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33kV Senior Authorised Person

Posted 2 days ago by TURNER & LOVELL LIMITED


The role of Senior Authorised Person (SAP) focuses on supporting the energisation and commissioning phase of a significa...

  • Rate Negotiable
  • Category Outside
  • Work type Undetermined
  • Location Edinburgh, UK

Electrician Subcontractor - Scotland

Posted 3 days ago by Celestra Ltd


The role of Installation Electrician at Celestra Limited involves providing electrical and data installation services ac...

  • Rate £200 per day
  • Category Outside
  • Work type Undetermined
  • Location Scotland; Glasgow; Edinburgh; Aberdeen; Perth; Dundee; Paisley; Inverness; Falkirk; Fife; Stirling

IT Support Engineer Outside IR35

Posted 3 days ago by Cathcart Technology


The IT Support Engineer role focuses on providing 2nd to 3rd line support within a technology company in Edinburgh, spec...

  • Rate Negotiable
  • Category Outside
  • Work type Hybrid
  • Location Edinburgh, UK

IT Support Engineer Outside IR35

Posted 4 days ago by Cathcart Technology


The IT Support Engineer role focuses on providing 2nd to 3rd line support within a technology company in Edinburgh, spec...

  • Rate Negotiable
  • Category Outside
  • Work type Hybrid
  • Location Edinburgh

Cyber Security Specialist - Edinburgh

Posted 4 days ago by Lorien


The Cyber Security Specialist role involves providing hands-on security advice and guidance within a public sector clien...

  • Rate £500 per day
  • Category Outside
  • Work type Hybrid
  • Location Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

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Project Coordinator - UK

Posted 4 days ago by 83zero Limited


The role of Project Coordinator / Project Controller involves supporting the delivery of large-scale cyber security proj...

  • Rate £301 per day
  • Category Outside
  • Work type Remote
  • Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham

Senior Developer - Edinburgh/Remote - £500.00 Per Day Outside IR35

Posted 5 days ago by Click


The role of Senior Software Developer involves joining an Agile team to develop scalable web applications and REST APIs,...

  • Rate £500 per day
  • Category Outside
  • Work type Hybrid
  • Location Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

Solution Architect

Posted 5 days ago by Harvey Nash


The Solution Architect role is a 6-month contract focused on supporting the Community Health Index (CHI) in Local Govern...

  • Rate Negotiable
  • Category Outside
  • Work type Hybrid
  • Location Edinburgh, Midlothian, UK

Senior Software Engineer

Posted 5 days ago by Lloyds Banking Group


The Senior Software Engineer role is a hands-on position focused on building and supporting systems for regulatory repor...

  • Rate £95,950 per year
  • Category Outside
  • Work type Hybrid
  • Location Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

HSE Manager

Posted 6 days ago by Astute Technical Recruitment Ltd


The HSE Manager will oversee Health, Safety, and Environmental activities related to the turbine package on a one-month...

  • Rate Negotiable
  • Category Outside
  • Work type Undetermined
  • Location Scotland; Glasgow; Edinburgh; Aberdeen; Perth; Dundee; Paisley; Inverness; Falkirk; Fife; Stirling

Project Coordinator

Posted 6 days ago by 83zero Limited


The Project Coordinator / Project Controller role is focused on supporting the delivery of large-scale cyber security pr...

  • Rate £301 per day
  • Category Outside
  • Work type Remote
  • Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham

Service Designer

Posted 7 days ago by Damia Group Ltd


The role of Service Designer requires experienced professionals who are SC Cleared or Clearable, with a focus on deliver...

  • Rate £500 per day
  • Category Outside
  • Work type Remote
  • Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham

Test Analyst - Live Poker

Posted 7 days ago by Fruition Group


The Test Analyst - Live Poker role is a fully remote contract position focused on ensuring the accuracy and consistency...

  • Rate Negotiable
  • Category Outside
  • Work type Remote
  • Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham

Solution Architect

Posted 7 days ago by Harvey Nash Plc


The Solution Architect role is a hands-on position focused on delivering practical solutions for the Community Health In...

