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Tutor – Personal Development & Functional Skills (English and Maths)\n Location: Grays, Essex Salary: From £33,000 FTE, pro rata for 42 weeks per year Contract: Full-time, permanent, term-time only Working hours: 37.5 hours per week Working pattern: Monday to Thursday on-site, with remote working on Fridays \n Working Hours \n\n • \n Monday to Thursday: 8:45am–5:15pm \n • \n Friday: 8:45am–2:15pm (Remote) \n • \n 37.5 hours per week, 42... \n\n \n \n \n ZIPC1_UKTJ

Vertical Recruitment Limited is supporting a consultancy delivering a major UK energy infrastructure project spanning Kent and Essex. This Senior Quantity Surveyor role focuses on commercial control across tunnelling and transmission works, with a hybrid work model combining site presence and flexible remote options. You will manage budgets, NEC contract administration, and pre-construction activities while working closely with clients, engineers, and subcontractors to drive robust commercial #J-18808-Ljbffr

East London (Remote) £300–£350 per day (Outside IR35) 6-month contract • Develop and configure ServiceNow solutions across ITSM and ITAM, • Build workflow automation and integrations using Flow Designer, • Deliver against the development backlog, • Resolve incidents and deliver enhancements, • Valid ServiceNow Certified professional (relevant modules required), • Strong hands-on experience across:, • ITSM (Incident, Problem, Change and Service Request Management), • ITAM (Asset lifecycle management), • Proven expertise in Flow Designer for workflow automation and integrations, • Experience working through and delivering against development backlogs, • Solid understanding of out-of-the-box ServiceNow configuration and platform best practices, • Excellent communication skills with a strong customer-focused mindset, • Must have the existing right to work in the UK and require no sponsorship, • Ability to travel to the East London office occasionally when required #J-18808-Ljbffr

The Senior Quantity Surveyor is responsible for the commercial management of projects from pre‑contract through to final account, ensuring effective cost control, value for money, commercial compliance, and proactive risk management. The role provides leadership to the commercial team and supports the successful delivery of projects in line with contractual, financial, and governance requirements. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will seek to minimise project costs while maximising value, ensuring that the highest standards of safety, quality, and performance are achieved. The role typically requires a Chartered Member of RICS, ICES, or CIOB (or working towards chartership), with proven experience in managing and mentoring less‑experienced members of the commercial team, supporting their development towards professional qualification. The role also requires a commitment to maintaining Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and contributing to the ongoing development of commercial capability within the wider project team. This position will be based on the London Power Tunnels Project, with roles located across London, supported from the Dartford office. • Lead the commercial management of assigned projects, ensuring adherence to contract conditions (typically NEC4 or equivalent)., • Manage project budgets, forecasting, cost reporting (CVRs), and change control processes., • Prepare, assess, and agree compensation events, valuations, and final accounts., • Ensure payment mechanisms, applications, and certifications are managed accurately and on time., • Manage subcontract procurement strategies, including tendering, negotiation, and contract award., • Identify, manage, and mitigate commercial and contractual risks., • Support governance approvals and ensure compliance with internal commercial and financial controls., • Provide clear commercial advice to project teams and senior stakeholders., • Contribute to dispute avoidance and, where necessary, support resolution procedures., • Provide line management, mentoring, and technical guidance to Quantity Surveyors and Assistant Quantity Surveyors., • Collaborate with project managers, procurement, legal, and finance teams to support successful project delivery., • Build effective relationships with clients, supply chain partners, and internal stakeholders., • Produce accurate, timely commercial reports for internal review and senior leadership., • Ensure robust record-keeping and audit trail in line with contractual and business requirements., • Support continuous improvement initiatives within commercial processes and systems. An organised, innovative, and creative Senior Quantity Surveyor with enthusiasm for gaining knowledge and experience of working on diverse Projects and Portfolio’s. • Strong experience managing commercial activities on major construction or infrastructure projects., • Excellent working knowledge of NEC contracts (NEC3/NEC4 preferred)., • Proven ability to manage risk, change, and cost forecasting., • Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills., • Experience leading or mentoring commercial team members., • High level of commercial awareness and attention to detail., • Demonstration of working to deadlines, working efficiently and to a high standard., • Excellent communication skills with all internal and external stakeholders, • Demonstration of resilience and determination to succeed (achievement focus)., • Proactively manage opportunities, risks, and threats As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions was not rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You will have the freedom to shape the package that is right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits: • Competitive Salary, • 37.5 hours Monday to Friday (part time applicants welcomed)., • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, • Pension scheme, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more., • Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, as well as opportunities for remote working where the role allows. • Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave. Our skilled and dedicated teams deliver a range of proactive and reactive services which support a reliable and safe supply of power flowing to millions of homes and businesses around the world. Our contracts range from 50,000 schemes to 100 million plus major projects. Balfour Beatty's Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions. With experience and expertise across the full spectrum of the electricity grid our teams have capability across overhead lines, cable tunnels, distribution networks and substations. From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on-going maintenance, our in-house experts, flexible resources and industry-leading innovations support clients in the development of some of the world's most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects. At Balfour Beatty we are committed to creating a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential, not only because this is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a better business. To ensure we deliver on this commitment, we have a UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan which sets out the wide range of targeted, proactive, measurable steps we are taking to make this a reality. You can read our UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan in full at www.balfourbeatty.com/value_everyone To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and Women into Construction. In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. Further information on Disability Confident can be found at #J-18808-Ljbffr

