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SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP) / Model Context Protocol (MCP) Consul...
Posted 4 days ago by New York Technology Partners
We are looking for an experienced SAP BTP / MCP Consultant to lead the design and deployment of an enterprise Model Cont...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
Labourer/Modular Building Operative
Posted 4 days ago by Pertemps North Midlands
The Labourer/Modular Building Operative role involves hands-on work in the modular building industry, focusing on the co...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
Finance Data Architect - Modeling/MDM - Remote - £600 a day Inside IR35
Posted 4 days ago by Eden Smith Limited
The Finance Data Architect role involves leading the design and implementation of data models for a multi-year Finance E...
- Rate £600 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Remote
- Location United Kingdom
Senior Supply Chain Data Modeler (Erwin | Azure | Databricks) | Contract | Remot...
Posted 4 days ago by Anagha Techno Soft
The Senior Supply Chain Data Modeler role involves designing scalable data models that support enterprise data warehouse...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
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Sign UpData Business Analyst (Warehouse & Modelling) - 6 month contract - London/hybrid...
Posted 5 days 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
Telecom OSS Modernization Architect – Legacy Mainframe to Cloud-Native Specialis...
Posted 5 days ago by URSI Technologies Inc.
The Telecom OSS Modernization Architect – Legacy Mainframe to Cloud-Native Specialist is responsible for transitioning l...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
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About Our MOD Contract Roles in Manchester
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 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.
How much do mod contractors usually earn in Manchester?
Contract rates for mod roles in Manchester typically range from £400 to £750 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many mod vacancies in Manchester are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 100 mod contract roles across the site, with Manchester accounting for a significant portion. Data reviewed up to June 2026.