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Electrical Commissioning Engineer
Posted 1 day ago by JAM Recruitment Ltd
RESPONSIBILITIESUndertake electrical commissioning across HV substations, data centre infrastructure and renewable energ...
- Rate £70 per hour
- Category Outside
- Work type Onsite
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
Senior iOS Engineer
Posted 2 days ago by Randstad Digital
About the RoleWe are seeking a Senior iOS Engineer to join a world-class consumer streaming platform on a contract basis...
- Rate £600 per day
- Category Not specified
- Work type Remote
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
Test Engineer
Posted 2 days ago by Stealth IT Consulting Limited
ResponsibilitiesTest strategy and approachDefine, own and communicate test strategies aligned to delivery, business risk...
- Rate £627 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Remote
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
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UAV Engineer
Posted 2 days ago by Morson Edge
Morson are looking for experienced UAV Engineers who are looking for new opportunities.If you are UK based and have a ba...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Not specified
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
Senior Hardware Design Engineer
Posted 3 days ago by JAM Recruitment Ltd
Hardware Design Engineer - 3 positions available12 monthsFull time on site - ME1 (Rochester, Kent)£80 per hour (inside I...
- Rate £95 per hour
- Category Inside
- Work type Onsite
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
Analogue Design Engineer
Posted 3 days ago by JAM Recruitment Ltd
The OpportunityWe are looking for RF / Analogue Design Engineers to support the development of advanced high-power and h...
- Rate £750 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Onsite
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
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Azure Cloud Engineer - SC Cleared
Posted 1 week ago by Anson Mccade
Azure Cloud Engineer – SC Cleared – ContractRate: Up to £600/day · Location: remote · Clearance: Active SC requiredA lea...
- Rate £650 per day
- Category Not specified
- Work type Remote
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
Backend Engineer - SC Cleared
Posted 1 week ago by Anson Mccade
What you'll doLead backend development within your pod, setting technical direction and standards.Design and build event...
- Rate £575 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Remote
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
Google Cloud Platform Engineer
Posted 1 week ago by Anson Mccade
GCP Platform Engineer - Contract OpportunityOutside IR35 Contract | Remote | Competitive Day Rate | ASAP StartNOTE: You...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
Lead Data Engineer - Semarchy
Posted 1 week ago by Stealth IT Consulting Limited
Lead Data Engineer (Semarchy)Location: RemoteDay Rate: £660/day, Inside IR35Duration: 6 months, extension possibleCleara...
- Rate £627 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Remote
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
Principal Systems Engineer
Posted 2 weeks ago by JAM Recruitment Ltd
Principal Systems Engineer£67.47 per hour (Inside IR35)12 months1-2 days per month on site (LA14)The role sits within th...
- Rate £67 per hour
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
C++ Software Engineer
Posted 2 weeks ago by IO Associates
Senior C++ Software Engineer - Contract Role - OUTSIDE IR356 months initially (with a view to extend)Fully RemoteOutside...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
Salesforce DevOps Engineer - SC Cleared
Posted 2 weeks ago by Anson Mccade
About the roleOur client is looking for a Security Cleared DevOps Engineer to join a major public services project.You’l...
- Rate £600 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Remote
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
Data Science Engineer
Posted 2 weeks ago by TALENT INTERNATIONAL UK LTD
Job DescriptionRole: ML/ Data Science EngineerRate: £500 - £550 Inside IR35Location: Central London, hybrid 3 days per w...
- Rate £550 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
Resident Engineer - Prisma Access
Posted 2 weeks ago by 83zero Limited
Key ResponsibilitiesDeploy, configure, troubleshoot and optimise Prisma Access, DLP, CASB and SSPM solutions.Support ent...
- Rate £600 per day
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
GCP Engineer - Outside IR35
Posted 2 weeks ago by Anson Mccade
Key responsibilitiesDesign, build and maintain GCP infrastructure using TerraformBuild and manage CI/CD pipelines (Cloud...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Not specified
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
Engineering Contract Rates in Cardiff: Day Rate Quartiles and Demand
Live market telemetry, compensation quartiles, and IR35 compliance benchmarks across the UK contract sector.
Median Daily Rate
£575/day
+9.5%
Interquartile Range
£540/day – £627/day
Middle 50% market distribution
Contract Engagement Split
41% Outside IR35
41% Inside IR35 engagements
Market Conditions and Compensation Trajectory
Procurement of independent Engineering specialists within the wider Cardiff district remains closely linked to strategic regional development programmes, enabling local project teams to achieve critical release milestones. Remuneration benchmarks across active Cardiff engagements reflect an established median day rate of £575/day, delivering a +9.5% differential against broader national averages. Interquartile rate analytics define a localised range from £540/day to £627/day. 41% of active postings are structured outside IR35 legislation. Figures summarise advertised pay on this hub to November 2026 and are market statistics, not a personal offer or guaranteed assignment rate.
Daily Rate Quartiles and Market Benchmarks
Values combine advertised day rates, stated IR35 outcomes, and sector labels from vacancies matching this hub. Quartiles use priced roles only.
| Metric | Value | What it shows |
|---|---|---|
| Median day rate | £575/day | Mid-market advertised pay for this hub |
| 25th percentile (P25) | £540/day | Lower-quartile priced vacancies |
| 75th percentile (P75) | £627/day | Upper-quartile priced vacancies |
| Outside IR35 share | 41% | Stated limited-company / outside SDS |
| Inside IR35 share | 41% | Stated PAYE / umbrella / inside SDS |
| Undetermined IR35 | 18% | Adverts that omit a published status |
| Leading sector | IT (59%) | Largest hiring cluster in the sample |
| Priced sample | 16 roles | Vacancies used for the rate corridor |
| Regional rate band | a regional rate discount versus London | Location pricing context, not an SDS |
Statutory Standards and Frequently Asked Questions
A Engineering contract based in Cardiff is still assessed on facts, not postcode. Status paperwork should reflect Cardiff attendance, hybrid days, and substitution. Inside IR35 Engineering pay in Cardiff is usually umbrella or PAYE, while an outside SDS lets the Cardiff contractor invoice through a limited company. Advertised Cardiff rates follow a regional rate discount versus London, so city uplifts do not imply an outside finding. Travel between home and a Cardiff office is rarely a substitute right. Check Cardiff on-site expectations for this Engineering before you treat the SDS as settled.
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