South Region (Southern, Wales & Western) £80,000–£90,000 + Car Allowance + Benefits An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Principal Planner to take ownership of the regional planning function across a diverse and active South region portfolio. Reporting to the Planning Manager and working closely with Operations Directors and project delivery teams, this is a senior, influential role for a planning professional who combines technical excellence with the leadership capability to develop and elevate a regional team. The South region delivers a broad range of rail and civil engineering schemes, from multi-disciplinary frameworks and programmes to high-speed fibre cable installation. Project values up to the tens of millions, with multiple concurrent frameworks, reporting lines, and client relationships to manage simultaneously. As Principal Planner, you will lead a team of planners across the region, championing best practice, driving consistency, and ensuring the production of integrated, well-controlled programmes that support effective design, procurement, and construction delivery. This is a role that requires both strategic oversight and practical engagement. You will be expected to mentor and develop planners at varying stages of their careers, manage multiple stakeholder relationships across different frameworks and clients, and provide clear, authoritative programme guidance to the wider team. NEC contract knowledge and Primavera P6 proficiency are central to the role. The successful candidate will be expected to lead on NEC programme administration and raise the standard of project controls practice across the region. • Total ownership of the regional planning team's development, ensuring professional growth and ability across the team, • Produce and oversee integrated project programmes covering full delivery lifecycle, • Maintain oversight of site progress, working with delivery teams to validate updates, identify deviations, and agree corrective actions, • Generate planning outputs, including earned value reporting, schedule risk analysis, and performance metrics, to support decision-making, • Provide guidance on programme implications arising from change, risk events, and progress variances, • Take responsibility for the administration and integrity of the P6 Cloud environment, • Collaborate with commercial and procurement teams to develop subcontract enquiry schedules and ensure timely procurement, • Act as the primary planning interface for Operations Directors, framework clients, and wider stakeholders, translating complex programme data into clear, actionable insight, • Proven experience at Senior Planner or Principal Planner level within rail, civil engineering, or heavy infrastructure, • Strong Primavera P6 expertise and a thorough understanding of project controls principles, • Demonstrable NEC contract knowledge, with the ability to lead programme administration across multiple projects, • Multi-project framework experience, with the ability to manage competing priorities and varied client relationships simultaneously, • A collaborative and confident leadership style, with experience mentoring and developing planning professionals, • Practical, site-informed understanding of construction methodology, sequencing, and delivery risk, • Knowledge of earned value management and schedule risk analysis, • The ability to communicate complex programme strategies clearly to a wide range of stakeholders Rail sector experience is desirable, though candidates with a strong heavy civils or infrastructure background and the requisite technical skills will be considered. The role is based across the South region, with flexibility to work from the office location nearest to the successful candidate. The team operates primarily through remote collaboration, with in-person meetings held periodically. Some regional travel will be required, including occasional attendance at client and stakeholder meetings. • Salary of £80,000–£90,000, dependent on experience, • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service, • Company contributory pension scheme and life insurance, • Performance-related salary reviews, • Structured development pathways and genuine progression opportunities Candidates who meet the above criteria are encouraged to apply or make contact for a confidential discussion. The selection process will comprise an initial Teams-based screening interview, followed by a face-to-face meeting at the regional office most convenient to the candidate. Interested candidates can apply via the button on screen or send a CV with reference to this role to Connor at . #J-18808-Ljbffr

