20 of 20 Contract Cost Optimisation Jobs in England

technology and transformation business? We’re seeking a dynamic Procurement Transformation Director to spearhead the evolution of our procurement function. About the Role: Reporting to the Cost Optimisation Director, you’ll drive the transformation of our procurement operating model, strategy, and effectiveness. This is a 6-month fixed-term contract (with the potential to extend or become … permanent), offering the opportunity to make a significant impact from day one. What You’ll Do: Develop and execute a procurement transformation roadmap aligned with our cost optimisation goals. Design and implement a new target operating model (TOM) for procurement, covering people, processes, platforms, and partners. Establish category management excellence across direct, indirect, IT, and professional services. More ❯

Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines in collaboration with DevOps and Security teams, ensuring traceability and regulatory compliance. Manage, monitor, and optimise GCP infrastructure for performance, resilience, cost-efficiency, and security. Collaborate with infrastructure, architecture, and cybersecurity teams to meet compliance and governance requirements. Support live systems, troubleshoot incidents, and implement fixes for bugs and performance issues. … in Cloud Engineering with strong infrastructure expertise. 5+ years of development experience with large-scale, distributed systems. Hands-on experience with GCP (compute, networking, IAM, databases, cost optimisation). Knowledge of AWS or other CSPs is a plus. Strong DevOps expertise, including Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), CI/CD (Jenkins, GitLab CI), and containerisation. Familiarity with Kubernetes More ❯

Swagger), and batch techniques. Infrastructure and Operational - Familiarity with DevOps practices, including CI/CD, automated deployments via Ansible, GIT Repositories. cloud infrastructure offerings, Grid Computing elasticity, and cost optimization. 3) Thorough understanding of Agile delivery methodology 4) Candidate must be able to work in small teams, or alone, for project delivery 5) Candidate should be able to More ❯

Swagger), and batch techniques. Infrastructure and Operational - Familiarity with DevOps practices, including CI/CD, automated deployments via Ansible, GIT Repositories. cloud infrastructure offerings, Grid Computing elasticity, and cost optimization. 3) Thorough understanding of Agile delivery methodology 4) Candidate must be able to work in small teams, or alone, for project delivery 5) Candidate should be able to More ❯

optimising cloud solutions. Expertise in cloud security, networking, and infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Kubernetes). Hands-on experience in migration planning, governance, and cost optimisation in complex, secure environments. Active SC or DV clearance with experience in delivering solutions for Government, Defence, or other secure sectors. Commitment to completing Google Cloud Skills Boost training More ❯

tuning, and backups. Monitoring/Observability – Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Datadog, with strong alerting/SLO design. AWS – expertise across EC2, VPC, S3, RDS, IAM, ALB/NLB, and cost optimisation. Linux – advanced administration, performance debugging, and security hardening. CI/CD & Automation – Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions, plus containerisation (Docker/Kubernetes) and GitOps practices. If this More ❯

clusters, consumer lag, scaling, tuning, troubleshooting. MongoDB – replication, sharding, performance tuning, backups/restores. AWS – EC2, VPC, S3, RDS, IAM, ALB/NLB; HA design and cost optimisation desirable. Terraform – production experience (modules, remote state, multi-env, collaboration). Linux administration – CLI tools, system performance, network debugging, patching. CI/CD & Automation Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions More ❯

join a fast paced contract role with a leading financial client. This is an exciting opportunity to work on complex, large scale systems while driving innovation, cost optimisation, and platform resilience. Location: Mostly Remote (occasional trips to London office) Contract: 6-months (OIR35) Rate: £400-450 p/day Start date: Asap Key Responsibilities: Design, build, and … maintain scalable microservices and full-stack applications. Engineer and manage cloud infrastructure (Azure as primary, AWS/GCP as secondary). Identify and implement cloud cost efficiencies while maintaining performance. Oversee container orchestration with Kubernetes and Helm. Develop and optimise CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, CircleCI, GitHub Actions). Lead migration projects and modernisation of legacy systems. Ensure … Docker, Terraform, Helm, and CI/CD automation. Strong background in databases including SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis). Track record of delivering measurable business impact through optimisation, migrations, or performance improvements. Strong communicator, able to translate technical solutions into business value. Experience working in the fiancial sector is a must If this sounds like you, apply More ❯

define a short-term delivery plan. Lead and mentor DevOps and DBA teams, instilling best practices and driving accountability Own infrastructure architecture and performance - ensuring reliability, scalability, and cost-effectiveness Align technical operations with key e-commerce flows and performance metrics Challenge legacy approaches and implement improvements across tooling, processes, and culture Drive infrastructure enhancements to improve website … observability, alerting, and performance Maintain high standards of cloud security and ensure compliance Ensure robust performance of Redis and Couchbase databases Manage vendor relationships, licencing, and cost optimisation Inspire a culture of ownership, innovation, and continuous improvement What you'll need to succeed Proven experience leading DevOps and DBA functions in high-growth environments Strong understanding of More ❯

define a short-term delivery plan. Lead and mentor DevOps and DBA teams, instilling best practices and driving accountability Own infrastructure architecture and performance - ensuring reliability, scalability, and cost-effectiveness Align technical operations with key e-commerce flows and performance metrics Challenge legacy approaches and implement improvements across tooling, processes, and culture Drive infrastructure enhancements to improve website … observability, alerting, and performance Maintain high standards of cloud security and ensure compliance Ensure robust performance of Redis and Couchbase databases Manage vendor relationships, licencing, and cost optimisation Inspire a culture of ownership, innovation, and continuous improvement What you'll need to succeed Proven experience leading DevOps and DBA functions in high-growth environments Strong understanding of More ❯

