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Front End Engineer (React/TypeScript) - 12 months - Leeds/Manchester/London - In...
Posted 1 day ago by Hamilton Barnes
Key ResponsibilitiesOwn, lead, and drive a feature of the internal developer portal, building Front End applications in...
- Rate £475 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location London/Leeds/Manchester
Security Engineer - Hybrid - London/Bristol/Manchester/Leeds - Inside IR35
Posted 1 day ago by iBSC
Contract: 6 months RollingLocation: London, Bristol, Manchester or LeedsWorking Pattern: Hybrid - 2 days per week onsite...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location London/Bristol/Manchester/Leeds
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Programme Delivery Manager (P3M/Government/Digital/Transformation)
Posted 1 day ago by Agilesource Ltd
Programme Delivery Manager required -this two-year programme is designed to support places with some of the key digital...
- Rate £825 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Remote
- Location London or Manchester
Security Data Scientist - Knowledge Graphs/GenAI - Hybrid - London/Bristol/Manch...
Posted 1 day ago by iBSC
Contract: 6 months RollingLocation: London, Bristol, Manchester or LeedsHybrid: 2 days per week onsiteInside IR35Key ski...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location London/Bristol/Manchester/Leeds
Data Manager - 3 Days a week in your Local site - Inside ir35
Posted 1 day ago by Opus Recruitment Solutions Ltd
Data Manager3 Days a week in your local DWP officeBuild and oversee a "live service" function for Health Data Platform c...
- Rate £500 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Onsite
- Location Manchester
Head of Development (Pre Contract)
Posted 1 day ago by Great Places Housing Association
Head of Development (Pre Contract)Location: Greater ManchesterSalary: £86,710 rising to Spot Salary £91,273 (At 2 years,...
- Rate £86,710 per year
- Category Not specified
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Barlow Moor, Manchester (M21), M21 7QP
Commercial Contracts Manager
Posted 1 day ago by SeeByte Ltd
Job DescriptionLocation: EdinburghSalary: £60K – £70K per annum (or pro-rata) + pension scheme and discretionary bonusJo...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Hybrid
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
QAD Solution Engineer
Posted 1 day ago by Experis
The OpportunityWe're looking for an experienced QAD Solution Engineer to support the development, maintenance, and enhan...
- Rate £595 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Remote
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
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About Our Contract Roles in Manchester
What is the contracting market like in Manchester?
Manchester has established itself as the strongest contractor hub outside London, supported by a diverse economy spanning financial services, technology, media, and the public sector. MediaCityUK at Salford Quays anchors a cluster of digital, creative, and broadcasting employers, while Spinningfields and the wider city centre house the financial and professional services concentration. Several major insurers and banks run significant operations from Manchester, and the technology sector has matured considerably, with both established firms and scale-ups competing for software engineering, cloud, and data contractors. The rate gap with London has narrowed over the past few years as employer competition for experienced contractors in the city has intensified, and for many disciplines Manchester now offers comparable depth of opportunity at a materially lower cost base.
How much do contractors usually earn in Manchester?
Contract rates in Manchester 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 Manchester are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 35,000 contract roles across the site, with Manchester accounting for a significant portion. Data reviewed up to September 2026.