Marble Grange Group is seeking a ServiceNow Developer for a 6-month contract in East London (Remote). The role pays £300–£350 per day outside IR35.You will develop and configure ServiceNow solutions across ITSM and ITAM, build workflow automation with Flow Designer, and deliver against the development backlog.Occasional travel to the East London office is required; you must have the right to work in the UK. Excellent communication and customer-focused mindset are essential. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description Security Advisor Job Location City: Tilbury OR Thames Estuary Country/Region: United Kingdom Contract Type: Permanent Pole: TRAVAUX PUBLICS (AP003) Full/Part Time: Full Time Remote/Onsite: On-site/Office based Travel Requirements: Occasional travel Requisition ID: 4819 Information at a Glance Specialized in civil engineering and engineering structures, Bouygues Travaux Publics is one of the world leaders in the fields of land use planning and sustainable infrastructure construction. Bouygues Travaux Publics is committed to diversity and is open to all talents. The Lower Thames Crossing (LTC)is one of the UK’s most significant infrastructure projects. LTC is a new road that will connect Kent and Essex through a tunnel beneath the River Thames and will be the greenest road ever built in the UK - creating six times more green space than road.The reliable new route will almost double road capacity over the river east of London to reduce congestion and give millions of people more choice on where they live, work and spend their valuable time. We have a diverse programme team on LTC that reflects the communities we work in and fosters an inclusive culture by actively supporting the programme's Purpose, Principles and Cultural Pillars and growing employee networks. The Security Advisor provides professional security guidance and assurance across projects, supporting Project and Site Management teams to identify, manage, and reduce security risks. The role ensures security arrangements are proportionate, compliant with company Standards and the Business Management System (BMS), and aligned with the company’s Never Harm strategy. The position is based on the Essex section of the project; however, the successful candidate will be expected to provide resilience cover and support across the Kent section when necessary. The role requires a visible on-site presence, working closely with project personnel and contractors, with minimal time spent in an office environment. • Security Risk Management Support the identification, assessment, and mitigation of security risks across projects, ensuring alignment with company Standards, the Business Management System (BMS), and contractual requirements. • Incident Investigation & Reporting Assist with and lead investigations into security incidents, breaches, and near-misses. Produce clear, accurate reports with root cause analysis and recommendations to prevent recurrence. • Operational Security Advice Provide specialist advice on operational and physical security measures, including access control, perimeter security, asset protection, and site security procedures. • Site Inspections & Audits Carry out regular site inspections and security audits to assess compliance with project security plans, regulatory frameworks, and agreed controls. Support the tracking and close‑out of corrective actions. • Stakeholder Collaboration Work collaboratively with Project Site Management, subcontractors, and key stakeholders to promote consistent security standards and effective security delivery across all sites. • Assurance & Compliance Provide assurance that security activities support the company’s Never Harm objectives, protect confidential and sensitive information, and comply with internal and external requirements. • Knowledge of security risk assessment and mitigation techniques, • Experience in incident investigation, reporting, and lessons‑learned processes, • Understanding of operational and physical security controls in a site‑based environment, • Ability to conduct site inspections and compliance audits, • Strong communication and advisory skills, with the ability to influence at site level, • High standards of professionalism, confidentiality, and integrity, • Well‑organised, with the ability to manage multiple site priorities, • Clean Driving Licence, • Experience in a security advisory, site security, or risk management role, ideally within construction, infrastructure, or large project environments, • Familiarity with corporate standards, management systems (BMS or equivalent), and governance frameworks, • Experience working with multiple stakeholders, including subcontractors and joint ventures, • Understanding of Never Harm, health & safety, and compliance principles, • Relevant security qualification or professional certification (desirable), • Carry out all works in accordance with health and safety, any other legal requirements, ensuring compliance with BMJV policies and procedures, • Attend and engage fully in any learning and development activities that are deemed appropriate by BMJV and the Client, • If applicable, assist with recruiting new team members in your Team and manage their performance as required, • Participate and engage fully in appraisal/performance review processes run by parent companies / BMJV and continually improve your individual performance as well as your team’s and the wider programme., • Create and maintain positive and collaborative relationships with colleagues, client, and supply chain and ensure Client’s Guiding Principles are followed, • Drive efficiencies on the programme and always work towards ensuring KPIs are delivered as per BMJV/Client expectations, • Take on additional projects and undertake reasonable duties as required by BMJV #J-18808-Ljbffr

Ebbsfleet Development Corporation is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager to lead procurement, commercial and contract management across a major capital programme. You will report to the Finance Director, oversee a small team, and work with senior stakeholders to ensure value for money and compliant contracting. The role covers estates, development, regeneration, and facilities management. MCIPS is preferred; hybrid working with a mix of office and remote days is offered, along with exposure to #J-18808-Ljbffr

Remote - with travel once a month to client side Contract: Contract Clearance: Active SC required We're looking for an experienced Service Designer to join a secure transformation programme, designing, and improving end-to-end digital services. Key experience: * Strong Service Design / UCD backgroun

Seeking a Senior Research Executive for a 4-month remote contract to support a digital product launch in the UK and international markets, focusing on CSAT survey execution and research coordination.

Manage and oversee contract delivery for a national charity's southern region.

Akkodis is partnering with a Midlands-based brand to hire an experienced Power Platform Developer for an initial 6-month contract. The role offers remote work with occasional travel to the Midlands head office.

The position supports a dynamic contract through December 2027, offering on-site and remote work arrangement and a mix of PAYE and Umbrella payment options.

