Test Lead 3 - month contract (option to extend to 12 months ) Birmingham Hybrid We're recruiting for an experienced COINS Test Lead to support a major Bill of Quantities (BOQ) transformation programme. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring someone who can establish and drive the testing workstream from the ground up. The successful candidate will be responsible for defining test strategy, building test environments, coordinating testing across multiple workstreams, and ensuring successful delivery across COINS and integrated systems. Key requirements: Proven experience as a Test Lead, Test Manager, or Senior Test Analyst with responsibility for end-to-end testing delivery. Strong knowledge of COINS ERP and its integrations. Experience setting up and managing test environments from scratch. Expertise across System Integration Testing (SIT), End-to-End Testing, UAT, Regression Testing, and Defect Management. Ability to define and implement test strategies, test plans, governance, and reporting. Strong understanding of data flows, interfaces, APIs, and cross-system integrations. Comfortable working in both Agile and traditional delivery environments. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Essential background: Previous experience within Housebuilding, Residential Construction, or Main Contracting environments. Must have worked on COINS-based programmes within the construction sector and understand the challenges associated with testing business-critical commercial and operational processes. We're particularly interested in candidates who combine strong COINS expertise, integration testing experience, and a proven track record of leading testing functions on large-scale transformation programmes. This is an opportunity to play a key role in a high-profile business change initiative from the early stages through to successful delivery.
Aug 24, 2026
Contractor
Test Lead 3 - month contract (option to extend to 12 months ) Birmingham Hybrid We're recruiting for an experienced COINS Test Lead to support a major Bill of Quantities (BOQ) transformation programme. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring someone who can establish and drive the testing workstream from the ground up. The successful candidate will be responsible for defining test strategy, building test environments, coordinating testing across multiple workstreams, and ensuring successful delivery across COINS and integrated systems. Key requirements: Proven experience as a Test Lead, Test Manager, or Senior Test Analyst with responsibility for end-to-end testing delivery. Strong knowledge of COINS ERP and its integrations. Experience setting up and managing test environments from scratch. Expertise across System Integration Testing (SIT), End-to-End Testing, UAT, Regression Testing, and Defect Management. Ability to define and implement test strategies, test plans, governance, and reporting. Strong understanding of data flows, interfaces, APIs, and cross-system integrations. Comfortable working in both Agile and traditional delivery environments. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Essential background: Previous experience within Housebuilding, Residential Construction, or Main Contracting environments. Must have worked on COINS-based programmes within the construction sector and understand the challenges associated with testing business-critical commercial and operational processes. We're particularly interested in candidates who combine strong COINS expertise, integration testing experience, and a proven track record of leading testing functions on large-scale transformation programmes. This is an opportunity to play a key role in a high-profile business change initiative from the early stages through to successful delivery.
IFS Contractor 6 Months Wymondham Automotive Technology We're working on behalf of our client working in the automotive technology sector to look for support for the Manufacturing Group during a period of significant business change and operational development. What You'll Be Doing You'll work directly with manufacturing teams to: Act as the manufacturing subject matter expert for IFS Support inventory accuracy, stock control and ERP best practice Help deliver successful year-end stock takes and inventory audits Investigate and resolve stock and transaction discrepancies Improve manufacturing processes and ERP workflows Create and maintain work instructions and process documentation Train and support users across the manufacturing operation Ensure manufacturing master data and system transactions remain accurate Support operational readiness for the move to IFS Cloud Assist with maintaining ERP continuity during the relocation to the new manufacturing facility Identify practical opportunities to improve efficiency across manufacturing operations What We're Looking For You'll ideally have: Proven hands-on experience using IFS ERP within a manufacturing, engineering or production environment Strong knowledge of inventory management and stock control Experience supporting manufacturing or shop floor users A good understanding of manufacturing processes and ERP transactions Experience supporting stock takes, cycle counts and inventory accuracy The ability to produce clear process documentation and work instructions Strong communication skills and confidence to work across multiple operational teams A pragmatic, hands-on approach with excellent problem-solving skills Desirable Experience Exposure to IFS Cloud or ERP upgrades Planning, MRP or production control knowledge Experience within engineering, automotive, motor sports or advanced manufacturing Experience supporting manufacturing relocations or major operational change Continuous improvement experience Rate and Benefits Fully negotiable rate Outside IR35 6 month contract with opportunity to extend Office in Wymondham
Jul 31, 2026
Contractor
IFS Contractor 6 Months Wymondham Automotive Technology We're working on behalf of our client working in the automotive technology sector to look for support for the Manufacturing Group during a period of significant business change and operational development. What You'll Be Doing You'll work directly with manufacturing teams to: Act as the manufacturing subject matter expert for IFS Support inventory accuracy, stock control and ERP best practice Help deliver successful year-end stock takes and inventory audits Investigate and resolve stock and transaction discrepancies Improve manufacturing processes and ERP workflows Create and maintain work instructions and process documentation Train and support users across the manufacturing operation Ensure manufacturing master data and system transactions remain accurate Support operational readiness for the move to IFS Cloud Assist with maintaining ERP continuity during the relocation to the new manufacturing facility Identify practical opportunities to improve efficiency across manufacturing operations What We're Looking For You'll ideally have: Proven hands-on experience using IFS ERP within a manufacturing, engineering or production environment Strong knowledge of inventory management and stock control Experience supporting manufacturing or shop floor users A good understanding of manufacturing processes and ERP transactions Experience supporting stock takes, cycle counts and inventory accuracy The ability to produce clear process documentation and work instructions Strong communication skills and confidence to work across multiple operational teams A pragmatic, hands-on approach with excellent problem-solving skills Desirable Experience Exposure to IFS Cloud or ERP upgrades Planning, MRP or production control knowledge Experience within engineering, automotive, motor sports or advanced manufacturing Experience supporting manufacturing relocations or major operational change Continuous improvement experience Rate and Benefits Fully negotiable rate Outside IR35 6 month contract with opportunity to extend Office in Wymondham
