1 to 25 of 71 Contract Technical Leadership Jobs in the UK excluding London

Technical Architect Telford/Hybrid - 2 days per week onsite £600 inside IR35 6 months contract SC Eligible We are looking for an experienced SAP Technical Architect to join a large-scale and complex transformation programme, providing technical leadership and architectural oversight across a major … environment. This is a senior, customer-facing role where you will work closely with Functional Consultants, Project Managers, technical teams and third-party suppliers to translate business requirements into robust, scalable technical solutions. You will take ownership of architectural solutions throughout the delivery lifecycle, ensuring technical implementations ...

Contract: 6 Months Rate: Up to 80 per hour (Inside IR35) The Role We are seeking an experienced Software Project Engineer to support the technical delivery of Software Factory projects and initiatives. You will act as the key technical interface between engineering teams and Delivery Management, coordinating technical activities, managing risks and dependencies, and providing technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle. Please note: Due to the sensitive nature of the work, candidates must already hold a high level of UK Security Clearance . Key Responsibilities Coordinate technical activities across engineering teams and stakeholders. Manage ...

Technical Lead Identity & Access Management (IAM) Transformation Location: Hybrid/Remote Type: Contract/Permanent Salary/Day Rate: Competitive Help Shape the Future of Identity Security Are you an experienced Technical Lead with a passion for Identity & Access Management (IAM), cloud security, and large-scale transformation programmes … seeking a highly capable Technical Lead to play a pivotal role in a major enterprise IAM transformation. This is an opportunity to help redefine how identity services are delivered across a complex, global organisation, implementing modern Identity-first and Zero Trust principles at scale. You'll be responsible ...

Technical Lead – TypeScript/Node.js/AWS Location: Leeds – Hybrid, approximately 1 day per week onsite Contract: Until 31 March 2027 Start: ASAP Rate: Up to £485 per day (Inside IR35) We are looking for an experienced Technical Lead to join a newly formed development team delivering … high-profile digital transformation programme within the healthcare sector. This is a hands-on technical leadership role where you will work closely with architects, designers and engineers to take high-level requirements and turn them into secure, scalable and production-ready digital services. The role has a strong ...

desirable Eligibility: Sole UK Nationals only The Opportunity We are looking for an experienced Project Engineer - Digital Engineering/Software Engineering to support the technical delivery of complex Software Factory projects across sensitive MOD, Defence and aerospace programmes . This is a hands-on technical delivery role, acting … interface between engineering teams and Delivery Management. You will coordinate technical activities, manage risks and dependencies, support technical decision-making and help ensure projects are delivered to agreed scope, schedule and quality standards. The role is based in Reading , with a minimum of 50% onsite working required. ...

looking for a Senior Network Design Engineer/Team Leader to provide technical leadership and deliver network architecture and telecommunications solutions across complex railway and safety-critical projects. The role will focus on the design and delivery of data networks supporting station systems, SCADA, signalling and backbone communications … working closely with customers, project teams, systems engineers and delivery partners. Key Responsibilities Lead the technical delivery of network architectures and designs across railway projects. Design and review LAN/WAN, industrial Ethernet, SCADA and station system networks, including CCTV, voice and passenger information systems. Produce network architecture documents ...

front-end architecture and delivery of a new React/TypeScript application, working closely with Product, Platform and Data teams. This is a highly technical leadership position where you will: Lead development of a greenfield React/TypeScript front end. Remain hands-on in the codebase … delivery processes, CI/CD pipelines and quality standards. Collaborate with architects and back-end teams to ensure contract-first API integration. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership Lead the design, architecture and delivery of a modern React/TypeScript application. Act as the technical pace-setter ...

Technical Systems Manager Location: Perth, Scotland 1-2 days on-site per week Duration: ASAP- 31st March 2027 UMBRELLA only Security Clearance: Active SC or eligible candidates If you're passionate about operational technology and want to help keep critical control environments safe, resilient, and future-ready, this … fantastic opportunity with a reputed client. You'll provide technical leadership and oversight across OT platforms-bringing governance, assurance, and practical lifecycle management to ensure the business can rely on its systems, day in and day out. What you'll be doing: * Lead technical governance and oversight ...

experienced Senior Test Engineer to define and drive the overall test automation strategy across multiple digital delivery teams. In this role, you will provide technical leadership, set quality standards, and ensure the delivery of resilient, accessible, and secure digital services. You will act as the technical authority … frameworks from scratch, overseeing complex data and non-functional testing, and embedding continuous quality gates within modern CI/CD pipelines. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Governance Define Strategy: Set the strategic direction for test engineering across product teams, establishing robust, risk-based testing strategies and clear quality metrics. Technical ...