Remote work with UK business-hours rhythm; duration 14 Sep–10 Oct 2026, 40 hrs/week.

X4 Technology is seeking a Linux Engineer to design, build, configure and support Linux infrastructure across physical, virtual and cloud environments.You will develop and maintain Puppet configurations and Shell scripts to automate deployment, administration and operational tasks.You will work on L

Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a local authority in Warwickshire for a Principal Accountant to join the team on a temporary basis.The postholder will play a key role in the overall financial management; planning, directing and controlling the preparation and monitoring of statuto

Civic Recruitment Limited is supporting a Local Authority in the United Kingdom to recruit two Educational Psychologists on a 6-month contract. Roles involve working within Children's Services to meet SEN/SEMH needs and improve educational outcomes; direct work with children is in person, with remot

Mercor, a remote contract role, seeks a Management Consulting Expert to evaluate AI-generated outputs, identify errors in usability, and provide clear feedback.

NES Fircroft is seeking an EPOS/Loyalty Data Engineer for a 12-month contract, fully remote in the UK. Strong SQL, Python/Spark and Databricks skills required; remote, 40 hours per week.

Mercor is seeking a contractor to work on a PyCharm-based workflow for macOS, focusing on Python development tasks. Applicants should be proficient with Python tools, comfortable capturing screenshots, and able to operate remotely. The engagement offers a competitive hourly rate and remote flexibili

This remote, six-month contract offers a daily rate of £550 and is Inside IR35.

Mercor is seeking an Insurance Actuarial Specialist on a contract basis. This remote role requires 20–40 hours per week and offers engaging work on pricing, reserves, and valuation in collaboration with a research team.

Oracle Tax Functional Consultant | Remote Contract Opportunity. Contract: Contract Opportunity. UK remote working is available.

You'll also use systems to raise work orders and process contractor payments. Fixed-Term Contract (until 27 August 2027), 35 hours per week.

EDF power solutions is seeking a Contract Manager to shape the performance of renewable energy contracts across the UK. You will lead supplier relationships, negotiate terms and ensure contracts deliver value while supporting a low‑carbon future.

A recruitment agency is seeking an AWS Software Engineer for a 6-month fully remote contract role.

Sellick Partnership is seeking an experienced Locum Employment Solicitor for an initial 9-month contract, starting in October. The role offers remote or hybrid working and involves working closely with a Partner, assisting with case preparation and drafting documents on employment matters.

Mercor is seeking a Business Owner / Founder for a remote contract role with compensation of $80–$160 per hour.

VIQU is seeking a Cato Cloud Engineer on a 6-month remote contract. Remote contract suitable for UK-based candidates.

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Product Manager for a 6+ month contract in the UK. The position offers remote flexibility with a few visits to London required.

This six-month contract is fully remote and outside IR35, offering the chance to build and deploy cutting-edge AI agents in production environments.

Mercor is seeking a Brand/Creative Marketing Professional for a remote contract role. This contract role offers remote work with international scope, open to candidates in the United States, Europe, UK,.

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a BD-focused contract recruitment consultant. The role involves winning new client business and managing a profitable contract desk within the technology market. Successful candidates will have proven experience in agency-side contract recruitment and a strong

Payments Legal Regulatory Lawyer – 6-12 month contract – UK based working Remote. The role is based in the UK but can be done completely remotely. Contract Length: 6-12 months, extendable.

A finance technology firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Finance AI Specialist for an hourly contract role. This remote position requires strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently.

VIQU is seeking a Cato Cloud Engineer on a 6-month remote contract. Remote contract suitable for UK-based candidates.

Mercor is seeking a Generalist Expert (UK/Europe) on a contract basis to remotely evaluate documents and AI outputs. It offers a remote setup with competitive $50-70/hour compensation.

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Veeva RIM Training Manager for a contract role in London.

Nova Care Consultants seeks an experienced Independent Social Worker Senior Associate to deliver expert assessments and reports across England and Wales on a remote, contract basis.

Competitive pay of $150/hour with a contract until the end of February, possible extension based on contributions.

This is a remote-first contract in the UK (initial 12+ months) with SC clearance required.

This remote position offers flexible commitment of 10–40 hours/week, based on various projects.

The role is remote-first within the UK, focusing on hands-on security testing across applications and APIs to ensure security standards and regulatory requirements are met. WeDoTech is seeking an experienced Security Tester for a 12-month contract.

A leading technology company is seeking experienced professionals for a fully remote contract opportunity focusing on advanced generative AI systems.

Mercor is seeking a freelance B2B Sales Expert for a contract role focused on designing precise grading criteria for real-world sales deliverables.

Nasstar is seeking an experienced Contract Principal Data Engineer to support complex client engagements across Data & AI transformation programmes. This is a highly client-facing consultancy role with remote UK engagement.