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Software/Hardware Test Engineer/Lead - Outside IR35
Posted 1 day ago by SDL Solutions Limited
Software/Hardware Test Engineer/Lead - 12 month contract - Outside IR35My client is the fastest growing technology compa...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Not specified
- Location London, Hertfordshire, Cambridge
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Marketing & Communications Manager
Posted 3 days ago by Pure Resourcing Solutions Limited
Can you transform complex clinical data into deeply empathetic, patient-centric human stories? A rapidly growing, indepe...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Fixed-Term
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Embedded Software Contractor - Linux
Posted 4 days ago by Platform Recruitment
Embedded Linux Contractor | Outside IR35 | CambridgeMy client has had a large project approved, and the deadline is July...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Not specified
- Location Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
Maternity Contract Payroller and Benefits Assistant
Posted 4 days ago by Cavill Robinson Financial Recruitment
This is a 12 month maternity contract working for one of the best employers in Cambridge.It is a great opportunity to ga...
- Rate £50,000 per year
- Category Not specified
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Cambridge
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About Our Contract Roles in Cambridge
What is the contracting market like in Cambridge?
Few UK cities match the specificity of Cambridge's contracting opportunities. The life sciences, biotechnology, and deep technology ecosystem that has grown around the university and its research parks sustains work in scientific computing, bioinformatics, embedded systems, regulatory affairs, and clinical data at a scale and depth concentrated almost nowhere else. Beyond life sciences, telecommunications, chip design, and enterprise software employers broaden the range of engineering and development work available. Employers in Cambridge seek deep domain expertise and pay accordingly: rates for specialist disciplines frequently match or exceed London, though the overall volume of opportunities is smaller and concentrated in a narrower set of sectors. Contractors without a relevant scientific or deep technical background will find the market less accessible than its reputation might suggest.
How much do contractors usually earn in Cambridge?
Contract rates in Cambridge vary significantly by discipline, seniority, and IR35 status. Use the filters above to narrow by your specialism for a more accurate picture of current rates.
How many vacancies in Cambridge are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 35,000 contract roles across the site, with Cambridge maintaining consistent volume. Data reviewed up to July 2026.