MOD Contract Jobs in London
Senior Technical Business Analyst - MUST HAVE MOD SC CLEARANCE - Remote and Lond...
Posted 3 days ago by Octopus Computer Associates
Job DescriptionRole Purpose Lead the investigation, analysis, and definition of Platform requirements across DLIS, DEEAM...
- Rate £655 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote and London or Bristol
Senior Project Manager - SaaS Platform Modernisation - Outside IR35 - £700 pd
Posted 5 days ago by Exalto Consulting ltd
My client are looking to recruit a Senior IT Project Manager with experience of working on large SaaS or Product-led mod...
- Rate £700 per day
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location London; City of London; East London; Central London; South East London; West London; Canary Wharf; South West London; North London; Greenwich; Stratford
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Operating Model / TOM Consultant (AI) - Contract role
Posted 1 week ago by Project Blackbook
Role: Operating Model / TOM Consultant - Contract roleConsulting Seniority: Senior Consultant - ManagerDay rate: £400-£6...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location London, England, United Kingdom
AI Operating Model / TOM Consultant - Contract role
Posted 1 week ago by Project Blackbook
Role: AI Operating Model / TOM Consultant - Contract roleConsulting Seniority: Senior Consultant - ManagerDay rate: £400...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location London, England, United Kingdom
Data Modeller (Graduate Opportunity)
Posted 1 week ago by Alexander Mann Solutions (Contingent)
Purpose of the roleThis role will play a critical part in translating complex business requirements into governed, stand...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location London, United Kingdom
Senior .NET / AWS Engineer - Cloud Modernisation
Posted 1 week ago by Method-Resourcing
What you'll be working onModernising and migrating legacy .NET applications into AWS.Breaking down existing applications...
- Rate £550 per day
- Category Outside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location London; City of London; East London; Central London; South East London; West London; Canary Wharf; South West London; North London; Greenwich; Stratford
Data Architect / Data Modeller
Posted 1 week ago by Sanderson Recruitment
Data Architect / Data ModellerFully Remote | £650 per day (Umbrella)Global business is looking to bring in an experience...
- Rate £650 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Remote
- Location London; City of London; East London; Central London; South East London; West London; Canary Wharf; South West London; North London; Greenwich; Stratford
Investment Banking & Financial Modeling Expert (Remote | $150 –$220/hr)
Posted 2 weeks ago by Synthires
About the OpportunityThis opportunity is for experienced Investment Banking professionals interested in contributing to...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location London Area, United Kingdom
Data Modeller (Sparx EA)
Posted 2 weeks ago by AMS CWS
DescriptionAMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workpl...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Hybrid
- Location London; City of London; East London; Central London; South East London; West London; Canary Wharf; South West London; North London; Greenwich; Stratford
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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 July 2026.