MOD Contract Jobs in London
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TOM Consultant - Outside IR35 - Financial Services - (Target Operating Model)
Posted 1 day ago by Korn Ferry
Korn Ferry Project Solutions are looking to engage a TOM consultant to support the delivery of a global Finance Transfor...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Outside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location London, UK
Operating Model Transformation Programme Manager - Data & Technology function
Posted 3 days ago by Altum Consulting
Operating Model Transformation Programme Manager - Data & Technology functionSalary: Up to £95,000.00 per annumLocat...
- Rate £95,000 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location London
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Finance Project Manager - Internal Modelling - Insurance
Posted 4 days ago by Sanderson Recruitment Plc
DescriptionFinance Transformation Senior Project Manager - Pensions/Insurance - Internal ModellingOn behalf of our marke...
- Rate £850 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Undetermined
- Location City of London, UK
Data Business Analyst (Warehouse & Modelling) - 6 month contract - London/hybrid...
Posted 1 week ago by Station
The Lead Data Business Analyst will serve as a liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams, focusing on de...
- Rate £525 per day
- Category Outside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location City of London, UK
Asset & Cashflow Modelling Analyst - Front Office (Contract)
Posted 1 week ago by Qh4 Consulting
The Asset & Cashflow Modelling Analyst role is a hands-on position focused on asset and cashflow modelling within the fi...
- Rate £110 per hour
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location London Area, United Kingdom
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About Our MOD Contract Roles in London
What does a mod contractor do?
MOD contract work spans across the full range of professional and technical disciplines that support the UK's defence capability, including engineering, programme and project management, commercial and procurement, finance, digital and technology, intelligence analysis, logistics, and estate management. The MoD is one of the largest and most complex government departments, operating a capital programme that spans major platforms including the F-35 programme, Type 26 frigates, the nuclear deterrent, Ajax armoured vehicles, and a broad portfolio of digital and information technology programmes. Contractors are engaged both directly through MoD departments and agencies, and through the major defence primes and tier-one contractors including BAE Systems, Babcock, Leonardo, QinetiQ, and DSTL.
Working within the MoD as a contractor requires an understanding of the specific governance, acquisition, and delivery frameworks that govern defence programmes. Familiarity with the CADMID cycle for capability acquisition, DRACAS reporting, and the Defence Procurement Model is expected for programme management roles. Commercial contractors need knowledge of Defence Conditions and the specific procurement regulations that apply to defence contracts. The security environment in defence is more complex than most other sectors, with SC clearance expected as a standard requirement for most MoD contractor roles and DV clearance required for roles involving access to classified information. The combination of security clearance, sector knowledge, and relevant technical expertise creates a significant entry barrier that supports premium rates for contractors who can meet all three requirements.
What is the market like for mod contractors?
MoD contracting is a large, long-term, and relatively stable market underpinned by the UK's sustained defence investment programme. The government's commitment to meet and exceed the NATO 2% of GDP defence spending target, combined with the elevated threat environment in Europe following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, has increased MoD programme investment and contractor demand across engineering, technology, and programme management disciplines. The MoD's digital transformation programme, which includes significant investment in cloud infrastructure, cyber capability, and defence data platforms, is generating growing demand for technology contractors with appropriate security clearance. Rates for SC and DV-cleared contractors consistently command a premium above equivalent uncleared roles, reflecting the combination of clearance requirements and specialist defence sector knowledge.
What is the contracting market like in London?
London dominates the UK contractor market by volume, depth, and rate levels. The capital concentrates the headquarters and major offices of most FTSE 100 companies, the largest global banks, the Big Four professional services firms, and the central government departments that collectively generate the majority of UK contract demand. Every contracting discipline covered on this site has active demand in London, from niche specialisms like threat intelligence and LLM engineering through to high-volume disciplines like project management and business analysis. The sheer density of employers means contractors in London typically have more choice of engagement at any given time than anywhere else in the UK. Day rates carry a premium of 15 to 25 per cent over the national average across most disciplines, reflecting both the concentration of complex, high-value programmes and the cost of operating in the capital.
How much do mod contractors usually earn in London?
Contract rates for mod roles in London typically range from £440 to £825 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many mod vacancies in London are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 100 mod contract roles across the site, with London accounting for roughly one in three of those. Data reviewed up to June 2026.