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Infrastructure Engineer
Posted Today by Salt
Key ResponsibilitiesArchitect, build, and deploy high-availability BMS, CMS, and CCTV environments.Drive an automation-f...
- Rate £550 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Onsite
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
Test Planning Lead
Posted Today by Experis
Role purpose / summaryOwn and drive the end-to-end test planning for a mainframe product migration programme, ensuring a...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Inside
- Work type Remote
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
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Northern Logistics Engineer
Posted Today by Rullion Limited
RoleYou will be reporting to the Materials Manager who reports into the Head of Logistics UK & Ireland.The Logistics...
- Rate £30 per hour
- Category Not specified
- Work type Onsite
- Location Cariocca Business Park, Manchester (M12), M12 4HR
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Release/Environment Manager - Contract
Posted Today by Henderson Scott
Key responsibilitiesOwn and coordinate end-to-end release management activitiesManage release schedules, readiness, depe...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location North West; Manchester; Liverpool; Bolton; Warrington; Preston; Chester; Blackpool; Oldham; Wigan; Carlisle
Lead Azure Data Engineer
Posted Today by Experis
The OpportunityWe're looking for an experienced Lead Azure Data Engineer to play a key role in delivering a large-scale...
- Rate £675 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Remote
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
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Contract Engineering Lead
Posted Today by Morson Edge
DescriptionContract Engineering Lead - Sizewell CLocation: LondonSector: Nuclear / Major InfrastructureMake Your Mark on...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Not specified
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
Senior QS
Posted Today by Rullion Limited
Role OverviewThe Senior Quantity Surveyor will play a key role in the commercial management and administration of the Wi...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
UNIX Engineer
Posted Today by Experis
The OpportunityWe're looking for an experienced UNIX Engineer to join a major infrastructure programme supporting critic...
- Rate £550 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- 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 August 2026.