Are you a STEM contractor who prefers Outside IR35 assignments and regulated, technically interesting projects?
I’m building a new interim & contract network at Cranleigh STEM for future projects across:
Quality & Compliance
QA / Quality Consultants
Validation & CSV
Quality Systems & Supplier Quality
GxP / GMP / Regulatory support
Engineering & Manufacturing
Manufacturing & Process Engineers
Bioprocess / Scale-up Engineers
Technical & Capital Projects Engineers
Operations & Production leadership (interim)
Delivery & Transformation
Technical Project / Programme Managers
Operational & site transformation specialists
This is for future contract opportunities that are:
Structured with Outside IR35 in mind
Focused on regulated and technical environments
Project-led rather than backfill-heavy
Locations we actively cover:
London & South East
London, Reading, Slough, Maidenhead, Stevenage
Northern England
Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Sheffield, Newcastle upon Tyne, York
Scotland
Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dundee, Aberdeen
Why register?
I work with science, engineering and manufacturing organisations that:
Use specialist contractors
Need people who can deliver in regulated environments
And are rethinking how they engage contractors ahead of the April changes
Registering simply means:
· You’re on my radar when suitable Outside IR35-led opportunities come up
· You’re contacted before roles are pushed widely to the market
Interested?
If you’re a contractor working in any of the areas above and would like to be considered for future assignments, drop me a message with:
Your role focus + preferred locations + availability
or connect with me directly: lewis@cranleighstem.co.uk
(This is not a live vacancy – this is to build a specialist contractor network for upcoming projects.)
Cranleigh STEM is a specialist recruitment partner in STEM, Sustainability, and SHEQ. We work with innovative organisations and purpose-led professionals to help solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges, from advancing clean technologies to driving scientific discovery.
We understand that progress in these fields depends on people. Our role is to connect the right individuals with the right teams, whether that’s scientists in the lab, engineers on the ground, or leaders at the helm.
🚀 Our Mission
To support innovative organisations by delivering the talent they need to grow, evolve, and make a meaningful impact in their field.
🔎 Our Core Values
Challenge
We’re comfortable working in complex, technical spaces. We approach every brief with curiosity and care, asking the right questions to deliver people who can genuinely move your organisation forward.
Collaboration
We see recruitment as a partnership. That means open communication, transparency, and shared goals, whether you’re building a team or looking for your next role.
Commitment
We take pride in the work we do. We’re committed to high standards, long-term relationships, and doing what’s right for our clients, our candidates, and the industries we serve.
💡 Our Purpose
To contribute to a more sustainable and innovative future by helping organisations in science and technology attract and retain the talent they need to grow responsibly and with purpose.
🌍 Our Reach
Headquartered in South London, we work with clients and candidates across the UK, Europe, and the USA.
🔬 Areas of Expertise
Biotechnology
Pharmaceuticals
Chemicals & Materials
Food Technology
Clean Technology
Electric Vehicles & Sustainable Engineering
If you're hiring or exploring your next move in STEM, we’re here to help.
