Remote Working Contract Jobs in Manchester
QAD Solution Engineer
Posted 1 day ago by Experis
The OpportunityWe're looking for an experienced QAD Solution Engineer to support the development, maintenance, and enhan...
- Rate £595 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Remote
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
Senior Technical Lead
Posted 1 day ago by Damia Group Ltd
Key ResponsibilitiesProvide technical leadership, direction and assurance across multiple engineering teams.Establish co...
- Rate £650 per day
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
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Scala Developer – 12-Month Contract
Posted 1 day ago by Stealth IT Consulting Limited
Fully Remote (UK-based)I’m supporting a long-term programme looking for an experienced Scala Developer to join a high-pe...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Remote
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
Senior Infrastructure Engineer
Posted 1 day ago by Network IT
You must have active SC Clearance6 months initiallyRemote – 1 day in the office every quarter£550-600 per day (Inside IR...
- Rate £600 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Remote
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
Boomi Architect
Posted 1 day ago by Damia Group Ltd
ResponsibilitiesIntegration Adoption & Project OnboardingReusable Integration Asset LibraryAPI Management Capability...
- Rate £650 per day
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
HR Project Manager - Change & OD
Posted 3 days ago by CHAMBERS TALENT LIMITED
Have you helped reshape a business to better aligned with a new vision in the past? Do you have a strong track record in...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Remote
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
Principal Oracle Payroll Functional/Technical Consultant
Posted 5 days ago by Experis
Principal Oracle Payroll Functional/Technical Consultant Location: UK (Remote with occasional travel to client sites) Ra...
- Rate £800 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Remote
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
FullStack Developer
Posted 5 days ago by Experis
The OpportunityWe're looking for an experienced Full Stack Developer to join a delivery-focused engineering team, buildi...
- Rate £560 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Remote
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
Product Manager - (SC Clearance Needed)
Posted 5 days ago by Harvey Nash
What You'll Be DoingDefining product visions, strategies, roadmaps and MVPs.Leading discovery and ideation workshops wit...
- Rate £500 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Remote
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
Senior Project Manager
Posted 5 days ago by Henderson Scott
Key ResponsibilitiesManage complex technology projects and workstreams from initiation through to implementation.Deliver...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Inside
- Work type Remote
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
SharePoint Consultant
Posted 1 week ago by UK Staffing Group
The OpportunityWe're looking for a hands-on SharePoint / Microsoft 365 Consultant to support a technology consultancy wi...
- Rate £400 per day
- Category Not specified
- Work type Remote
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
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About Our Remote Working 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.
What does 'remote working' mean for contractors in Manchester?
Remote contract roles are delivered primarily from the contractor's own location rather than the client's premises. In the UK contractor market, "remote" covers a range of arrangements, from fully remote with no on-site requirement through to predominantly remote roles that involve periodic travel for workshops or stakeholder meetings, typically a few days per month.
Remote contracts can show different rate patterns compared to on-site or hybrid positions. In some cases, remote working reduces location-driven rate premiums; in others, rates remain aligned to the employer's location or market benchmarks. As with all contract roles, rates are primarily driven by scope, expertise, and delivery expectations rather than working arrangement alone.
The availability of remote contracting varies by role and sector. Technology, data, and digital roles offer the broadest remote opportunities, while financial services and government clients more commonly require hybrid arrangements. Contractors evaluating remote opportunities should clarify on-site expectations before accepting, as definitions of "remote" vary between clients.
How much do contractors usually earn in Manchester when working remotely?
Contract rates in Manchester for remote roles vary by discipline and seniority. Remote positions may sit at different points within the typical range depending on the employer's location and whether any on-site attendance is required. Filter by your specialism above for a more specific range.
How many remote working vacancies in Manchester are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 35,000 contract roles across the site. Around 50% of the jobs currently listed on Quality Contracts offer some sort of remote or hybrid working arranegment. Data reviewed up to September 2026.