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ITT Fellow

Posted 1 day ago by Ambition Institute


This is an exciting time to join Ambition Institute as we deliver Year 3 of our Initial Teacher Training (ITT) offer to...

  • Rate Not specified
  • Category Fixed-Term
  • Work type Hybrid
  • Location Manchester, England, United Kingdom

Finance Transformation - (Asset Management & Capital Projects)

Posted 1 day ago by Robert Walters


The OpportunityAn exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Finance Transformation Subject Matter Exp...

  • Rate £70,000 per year
  • Category Not specified
  • Work type Hybrid
  • Location Manchester

product manager

Posted 1 day ago by Randstad


Role OverviewWe are looking for a Lead Technical Product Manager to own and scale our core API platforms, backend micros...

  • Rate £75 per hour
  • Category Not specified
  • Work type Hybrid
  • Location manchester, north west

business analysis and onboarding specialist

Posted 1 day ago by Randstad


The RoleWe are seeking an experienced Business Analyst and Onboarding Specialist to support the analysis, onboarding, an...

  • Rate £467 per day
  • Category Not specified
  • Work type Hybrid
  • Location manchester, north west

Senior Software Engineer - AWS - Microservices

Posted 1 day ago by Morgan McKinley


Senior Software Engineer - AWS / MicroservicesLocation: Manchester (Hybrid, 1 day per week in office)Contract (Initial 6...

  • Rate £600 per day
  • Category Inside
  • Work type Hybrid
  • Location Manchester

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Contract AI Engineer (Claude Code Specialist)

Posted 1 day ago by Robert Walters


The RoleWe are seeking an experienced Contract AI Engineer (Claude Code Specialist) to lead the integration and optimisa...

  • Rate £550 per day
  • Category Outside
  • Work type Hybrid
  • Location Greater Manchester

Principal Civil & Structural Designer

Posted 2 days ago by Airswift


Job Title: Principal Civil & Structural DesignerDuration: 12 monthsSchedule: Office-basedSponsorship Provided: NoLoc...

  • Rate Not specified
  • Category Not specified
  • Work type Onsite
  • Location Manchester, United Kingdom

Java Backend Engineer

Posted 2 days ago by Brookwood Recruitment


Contract DetailsRate: £585 per day (inside IR35)Contract Length: 6 months (likely extensions)Hours: Full-time (37.5 hour...

  • Rate £585 per day
  • Category Inside
  • Work type Hybrid
  • Location Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester, North West, England

Software Engineer

Posted 2 days ago by Morgan McKinley


The RoleWe are looking for an experienced Software Engineer to join a high-performing technology team on an initial 6-mo...

  • Rate £60,000 per year
  • Category Not specified
  • Work type Hybrid
  • Location Manchester

Application Architect

Posted 2 days ago by Whitehall Resources


Application ArchitectWhitehall Resources are looking for an Application Architect. This role is hybrid working with 3 da...

  • Rate Not specified
  • Category Inside
  • Work type Hybrid
  • Location Hybrid-remote in Manchester, Greater Manchester

Building Information Modelling (BIM Manager)

Posted 2 days ago by NonStop Consulting


We are currently recruiting for a Building Information Modelling Manager (BIM) to join a UK Gov department on a contract...

  • Rate Not specified
  • Category Not specified
  • Work type Remote
  • Location Manchester, Greater Manchester (Remote)

Application Architect CGEMJP00352158

Posted 3 days ago by Experis


Role purpose / summaryAn exciting opportunity to work as part of a growing End User Services UK department supporting mu...

  • Rate Not specified
  • Category Inside
  • Work type Onsite
  • Location Manchester

Payroll Manager

Posted 3 days ago by Mark Sattin


Do you want to work for a highly reputable and growing company, offering an excellent benefits package, including hybrid...

  • Rate £45,000 per year
  • Category Fixed-Term
  • Work type Hybrid
  • Location Salford, Greater Manchester

Payroll Manager- 15 month FTC

Posted 3 days ago by Four Recruitment


Payroll Manager- 15-Month Fixed Term ContractSalary: £45,000 + excellent benefitsLocation: Salford Hybrid Working (3 day...

  • Rate Not specified
  • Category Fixed-Term
  • Work type Hybrid
  • Location Salford, Manchester

BeyondTrust SME

Posted 3 days ago by Experis


Job Title: BeyondTrust SME (Privileged Access Management)Location: Manchester On-site, 5 days a weekDuration: 3 monthsIR...

  • Rate Not specified
  • Category Inside
  • Work type Onsite
  • Location Manchester

Technical Architect - Inside ir35

Posted 3 days ago by Opus Recruitment Solutions Ltd


Technical ArchitectTechnical Architect£575 Inside ir35Start End of AugustFinish 31.03.2027Onsite 3 days a week in one of...

  • Rate £575 per day
  • Category Inside
  • Work type Hybrid
  • Location Manchester

Cloud FinOps Analyst

Posted 3 days ago by Gazelle Global Consulting Ltd


We're looking for a Cloud FinOps Analyst to join a major enterprise cloud programme on an initial 6-month contract, with...

  • Rate Not specified
  • Category Not specified
  • Work type Hybrid
  • Location Manchester (M1)

Change Manager

Posted 3 days ago by Gerrard White


We are looking for an experienced Change Manager to provide specialist change management services to a major insurance o...

  • Rate Not specified
  • Category Outside
  • Work type Not specified
  • Location Manchester

Electrician

Posted 3 days ago by Morson Edge


Duties & ResponsibilitiesCarry out planned preventative and reactive electrical maintenance.Perform electrical fault...

  • Rate £30 per hour
  • Category Not specified
  • Work type Not specified
  • Location Greater Manchester

M365 Technical Product Expert - ASAP START - OUTSIDE IR35 - SC CLEARED - UK CENT...

Posted 3 days ago by Tecknuovo Ltd


What you'll be working towardsWe're looking for an experienced Microsoft 365 Technical Product Expert to act as the prim...

  • Rate Not specified
  • Category Outside
  • Work type Hybrid
  • Location London, Bristol or Manchester up to 1-3 days a week

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 July 2026.