secure, scalable, resilient, and operationally supportable. Alongside delivering high-quality designs, you will help shape future architecture patterns, influence strategic decisions, and provide technical leadership across key programmes. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys operating at the intersection of architecture, cyber security, and enterprise transformation. … business and security requirements. Produce and maintain High-Level Designs (HLDs) and supporting architecture documentation. Develop and publish architecture patterns, design decisions, and technical standards. Translate complex business requirements into robust technical solutions. Identify and manage technical risks, issues, and dependencies throughout the project lifecycle. Ensure solutions ...

assembled safely, efficiently, and to the required specification, quality, and programme timing. Acting as the engineering lead within the prototype workshop, you will combine technical leadership, build execution, and project coordination to deliver development vehicles that support validation and engineering activities across cutting-edge automotive programmes. This … safely and efficiently. * Manage build resources including technicians, specialist support functions, and facilities. * Conduct build reviews and prioritisation activities to maintain programme timing. Workshop Leadership * Provide technical leadership and day-to-day direction to prototype build technicians. * Support complex assembly activities and resolve engineering concerns. * Ensure adherence ...

Data Engineer to join a growing data team, taking ownership of complex delivery outcomes across enterprise-scale data platforms. This is a hands-on technical leadership role suited to someone who thrives in challenging environments, enjoys solving complex problems, and can independently drive initiatives from concept through … production. You will be trusted to define technical approaches, coordinate delivery activities, make key engineering decisions, and provide guidance to other Data Engineers while working with modern cloud and data technologies. Key Responsibilities Lead the design, development, and optimisation of large-scale data engineering solutions. Take ownership of complex ...

organisations operational communications systems using ITIL best practices. - Manage incidents, service requests, changes, problems, capacity management, and life cycle management of communications infrastructure. - Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentoring to engineers and direct reports. - Undertake line management duties including workload allocation, performance management, leave management, and staff development. … continuity, innovation, and procurement activities. - Deliver third-line support for critical systems. Essential Skills: - HND in Digital Technology, Electronic Engineering, or related discipline. - Extensive technical knowledge and experience supporting operational communications technologies and control systems. - Ability and willingness to learn new technologies. - Experience providing technical leadership ...

Consultant 12 Months Initial (Multi-year programme) Up to £390 Inside IR35 (Via Umbrella) Scotland based (Mostly remote) Role Details: This role will provide technical leadership across applications, servers, storage, networks and virtualisation, helping to protect critical systems. It's a hands-on assurance role combining technically advanced … assessments, ethical hacking and penetration testing with risk management, remediation planning and senior stakeholder engagement. You will advise complex projects on security requirements, translate technical findings into clear recommendations and support the implementation of proportionate security solutions. Key Responsibilities: Lead engagements with project teams, senior management and stakeholders, providing ...

bill rate) Contract: 6-month rolling contract Clearance: Active SC Clearance mandatory; DV Clearance highly desirable The Opportunity We are currently recruiting for four Technical Project Engineer positions supporting sensitive MOD and aerospace programmes. The roles sit within Digital Engineering and cover: Synthetics ITEA TLS Process & Integration This … excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Engineer/Technical Project Engineer with a background in Defence, Aerospace or Defence Digital environments. You will be responsible for the technical execution and delivery of projects and engineering work packages, acting as a key interface between engineering teams and Delivery Management. ...

least one Research Associate, and are particularly keen for the other appointment to be made at Research Fellow level, with responsibility for providing technical leadership across the programme. The Technical Lead will help to drive rapid innovation in the programme, coordinate activities between the University of Bath … Materials Science, Biomaterials, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics or a closely related discipline. For applicants appointable at Grade 8 ,additional responsibilities will include providing technical leadership, coordinating research activities across partner institutions, supporting project delivery as well as supporting funding bids, and helping to shape the scientific direction ...

recruiting for a Principal Engineer - Product Security to provide senior technical leadership across Information Assurance (IA) and Product Security activities within a highly regulated engineering programme. This is a delivery-focused role, supporting design maturity and programme readiness through security engineering governance, security case development, and risk management. … risks, including maintaining security/risk register contributions Supporting design assurance, formal reviews, and lifecycle gates with robust security evidence Coordinating and managing IA Technical Queries and formal communications Reviewing supplier IA/cyber deliverables and providing assurance outputs Planning, tracking and reporting delivery status, risks and milestones Providing ...

