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Hamilton Barnes provides a seamless contractor recruitment service, helping organisations access skilled network, security, and telecommunications professionals on a flexible, project-based basis.

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Why Use Contractors?

Contractors offer organisations flexibility and specialist expertise exactly when it’s needed:

  • Immediate expertise: Access certified engineers and security professionals for short- or long-term projects.
  • Flexibility: Scale your team up or down quickly to meet project demands.
  • Cost efficiency: Reduce overheads associated with permanent hires.
  • Specialist skills for niche projects: Bring in senior engineers, architects, or technical leads for critical initiatives.
  • Speed: Fill roles quickly to keep projects on track.

 

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How It Works

Our contractor process is simple and designed to remove administrative burden

We start by working closely with you to define the project scope, required skills, and timelines. This ensures we fully understand your objectives and can identify contractors who will deliver the right results.

Using our extensive network of pre-vetted professionals, we source contractors who have the exact skills, certifications, and experience needed for your project. Every candidate is carefully matched to your technical and cultural requirements.

We provide a shortlist of suitable contractors, each accompanied by:

  • Detailed CVs outlining their experience and qualifications.
  • References from previous clients or projects.
  • A summary of relevant project histories.

Once a contractor is selected, the process for clients is straightforward:

  • All-inclusive day rate: You pay Hamilton Barnes a single, all-inclusive day rate for the contractor.
  • We manage everything else:
    1. Conduct background checks and screenings.
    2. Complete full onboarding and handle all administration.
    3. Arrange contracts with the contractor’s Limited Company (for outside IR35 roles) or through our Employer of Record (for inside IR35 roles).
    4. Handle contractor payments via our Timesheet portal, with you simply approving timesheets periodically.
    5. Ensure full compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.

Essentially, your only responsibility is paying the agreed day rate. Hamilton Barnes takes care of all paperwork, compliance, and contractor management, making the engagement completely seamless and hassle-free.

Examples

Day Rates & Investment

Day rates for contractors vary depending on role, location, level of expertise, and project requirements. The tables below provide example rates to give you an idea of the structure and range for different positions.

Rates can vary based on individual skills, certifications, and project complexity, so the figures are intended as a guide rather than a fixed schedule.


Business Architect

Level
UK
Offshore
Trainee
N/A
N/A
Associate
£650
£400
Senior
£850
£550
Lead
£950
£500
Principal
£1,050
£600
Chief
£1,150
£650







Data Architect

Level
UK
Offshore
Trainee
N/A
N/A
Associate
£700
£425
Senior
£900
£550
Lead
£1,000
£600
Principal
£1,100
£650
Chief
£1,200
£700




Enterprise Architect

Level
UK
Offshore
Trainee
N/A
N/A
Associate
£750
£450
Senior
£950
£575
Lead
£1,100
£650
Principal
£1,200
£700
Chief
£1,300
£750




Network Architect

Level
UK
Offshore
Trainee
N/A
N/A
Associate
£650
£400
Senior
£800
£500
Lead
£900
£550
Principal
£1,000
£600
Chief
£1,100
£650




Security Architect

Level
UK
Offshore
Trainee
N/A
N/A
Associate
£700
£425
Senior
£900
£550
Lead
£1,150
£600
Principal
£1,150
£650
Chief
£1,250
£725




Solution Architect

Level
UK
Offshore
Trainee
N/A
N/A
Associate
£650
£400
Senior
£850
£525
Lead
£950
£575
Principal
£1,050
£625
Chief
£1,150
£675




Technical Architect

Level
UK
Offshore
Trainee
N/A
N/A
Associate
£650
£400
Senior
£800
£500
Lead
£900
£550
Principal
£1,000
£600
Chief
£1,100
£650





Finding the talent, you need

Why you should work with Hamilton Barnes

Hamilton Barnes specialises exclusively in network, security, and telecom contractors, giving you access to highly relevant talent. With a global network and local expertise, we can source candidates quickly while maintaining quality. Our end-to-end service covers everything from sourcing and vetting to payments and compliance, ensuring a seamless and hassle-free experience for your business.

FAQ's for Contract Recruitment

We deliver contractors across Enterprise NetworkingCyber SecurityNetworking Security, and Infrastructure & Cloud projects. This includes specialist engineers, consultants, and project teams equipped to support both short-term initiatives and large-scale technical programmes.

Yes. We support regional, national, and multi-country projects. Our global network allows us to deploy contractors wherever your project demands - on-site, hybrid, or fully remote.

Very quickly. We typically deliver qualified contractor CVs within hours, with many candidates able to start within 24–72 hours, depending on project requirements and compliance checks.

Yes. We maintain a large pool of pre-screened, certified, and project-ready contractors, enabling rapid mobilisation for urgent roles or last-minute changes.

We support short-term, fixed-term, long-term, and rolling contracts. Many engagements extend through project phases, and we can scale teams up or down as your demand evolves.

Yes. We manage the full contractor process - payroll, timesheets, onboarding, compliance, and ongoing administration, removing operational burden from your internal teams.

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