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Project Development Manager / Assistant Project Manager York or Manchester (3 days per week onsite) 321 per day Umbrella Contract until 30/09/2026 BPSS Clearance Required Inside IR35 We are currently recruiting for experienced Project Development Managers / Assistant Project Managers to support a major rail infrastructure enhancement programme. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-profile rail projects, supporting the safe development of infrastructure schemes through the early project lifecycle from feasibility and option selection through to single option development. Key Responsibilities Lead project development activities to deliver against time, cost and quality objectives Support the safe and compliant development of rail infrastructure projects Manage feasibility, option selection and project development activities Coordinate consultants and contractors to ensure successful project outputs Engage with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders across the rail industry Support budget management, forecasting and commercial activities Identify and manage project risks, changes and programme impacts Develop and maintain integrated project programmes and schedules Ensure compliance with relevant rail, construction and health & safety standards Essential Experience Previous experience working on major rail infrastructure projects Experience supporting projects through development and implementation phases Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Experience working within complex project environments Commercial awareness and contract management experience Knowledge of project safety management and construction legislation PRINCE2 Foundation or equivalent qualification Self-motivated with the ability to manage ambiguity and complexity Desirable APM membership or equivalent professional qualification Knowledge of Network Rail investment regulations Experience within complex matrix organisations Budget management/accountability experience Additional Information Rail experience is essential No specific discipline bias required (Track, Signalling, HV etc.) Hybrid working model with 3 days onsite in either York or Manchester Please note the role may be withdrawn at short notice

Electrical Design Engineer Culham, Abingdon (3 days onsite per week) Contract until March 2027 55/hour Umbrella BPSS Clearance Required Inside IR35 An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join a leading engineering programme supporting the development of advanced scientific and engineering facilities. This role will see you working on complex electrical systems and sub-systems, taking designs from initial concept through to detailed design, validation, manufacture, and implementation. You'll be part of a multidisciplinary engineering environment delivering innovative solutions to highly technical challenges. What You'll Be Doing Supporting electrical design activities across major engineering projects and complex sub-systems. Producing and reviewing electrical design documentation including schematics, cable schedules, bills of materials, and technical reports. Developing and managing design requirements, interfaces, and compliance processes. Ensuring designs comply with applicable UK regulations, safety standards, and manufacturing requirements. Collaborating with engineers, technicians, analysts, and suppliers throughout the project lifecycle. Supporting repair, replacement, upgrade, and enhancement activities on existing systems. Applying value engineering and design-for-manufacture principles to improve project outcomes. Validating designs and ensuring compliance with recognised engineering standards. What We're Looking For Degree, HND, HNC, apprenticeship qualification, or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering. Strong electrical engineering background with experience in design delivery. Experience working with machinery safety principles and BS EN (phone number removed). Proven knowledge of UK electrical regulations and electrical safety compliance. Experience using electrical CAD software such as: SolidWorks Electrical EPLAN AutoCAD Electrical Experience producing electrical drawings and documentation using AutoCAD. Understanding of configuration control and engineering change processes. Knowledge of electrical control panels and enclosure design. Strong communication and technical report writing skills. Desirable Skills BS th Edition qualification. Knowledge of functional safety and process safety. Experience within highly regulated environments such as nuclear, defence, scientific research, automation, manufacturing, or heavy engineering. What's on Offer Long-term contract through to March 2027. Opportunity to work on pioneering and technically challenging engineering projects. Collaborative and innovative working environment. Competitive hourly rates. Exposure to cutting-edge technology and advanced engineering teams. Please note: Candidates must be able to attend site in Culham 3 days per week. There is no flexibility on the onsite requirement or rate for this position.

