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Technology and engineering contractors placed across the UK and Europe.
Our contractor network is active, pre-vetted, and available at short notice. We aim to have a relevant shortlist in front of you within 48 hours — and we handle IR35 status determinations as standard. Speed matters in the contract market, but speed without quality creates problems. Every contractor in our network has been interviewed and technically assessed. When we say someone is available and ready, we mean it — not just that they responded to a message.
About Surge Talent
Surge Talent is a contractor-focused recruitment agency specialising in technology and engineering. We place developers, architects, data engineers, and infrastructure specialists on short and long-term contracts — quickly, accurately, and with minimal friction. IR35 advice included as standard.
We built Surge Talent for the contract market specifically — which means our processes, our people, and our tools are optimised for speed and compliance. We don't try to do everything. We focus on technology and engineering contracting, and we do it better than generalist agencies because that focus is deliberate.
48-Hour Turnaround
We know contract timelines are tight. We aim to have a relevant shortlist in front of you within two working days.
IR35 Ready
We provide clear IR35 status determinations on every role and work with compliant payment solutions to keep engagements straightforward.
Active Contractor Network
We don't post-and-pray. Our contractors are known to us, already vetted, and ready to start.
Live Contracts
Java Developer — Outside IR35
London · £550 – £650/day
A leading financial services firm requires a Java Developer for a 6-month initial contract.
View RoleCloud Architect — Outside IR35
Remote · £700 – £850/day
A major retail group requires a Cloud Architect with strong AWS expertise.
View RoleData Engineer — Inside IR35
Manchester · £400 – £475/day
A public sector organisation requires a Data Engineer to support a data platform build.
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