisted on this occasion, however ,we would like to thank you for your interest and wish you all of the very best in your search.

Project Manager
Ganymede Solutions
Calvert
In office
Mid - Senior
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Job Title: Project Manager HS2 Utility Diversions

Location: Calvert
Contract Type: 12-Month Contract (Inside IR35)
Rate: £500 00 per day.

Company Overview

We are recruiting for an experienced Project Manager to support the delivery of utility diversion works on the High Speed 2 (HS2) programme.

This is a critical role within a major infrastructure scheme, supporting the recovery and delivery of complex multi-utility diversion works. The project forms part of a nationally significant infrastructure programme running through to 2028 and requires strong leadership to drive performance, programme stability, and commercial control.

The Role

As Project Manager, you will take responsibility for delivering multi-utility diversion works (with particular focus on water and power utilities) across a key section of the HS2 programme.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring experience managing direct teams and contractors in live utility diversion environments not solely overseeing subcontract packages. You will play a key role in driving programme performance, managing labour and supply chain partners, and ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

You will report into senior leadership and work closely with commercial, planning, and site delivery teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage multi-utility diversion projects from planning through to commissioning and handover.
  • Drive programme performance and ensure works are delivered in line with agreed milestones.
  • Manage site teams of approximately personnel, supported by contractors.
  • Ensure delivery of works in line with commercial targets and contractual obligations.
  • Take ownership of project budgets, forecasts, and cost control.
  • Oversee commissioning of utility works.
  • Maintain strict adherence to Health & Safety standards and HS2 compliance requirements.
  • Provide regular progress updates and performance reports to senior management.
  • Build collaborative relationships across operational and commercial teams.

Key Requirements

  • Proven experience operating at Project Manager level within utilities or major infrastructure.
  • Strong multi-utility experience (water and power essential).
  • Experience working on utility diversion packages (not just subcontract oversight).
  • Track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.
  • Experience managing commissioning of utility works.
  • HS2 experience highly desirable.
  • Strong working knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and infrastructure compliance standards.
  • SMSTS, CSCS card, NRSWA certification.

How to Apply

If you are ready to take on an exciting challenge as a Project Manager, please send your CV to (url removed) or contact Jordan Lee at (phone number removed) for further details.

Ganymede Solutions is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We look forward to hearing from candidates who will contribute to our success.

By applying, you accept the terms of our Privacy Notice, available on our website.

Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation

SC Cleared Business Analyst
Triad
Milton Keynes
Remote or hybrid
Mid - Senior
£400/day - £425/day
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Job Title: SC Cleared Business Analyst (Contract)

Location: Client sites, remote, or hybrid, depending on project need.

Active SC clearance is a must

About Us

Triad Group Plc is an award-winning digital, data, and solutions consultancy with over 35 years’ experience primarily serving the UK public sector and central government. We deliver high-quality solutions that make a real difference to users, citizens and consumers.

At Triad, collaboration thrives, knowledge is shared, and every voice matters. Our close-knit, supportive culture ensures you’re valued from day one. Whether working with cutting-edge tech or shaping strategy for national-scale projects, you’ll be trusted, challenged, and empowered to grow.

We nurture learning through communities of practice and encourage creativity, autonomy, and innovation. If you’re passionate about solving meaningful problems with smart and passionate people, Triad could be the place for you.

  • Glassdoor score of 4.7
  • 96% of our staff would recommend Triad to a friend
  • 100% CEO approval

See for yourself some of the work that makes us all so proud:

  • Helping law enforcement with secure intelligence systems that keep the UK safe
  • Supporting the UK’s national meteorological service in leveraging supercomputers for next-level weather forecasting
  • Assisting the British government department that is responsible for the safety of consumer products, with systems to track unsafe products
  • Powering systems that help the government monitor and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from commercial transport

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced Contract SC Cleared Business Analyst to support two key workstreams. The role requires strong analytical capability, excellent stakeholder engagement skills, and experience working with product, testing, and technical teams.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Review, analyse, and refine existing business and functional requirements in collaboration with the Product Manager and Test Manager.
  • Ensure all requirements are fully understood, validated, and translated into clear, testable acceptance criteria.
  • Support the preparation and readiness activities for User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
  • Facilitate workshops, walkthroughs, and requirement clarification sessions with internal stakeholders.
  • Ensure documentation is structured, complete, and aligned with delivery timelines.
  • Conduct a structured evaluation across a suite of 17 related products to identify functionality, overlaps, gaps, and optimisation opportunities.
  • Work closely with internal Business Analysts who have existing domain knowledge, leveraging their insights and guidance.
  • Produce product comparison reports, feature maps, and recommendations for rationalisation or enhancement.
  • Present findings clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills and Experience:

  • Proven experience as a Business Analyst within defence, security, or similarly structured/regulated environments.
  • Strong capabilities in requirements elicitation, refinement, and documentation.
  • Hands-on experience supporting User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
  • Ability to analyse and compare multiple products or systems, identifying commonalities and differences.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, particularly when working with product, test, and delivery teams.
  • Competent in producing highquality documentation, models, and evaluative reports.
  • Comfortable working in a collaborative, multiBA environment.

Qualifications & Certifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
  • 5+ years of professional experience in Business Analysis.

Other Information

If this role is of interest to you or you would like further information, please contact Ben Fowler or submit your application now!

Triad is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion, or belief. Triad Group Plc acts as an Employment Business for this contract position.

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