Circle Recruitment
Manchester, Lancashire
Role: Lead Software Engineer Salary/Rate: £650-750 per day inside IR35 Location: Hybrid, 2 days per week - multiple locations available Contract Duration: 12 months We are currently looking for a Lead Software Engineer for our government client. This Lead Software Engineer role is hybrid, based between 2 days per week on site and the remainder of the week working from home. Office locations include London, Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff or Darlington, as preferred. There is no further flexibility with expected time on site, or the office locations. The contract for this Senior Planner position is for 12 months, with potential to extend, operating inside IR35. Security Clearance: Security Check (SC Clearance) This role is inside IR35 - Due to the service of the role, it will now be based on an Umbrella solution. Essential Skills / Experience required: Strong Python and Django experience Proven system design and architecture capability (end-to-end) Strong collaboration and communication skills Experience working in agile, multidisciplinary teams Ability to contribute to secure, structured environments Minimum 5+ years' experience (ideally 8-10 years) T-shaped skillset (deep technical + broad system awareness) Strong delivery focus and efficiency Comfortable taking ownership and leading within squads Experience working in structured, governance-heavy environments Desirable Skills Experience with GDS standards Public sector or defence-related experience Exposure to secure or regulated environments Role / Responsibilities: This role is responsible for the design, development, delivery, and ongoing improvement of software solutions within a secure, government-focused environment. The successful candidate will contribute to building resilient, scalable, and user-centred services, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards relating to controlled goods and exports. The position requires strong technical leadership, collaboration within multidisciplinary teams, and ownership of both development and live service performance. Lead the design and delivery of scalable software solutions Translate user needs into technical outcomes Build secure, test-driven, high-quality code Support and maintain live services (performance & stability) Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (BA, UCD, Developers) Oversee development across multiple workstreams Drive continuous improvement of systems and processes Ensure integration across complex systems If you are interested in the above role, please click Apply Now and send a CV for quick review. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a better way for us to communicate, please do let us know. Security Check, Sc Level, Sc Cleared, Sc Clearance, Security Cleared, Security Clearance, Security Vetting Clearance, Active SC, SC Vetted, Cleared To A High Government Standard, DV Cleared, DV Clearance, DV Check, Developed Vetted, Developed Vetting, DV Strap, Active DV, Developer, Software Engineer, Programmer, Python, Django, Architect Circle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Earn yourself a referral bonus if you refer somebody else who fills the role! We also offer an iPad if you refer a new client to us and we recruit for them. Follow us on Facebook - Circle Recruitment , Twitter and LinkedIn - Circle Recruitment.
Role: Lead Software Engineer Salary/Rate: £650-750 per day inside IR35 Location: Hybrid, 2 days per week - multiple locations available Contract Duration: 12 months We are currently looking for a Lead Software Engineer for our government client. This Lead Software Engineer role is hybrid, based between 2 days per week on site and the remainder of the week working from home. Office locations include London, Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff or Darlington, as preferred. There is no further flexibility with expected time on site, or the office locations. The contract for this Senior Planner position is for 12 months, with potential to extend, operating inside IR35. Security Clearance: Security Check (SC Clearance) This role is inside IR35 - Due to the service of the role, it will now be based on an Umbrella solution. Essential Skills / Experience required: Strong Python and Django experience Proven system design and architecture capability (end-to-end) Strong collaboration and communication skills Experience working in agile, multidisciplinary teams Ability to contribute to secure, structured environments Minimum 5+ years' experience (ideally 8-10 years) T-shaped skillset (deep technical + broad system awareness) Strong delivery focus and efficiency Comfortable taking ownership and leading within squads Experience working in structured, governance-heavy environments Desirable Skills Experience with GDS standards Public sector or defence-related experience Exposure to secure or regulated environments Role / Responsibilities: This role is responsible for the design, development, delivery, and ongoing improvement of software solutions within a secure, government-focused environment. The successful candidate will contribute to building resilient, scalable, and user-centred services, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards relating to controlled goods and exports. The position requires strong technical leadership, collaboration within multidisciplinary teams, and ownership of both development and live service performance. Lead the design and delivery of scalable software solutions Translate user needs into technical outcomes Build secure, test-driven, high-quality code Support and maintain live services (performance & stability) Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (BA, UCD, Developers) Oversee development across multiple workstreams Drive continuous improvement of systems and processes Ensure integration across complex systems If you are interested in the above role, please click Apply Now and send a CV for quick review. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a better way for us to communicate, please do let us know. Security Check, Sc Level, Sc Cleared, Sc Clearance, Security Cleared, Security Clearance, Security Vetting Clearance, Active SC, SC Vetted, Cleared To A High Government Standard, DV Cleared, DV Clearance, DV Check, Developed Vetted, Developed Vetting, DV Strap, Active DV, Developer, Software Engineer, Programmer, Python, Django, Architect Circle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Earn yourself a referral bonus if you refer somebody else who fills the role! We also offer an iPad if you refer a new client to us and we recruit for them. Follow us on Facebook - Circle Recruitment , Twitter and LinkedIn - Circle Recruitment.