Technical Project Engineer Location: Reading Rate: Up to 80 per hour (Inside IR35) Contract: 6-month Contract The Role: We are seeking Technical Project Engineers to assist on a large Digital Engineering project who have experience in one or more of the following: Synthetics , ITEA, TLS, and Process … note: Due to the nature of the work, you will need to already hold a high level of UK security clearance Key Responsibilities Coordinate technical activities across engineering teams, suppliers, and stakeholders. Manage project risks, issues, assumptions, dependencies, and technical interfaces. Support project plans, schedules, technical roadmaps ...

Technical Lead - Propulsion Integration Location: Warwick Pay Rate: £38 - £40 per hour Contract: Outside IR35, Limited Company Role Summary An exciting opportunity for a Technical Lead - Propulsion Integration to provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary engineering teams, ensuring successful delivery of propulsion system requirements throughout the product … lifecycle. The Technical Lead - Propulsion Integration will apply systems engineering principles to define, integrate and validate complex propulsion solutions while managing technical interfaces across multiple vehicle domains. The role is responsible for leading cross-functional collaboration, programme execution, risk management and engineering excellence to achieve performance, cost ...

Technical Lead The R&D ATE team is looking for an ATE Technical Lead to lead the development, deployment, and lifecycle ownership of Automated Test Equipment for a product line. This role combines hands-on technical leadership, multidisciplinary project execution, production-line support, and close collaboration … days from home) with an hourly rate of £21.54 - £34.62 depending on experience, plus 25 days holiday pro rata per annum. The ATE Technical Lead will define test strategies, guide tester architecture decisions, lead tester bring-up, improve production quality and yield, and support scalable ATE implementation across manufacturing ...

Project Engineer - Digital Engineering (SC Cleared) | Reading (50% on-site) | Defence/Aerospace We're recruiting 4 Technical Project Engineers to support sensitive MOD/aerospace programmes with Edgewing . This is a delivery-focused role acting as the key technical interface between engineering teams and Delivery Management. … Active SC is mandatory (DV preferred) Location: Reading - minimum 50% on-site Inside of scope (Umbrella/PAYE options) What you'll do Coordinate technical delivery across engineering teams and stakeholders Own and manage technical risks, issues, assumptions, dependencies and change control Support project plans, technical roadmaps ...

Network Automation Lead/Technical Architect/Network Lead/Automation Lead Birmingham | Contract to March 2027 | Up to £745 per day (Umbrella) REED Technology are recruiting for a Network Automation Transformation Lead to join a major enterprise transformation programme focused on modernising and migrating multiple legacy data centre … automation-first platform. The organisation has engineering teams in place to build and operate the automation tooling. They are now looking for an experienced technical leader who can define the migration approach, establish automation standards, govern delivery, and ensure large-scale network migrations are executed safely through repeatable ...

systems and sub-systems, ensuring safe and effective operation across the product lifecycle. Support mature civil aerospace engine programmes by translating requirements into integrated technical solutions and recommendations. Act as a key technical focal point across multiple engineering disciplines, ensuring engine-level performance, compliance, and design integrity. What … teams to deliver integrated engineering solutions. Perform impact assessments and evaluate the effect of design changes on engine performance, safety and lifecycle considerations. Assess technical information and engineering analyses to make evidence-based recommendations to Chief Engineers and senior stakeholders. Support design integration and modification activities throughout the product ...

Senior Technical Architect Public Sector | Hybrid | Discovery Phase Programme Start ASAP 10 Weeks inital discovery with an option to go on for 2 years Inside ir35 Remote - Once or twice across the contract onsite to your local office Provided technical leadership and architectural governance for a large … scale public sector discovery focused on enabling secure data sharing and integration across multiple external organisations. Key Responsibilities Led the technical architecture workstream, defining solution boundaries, identifying risks, and assessing technical feasibility. Designed cloud-native architecture patterns across AWS and Azure, including APIs, integration services, and scalable data ...

user experience for mission-critical communications. Working within a specialist RAN Performance & Optimisation team, you'll be responsible for identifying performance issues, conducting deep technical investigations, and driving improvements across 4G/LTE public safety services. Key Responsibilities Perform detailed analysis of UE logs, network traces and protocol captures … engineering, delivery and vendor teams to define and implement corrective actions. Support the development of performance optimisation strategies, best practices and network improvements. Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise for ESN-related performance issues. Required Experience To be successful in this role, you should have: Extensive experience ...