contextual retrieval Establish multi-agent systems with Agent-to-Agent (A2A) communication protocols and Model Context Protocol (MCP) Architect Small Language Model (SLM) integration for specialized tasks and cost optimization Design enterprise-scale solutions supporting millions of documents with sub-second query response times Establish AI governance, model safety protocols, and regulatory compliance frameworks Lead architectural reviews for More ❯

technology infrastructure. Key Responsibilities Category Strategy & Execution Develop and deliver sourcing strategies aligned with regional and global objectives. Lead supplier selection, negotiations, and contract governance. Identify cost optimisation and value engineering opportunities. Drive sustainability initiatives with suppliers. Supplier Relationship Management Manage supplier KPIs: OTD, Right-First-Time, and compliance. Lead QBR/SBR processes to drive performance. More ❯

decisions, embed best practices, and ensure technology investments deliver maximum impact. What You'll Do Develop and implement IT category strategies that reflect market conditions and optimise total cost of ownership. Manage supplier relationships, ensuring contracts, services, and solutions meet organisational needs. Provide expert advice and guidance on sourcing best practices to colleagues and stakeholders. Collaborate across teams … stakeholder management skills, able to influence at all levels. Ability to work independently and drive initiatives forward in a fast-paced environment. Experience in process improvement, cost optimisation, or technology procurement is highly desirable. Why This Role is Exciting Be part of a high-impact team shaping technology sourcing and delivery at a large, dynamic organisation. Work More ❯

Proven leadership in complex, multi-vendor environments (onshore/offshore/global delivery) - Deep understanding of financial services regulations, risk, and compliance - Strong track record in cost optimisation, service transformation, and contract negotiation - Executive-level stakeholder engagement and governance experience - Proven experience sitting and liasing with the Board Role Details: - Contract or Interim Director-level engagement - Hybrid More ❯

multi-service Data & AI platform. This short-term contract offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge cloud infrastructure projects, with a strong focus on scalability, governance, and cost optimisation. Interview Process: Two stages - an informal introductory chat followed by a technical interview with senior team members. Role Overview: You'll be responsible for designing and implementing secure … for data governance Azure Policy and compliance enforcement Identity and access management (OAuth, federated credentials) Azure security best practices including BCDR and high availability Cost management and optimisation strategies within Azure Please send me a copy of your CV if you meet all of the requirement More ❯

multi-service Data & AI platform. This short-term contract offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge cloud infrastructure projects, with a strong focus on scalability, governance, and cost optimisation. Interview Process: Two stages - an informal introductory chat followed by a technical interview with senior team members. Role Overview: You'll be responsible for designing and implementing secure … for data governance Azure Policy and compliance enforcement Identity and access management (OAuth, federated credentials) Azure security best practices including BCDR and high availability Cost management and optimisation strategies within Azure Please send me a copy of your CV if you meet all of the requirement More ❯

configuration of Databricks with Unity Catalog. Implement infrastructure as code using Terraform. Set up and manage CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions. Ensure robust Azure security and cost management practices. Collaborate with client teams to ensure smooth platform adoption. Required Skills: Strong experience with Databricks and Unity Catalog. Proficiency in Terraform, GitHub Actions, and CI/CD. … Solid understanding of Azure security and cost optimisation. Experience working with enterprise clients in a consultancy setting is a plus. Why Apply? Work with a top-tier consultancy on a high-impact project. Fully remote flexibility. Competitive day rate outside IR35. Quick start in early October. To apply for this role please submit your CV or contact David More ❯

configuration of Databricks with Unity Catalog. Implement infrastructure as code using Terraform. Set up and manage CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions. Ensure robust Azure security and cost management practices. Collaborate with client teams to ensure smooth platform adoption. Required Skills: Strong experience with Databricks and Unity Catalog. Proficiency in Terraform, GitHub Actions, and CI/CD. … Solid understanding of Azure security and cost optimisation. Experience working with enterprise clients in a consultancy setting is a plus. Why Apply? Work with a top-tier consultancy on a high-impact project. Fully remote flexibility. Competitive day rate outside IR35. Quick start in early October. To apply for this role please submit your CV or contact David More ❯

Proven experience in building and configuring allocation models (rule/ruleset creation, allocation logic, rule balancing). Strong knowledge of finance/accounting principles (eg, Waterfall & Activity-Based Cost Allocation processes). Ability to analyse existing allocation models (eg, HPCM) and validate allocation outputs between Legacy and EPCM solutions. Experience with EPM Automate and Data Integration with Oracle … Experience working in Agile delivery environments. Self-starter with the ability to work independently, run workshops, and deliver outcomes with minimal handholding. Desirable Skills: Hands-on experience implementing cost allocation models in PCMCS (end-to-end). Ability to write business rules/Groovy scripts. Experience with management reporting, dashboards, and profit curve visualisations. Exposure to automation and … Consultants to join Thebes Group, supporting a Finance Transformation Programme. This hands-on role will play a pivotal part in the implementation of Oracle EPCM, delivering profitability and cost management insights as part of a global finance vision. You will be working with cross-functional teams to design and configure scalable EPCM solutions that align with business objectives More ❯

planning, investment cases, and performance reviews. Experience supporting long-term transformation initiatives and product innovation programs is key. Capitalised Development & R&D Reporting: Strong understanding of capitalised development cost accounting, R&D tax credit reporting, and compliance with audit standards. Ability to interpret and apply IFRS/UK GAAP in a product development context. Advanced Financial Modelling & Analytics … and Claude is a plus. Commercial Acumen: Ability to translate financial insights into actionable recommendations for product and engineering teams. Experience in pricing strategy, product profitability analysis, and cost optimisation. Leadership & Team Development: Proven experience mentoring and developing finance professionals. Ability to foster a high-performance culture and lead through change. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Comfortable working across FP More ❯