7 contract project manager jobs found in Edinburgh, edinburgh

Programme Manager - Delivery Lead - Financial Services - InfoSec - Outside IR35 contract My financial services client is looking for a hands-on Programme Manager / Delivery Lead to lead a critical initiative within their Information Security function. This is a high-impact role with strong executive visibility, focused on regaining control of delivery pace, cost, and execution ahead of key security deadlines in 2026. You'll take ownership of a complex programme, aligning previously siloed delivery streams into a value-driven model that improves accountability, prioritisation, and delivery predictability. Working closely with the CTO & CISO, you'll lead from the front - challenging plans, navigating stakeholder complexity, and driving outcomes at pace. What we need: Proven project/programme leadership experience in financial services or insurance (essential) Strong track record delivering large-scale information security, cyber or related initiatives Ability to...

Programme Manager - Delivery Lead - Financial Services - InfoSec - Outside IR35 contract My financial services client is looking for a hands-on Programme Manager/Delivery Lead to lead a critical initiative within their Information Security function. This is a high-impact role with strong executive visibility, focused on regaining control of delivery pace, cost, and execution ahead of key security deadlines in 2026. You'll take ownership of a complex programme, aligning previously siloed delivery streams into a value-driven model that improves accountability, prioritisation, and delivery predictability. Working closely with the CTO & CISO, you'll lead from the front - challenging plans, navigating stakeholder complexity, and driving outcomes at pace. What we need: Proven project/programme leadership experience in financial services or insurance (essential) Strong track record delivering large-scale information security, cyber or related initiatives Ability to...

Venesky-Brown's client, a public sector organisation in Edinburgh, is currently looking to recruit a Database Administrator for an initial 12 month contract with option to extend on a rate of £500-£550/day (Outside IR35). This role will be based in Edinburgh, however, attendance at the project site will only be required on an as-needed basis. Responsibilities: - Administer, configure, and support SQL Server environments across development, test, and production. - Manage, optimise, and monitor Azure Cosmos DB workloads, ensuring cost-effective, scalable performance. - Perform proactive capacity planning, patching, and upgrades to meet operational needs. - Identify and resolve database performance issues impacting Legacy systems. - Improve query and indexing strategies, schema design, and execution plans to reduce latency. - Introduce monitoring and alerting improvements aligned to operational SLAs and KPIs. - Ensure compliance with data legislation and security standards,...

ASA Recruitment’s client, a Public Sector organisation in Edinburgh, are currently looking to recruit a SQL DBA on a hybrid basis (a couple of days onsite per month), for an initial 12 month contract (with potential extensions) on a rate of c.£500/day outside of IR35 (based on experience). Responsibilities: Database Operations Administer, configure, and support SQL Server environments across development, test, and production. Manage, optimise, and monitor Azure Cosmos DB workloads, ensuring cost-effective, scalable performance. Perform proactive capacity planning, patching, and upgrades to meet operational needs. Performance & Optimisation Identify and resolve database performance issues impacting legacy systems. Improve query and indexing strategies, schema design, and execution plans to reduce latency. Introduce monitoring and alerting improvements aligned to operational SLAs and KPIs. Data Quality, Governance & Security Ensure compliance...

SQL Database Administrator 12 Month Contract (Outside IR35) Hybrid, Edinburgh Starting ASAP Day Rate: £DOE About the Role: We are seeking a skilled Database Administrator (DBA) with deep SQL Server expertise and hands-on experience with Cosmos DB to join the clients engineering team. The successful candidate will play a key role in optimising the performance, reliability, and scalability of our mission-critical databases that support a large legacy application currently experiencing latency challenges. This role involves both strategic improvements and tactical performance tuning, ensuring that our data platform evolves while continuing to support existing business processes effectively. Main Duties: Database Operations Administer, configure, and support SQL Server environments across development, test, and production. Manage, optimise, and monitor Azure Cosmos DB workloads, ensuring cost-effective, scalable performance. Perform proactive capacity planning,...

SQL Database Administrator | 12 Month Contract | (Outside IR35) | Hybrid, Edinburgh | Starting ASAP Day Rate: £DOE About the Role: We are seeking a skilled Database Administrator (DBA) with deep SQL Server expertise and hands-on experience with Cosmos DB to join the clients engineering team. The successful candidate will play a key role in optimising the performance, reliability, and scalability of our mission-critical databases that support a large Legacy application currently experiencing latency challenges. This role involves both strategic improvements and tactical performance tuning, ensuring that our data platform evolves while continuing to support existing business processes effectively. Main Duties: Database Operations Administer, configure, and support SQL Server environments across development, test, and production. Manage, optimise, and monitor Azure Cosmos DB workloads, ensuring cost-effective, scalable performance. Perform proactive capacity...

SQL Database Administrator | 12 Month Contract | (Outside IR35) | Hybrid, Edinburgh | Starting ASAP Day Rate: £DOE About the Role: We are seeking a skilled Database Administrator (DBA) with deep SQL Server expertise and hands-on experience with Cosmos DB to join the clients engineering team. The successful candidate will play a key role in optimising the performance, reliability, and scalability of our mission-critical databases that support a large legacy application currently experiencing latency challenges. This role involves both strategic improvements and tactical performance tuning, ensuring that our data platform evolves while continuing to support existing business processes effectively. Main Duties: Database Operations Administer, configure, and support SQL Server environments across development, test, and production. Manage, optimise, and monitor Azure Cosmos DB workloads, ensuring...