  • Rate £650 per day
  • Category Outside
  • Work type Hybrid
  • Location Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

Solutions Architect - Edinburgh

Posted 7 days ago by Lorien


The role of Solution Architect focuses on supporting a Scottish public sector digital transformation programme by engagi...

  • Rate Negotiable
  • Category Outside
  • Work type Remote
  • Location Edinburgh, UK

Biology Masters

Posted 1 week ago by Alignerr


The Biology Masters - AI Data Trainer role at Alignerr involves collaborating with leading AI research teams to enhance...

  • Rate Negotiable
  • Category Outside
  • Work type Remote
  • Location Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Computer Engineering Expert - AI Content Specialist

Posted 1 week ago by Alignerr


The Computer Engineering Expert - AI Content Specialist at Alignerr is responsible for designing advanced computer engin...

  • Rate Negotiable
  • Category Outside
  • Work type Remote
  • Location Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Posted 1 week ago by Harvey Nash


The role of Snr Cloud Infrastructure Engineer involves being a subject matter expert in On Premise and Cloud Infrastruct...

  • Rate Negotiable
  • Category Outside
  • Work type Hybrid
  • Location Edinburgh, Midlothian, UK

Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Posted 1 week ago by Jobserve


The role of Snr Cloud Infrastructure Engineer involves expertise in On Premise and Cloud Infrastructure, specifically wi...

  • Rate Negotiable
  • Category Outside
  • Work type Hybrid
  • Location Edinburgh, Midlothian

IT Support Engineer Outside IR35

Posted 1 week ago by Cathcart Technology


The IT Support Engineer role involves providing 2nd to 3rd line support within an innovative technology company focused...

  • Rate Negotiable
  • Category Outside
  • Work type Hybrid
  • Location Edinburgh, Midlothian, UK

About Our Outside IR35 Contract Roles in Edinburgh

What is the contracting market like in Edinburgh?

As the UK's second largest financial centre by assets under management, Edinburgh generates deep and recurring demand for technology, change, risk, actuarial, and regulatory contractors from its concentration of asset managers, insurers, banks, and investment firms. Scottish Government departments and agencies headquartered in the city add a public sector dimension covering digital delivery, policy implementation, and programme management. A growing fintech community draws on Edinburgh's strong university talent pipeline to feed both permanent and contract hiring. Financial services roles requiring niche expertise can command rates that match or exceed those seen elsewhere in the UK, and the city's quality of life continues to attract contractors willing to relocate from London for comparable earnings in a more manageable environment.

What does Outside IR35 mean?

IR35 is UK tax legislation that determines whether a contractor is genuinely self-employed or working in a manner that resembles employment. When a contract is classified as outside IR35, the engagement is treated as a business-to-business arrangement. The contractor operates through their own limited company, invoices for services, and manages their own tax affairs including corporation tax, self-assessment, and VAT where applicable.

Outside IR35 engagements are assessed against three key factors: the degree of control the client exercises over how the work is delivered, whether the contractor has a genuine right to provide a substitute, and whether there is a mutuality of obligation between the parties. Contracts that demonstrate contractor autonomy, project-based delivery, and the absence of ongoing employment obligations are more likely to sit outside IR35. Since April 2021, responsibility for making this determination sits with the end client for medium and large private sector organisations.

On QualityContracts.co.uk, approximately 28% of roles with a stated IR35 status are classified as outside IR35. The proportion varies by sector and role type, with some disciplines seeing a significantly higher or lower share of outside IR35 opportunities. Each listing on this page displays its IR35 status where provided by the hiring organisation.

How much do contractors usually earn in Edinburgh when working Outside IR35?

Contract rates in Edinburgh for outside IR35 engagements vary by discipline and seniority. Outside IR35 rates reflect the gross day rate paid to the contractor's limited company before any personal tax obligations. Filter by your specialism above for a more specific range.

How many Outside IR35 vacancies in Edinburgh are there on Quality Contracts?

Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 35,000 contract roles across the site, with roughly one in four sitting Outside IR35. Data reviewed up to June 2026.