Hybrid Working Blackpool or Newcastle (60% onsite) Initial 2-Month Contract Up to £700 per day (Inside IR35) Active SC Clearance Required The Opportunity We are looking for an experienced Senior Infrastructure Engineer with deep expertise in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and Exadata to join a large-scale enterprise data platform environment. This is an opportunity to work within a highly skilled infrastructure team supporting mission-critical services, delivering cloud-based database solutions, driving automation initiatives, and providing technical leadership across complex Oracle environments. The role requires a hands-on engineer who can balance strategic technical input with day-to-day operational delivery, supporting both ongoing platform development and business-as-usual activities. What You'll Be Doing Leading the design, implementation and support of enterprise infrastructure services. Providing expert technical guidance across Oracle database and cloud technologies. Supporting and enhancing mission-critical Oracle platforms. Acting as a senior escalation point for complex technical issues and major incidents. Working closely with senior stakeholders to influence infrastructure strategy and roadmap planning. Mentoring engineers and helping develop technical capability across the wider team. Driving automation through Infrastructure as Code and configuration management tools. Supporting migration, upgrade and modernisation initiatives. Ensuring infrastructure services meet security, resilience and compliance requirements. Essential Skills & Experience Oracle & Database Technologies Strong recent experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). Oracle RAC administration and support. Oracle Data Guard configuration and management. RMAN Backup and Recovery. Oracle RDBMS experience from 11.2 through to 23ai. Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) and OCI Database Management. Patching and upgrade experience. Experience supporting highly available, business-critical database environments. Exadata Hands-on Exadata administration and configuration experience. OCI Base Database and Exadata deployment experience. Cloud & Automation Strong Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) knowledge. AWS experience. Terraform development and troubleshooting. Ansible automation and support. Git version control and repository management. Security & Infrastructure Network segregation within cloud environments. Database and transport encryption technologies. Secure authentication implementation, including OIDC. Experience operating within secure and regulated environments. Migration & Data Platform Tooling Oracle Data Pump. Oracle GoldenGate. Oracle Zero Downtime Migration (ZDM). Migration testing across Oracle and cloud platforms. Operating Systems Linux administration. AIX experience. What We're Looking For You will be a technically strong infrastructure specialist with a proven track record of supporting and improving enterprise-scale Oracle environments. You'll be comfortable working across operational support, technical leadership and solution design while collaborating with engineers, stakeholders and suppliers. The ideal candidate will combine deep Oracle expertise with strong cloud, automation and infrastructure engineering skills, bringing valuable experience that supports both immediate delivery needs and longer-term platform development. Requirements Active SC Clearance is essential. Ability to work onsite in Blackpool or Newcastle approximately 60% of the time. Available for an initial 2-month contract engagement. Rate: Up to £700 per day (Inside IR35) plus approved travel and accommodation expenses where applicable. If you're an experienced OCI and Exadata specialist looking

Senior Planner (Project Controls / EVM) Location: Aldermaston (2 days a week onsite) Contract: 6 months IR35: In Scope Rate: £63.58/hr Umbrella Security Clearance: Active SC required (non-negotiable) The Opportunity We re looking for an experienced Senior Planner to join a highly secure and complex programme environment. This role is critical in delivering full planning capability across projects, ensuring robust scheduling, insightful analysis, and effective stakeholder engagement. You ll take ownership of the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and play a key role in supporting programme delivery through Earned Value Management (EVM), forecasting, and planning governance. What You ll Be Doing Managing and maintaining the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) Delivering planning and EVM analysis to support business decisions Producing accurate schedule forecasts and performance reports Conducting Earned Value variance analysis (SPI) Performing critical path and network analysis Supporting and improving planning processes, tools, and standards Reviewing and enhancing Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) Engaging with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders Leading planning discussions and promoting best practices across teams What We re Looking For Strong experience with Primavera P6 Proven background in project planning & controls Solid understanding of: Earned Value Management (EVM) Critical Path Analysis Ability to lead planning activities and influence teams Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills Experience working on complex programmes/projects Essential Requirements Active SC Clearance (no exceptions) British Citizenship Willingness to work full-time on-site in Aldermaston Availability to attend on-site induction, IT setup, and medical assessment Expert-level knowledge of Primavera P6 for schedule development and maintenance. Extensive experience as a planner across major construction and/or nuclear projects Additional Information No flexibility on rate, clearance, or on-site requirement Candidates eligible for the Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) should be highlighted at application