Circle Recruitment
Role: Senior Planner - DV Clearance Salary/Rate: £49-59 per hr inside IR35 Location: Aldermaston Contract Duration: 18-month contract We are currently looking for a Senior Planner for our government client. This Senior Planner role is based completely on site in Aldermaston. There is no further flexibility with the on-site requirement. The contract for this Senior Planner position is for 18-months, with potential to extend, operating inside IR35. Security Clearance : Developed Vetting (DV Clearance) This role is inside IR35 - Due to the service of the role, it will now be based on an Umbrella solution. Essential skills/experience required: Strong P6 background Skilled planner who is proactive and can take lead to promote planning Will be running meetings to promote planning to project teams and the benefits of using a schedule Able to demonstrate examples of adding value to programmes/projects Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills - will be liaising with PMs, engineers and scientists Familiar with planning fundamentals and 'critical path analysis' Role / Responsibilities: The delivery of the complete planning capability within the business by maintaining the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS). Supporting the Task Manager with business rhythms, schedule integrity, network analysis, Earned Value and communications with the program and business teams. Providing Planning expertise to internal customers within the projects supported. Implementing Planning processes, policies and procedures within the projects supported. Producing Planning and EV deliverables in accordance with agreed business rhythm within the projects. Delivery of long range operational integrated Programme Planning activities. Supporting the Business Management Manager with emergent projects as directed by Business Controller. Developing and maintaining relationships with and awareness of key project stakeholders. Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and be a great team player. Delivering Project Controls Planning and EVM expertise and analysis for projects, to produce accurate and timely schedule forecast information to enable business decision-making. Quality of EV variance analysis for schedule performance. (SPI) Supporting the development and continuous improvement of the end-to-end Planning processes and the production and maintenance of associated policies, procedures and guidelines. Supporting the delivery of Planning tools and EVMS, templates and training to internal customers. If you are interested in the above role, please click Apply Now and send a CV for quick review. As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, Circle and our Client guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Our client is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, they guarantee to interview all veterans, spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where they have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses, partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, they will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify, please notify us on igs at circlerecruitment dot com. We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your guaranteed interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process, if there is a better way for us to communicate, please do let us know. 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Earn yourself a referral bonus if you refer somebody else who fills the role! We also offer an iPad if you refer a new client to us and we recruit for them. Follow us on Facebook - Circle Recruitment , Twitter and LinkedIn - Circle Recruitment.
Role: Senior Planner - DV Clearance Salary/Rate: £49-59 per hr inside IR35 Location: Aldermaston Contract Duration: 18-month contract We are currently looking for a Senior Planner for our government client. This Senior Planner role is based completely on site in Aldermaston. There is no further flexibility with the on-site requirement. The contract for this Senior Planner position is for 18-months, with potential to extend, operating inside IR35. Security Clearance : Developed Vetting (DV Clearance) This role is inside IR35 - Due to the service of the role, it will now be based on an Umbrella solution. Essential skills/experience required: Strong P6 background Skilled planner who is proactive and can take lead to promote planning Will be running meetings to promote planning to project teams and the benefits of using a schedule Able to demonstrate examples of adding value to programmes/projects Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills - will be liaising with PMs, engineers and scientists Familiar with planning fundamentals and 'critical path analysis' Role / Responsibilities: The delivery of the complete planning capability within the business by maintaining the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS). Supporting the Task Manager with business rhythms, schedule integrity, network analysis, Earned Value and communications with the program and business teams. Providing Planning expertise to internal customers within the projects supported. Implementing Planning processes, policies and procedures within the projects supported. Producing Planning and EV deliverables in accordance with agreed business rhythm within the projects. Delivery of long range operational integrated Programme Planning activities. Supporting the Business Management Manager with emergent projects as directed by Business Controller. Developing and maintaining relationships with and awareness of key project stakeholders. Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and be a great team player. Delivering Project Controls Planning and EVM expertise and analysis for projects, to produce accurate and timely schedule forecast information to enable business decision-making. Quality of EV variance analysis for schedule performance. (SPI) Supporting the development and continuous improvement of the end-to-end Planning processes and the production and maintenance of associated policies, procedures and guidelines. Supporting the delivery of Planning tools and EVMS, templates and training to internal customers. If you are interested in the above role, please click Apply Now and send a CV for quick review. As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, Circle and our Client guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Our client is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, they guarantee to interview all veterans, spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where they have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses, partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, they will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify, please notify us on igs at circlerecruitment dot com. We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your guaranteed interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process, if there is a better way for us to communicate, please do let us know. 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Earn yourself a referral bonus if you refer somebody else who fills the role! We also offer an iPad if you refer a new client to us and we recruit for them. Follow us on Facebook - Circle Recruitment , Twitter and LinkedIn - Circle Recruitment.
