Average Test Manager salary in Birmingham

Associate Consultant – Test Lead + Senior System TesterJoin RT Consulting: Associate Consulting workforce Sector: Government / Public SafetyClearance: Active SC + NPPV3 requiredIR35: Outside – 6 month initial contractLocation: Hybrid (2 days per week onsite – Solihull)Start: ASAPWho we are RT Consulting are a trusted management consultancy and service provider. We deliver highly capable and effective value for money solutions to our clients as the ‘customer friend’ and trusted partner across Defence, Policing, Central and Local Government.Who you areWe are seeking Test Leads and Senior System Testers with current SC + NPPV3 clearance lead testing strategy and execution across large, multi team programmes, ensuring quality is embedded across the full software delivery lifecycle.What you’ll be doingDefine and lead programme-level test strategy and governanceOversee system, integration, regression, and performance testingDrive automation using JUnit, Cucumber, Selenium, and JMeterImplement service virtualisation (WireMock) and robust data validation (PostgreSQL)Embed testing into CI/CD pipelines and modern engineering practicesManage risks, reporting, and cross-team coordinationCoach and mentor high-performing test and automation teamsChampion continuous improvement across tooling, quality standards, and delivery practicesCore Skills & ExperienceProven experience leading testing in complex, multi-system environmentsStrong hands-on automation backgroundDeep understanding of microservices and distributed architecturesExperience with CI/CD tooling and modern DevOps practicesExcellent stakeholder management and client-facing communication skillsNice to HaveGovernment or consultancy delivery experienceDocker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)Contract testing and API/service-level validationObservability tooling (Grafana, Prometheus, ELK)BDD/TDD and quality-driven engineering practicesWhat you’ll getYou join a community of specialists across Defence, Government, Policing and wider Public Sector programmes, where knowledge sharing, peer support and professional connection are part of the culture.Priority access to new consultancy opportunities, Dedicated relationship support,Ongoing contact with a Relationship Manager who provides guidance, check-ins and forward planning to help minimise gaps between assignments.An invitation to Society events, meetups and community touchpoints, we aim to ensure you feel supported, valued and engaged throughout your consultancy journey.A consultancy environment that reflects our Group Values — Integrity & Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, High Performance, Innovation, Agility, Client Centricity & People Focused.How to express interest Apply now & Contact us to arrange a confidential conversation.

? Manufacturing UAT & PAT Test Analyst £25 per hour | 12-Month ContractMonday-Friday | 9am-5pmMinimum 3 Days On-Site (Increasing to 5 During Deployments/Business Needs)Location: Castle Bromwich, Solihull, West Midlands An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Manufacturing UAT & PAT Test Analyst to support the deployment of cutting-edge digital systems within a brand-new, specialist automotive facility. This role offers the chance to work closely with some of the most advanced and prestigious vehicle programmes in the industry, contributing directly to a major digital transformation journey. The successful candidate will join a high-performing Business Systems Delivery function, an expert team that bridges the gap between technical delivery and operational adoption. Combining Business Change, Training, and Testing, the team ensures that new manufacturing systems are deployed seamlessly, effectively, and globally. ?? The Opportunity Working within a site-based testing team and reporting to a Test Manager, the Test Analyst will take a key role in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and Production Acceptance Testing (PAT) for system deliveries impacting manufacturing execution, quality, and reporting processes. This is a hands-on, influential position requiring strong coordination, structured testing discipline, and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, many of whom may not be familiar with testing methodologies. ?? Key Responsibilities Testing & Governance* Facilitating governance readiness sessions to confirm test-phase entry criteria* Creating and executing detailed manual UAT and PAT test scripts* Capturing and evidencing test results using test management tools (HP ALM primarily, some Jira exposure)* Recording, tracking, and driving defects through to resolution* Producing or contributing to Test Completion Reports Stakeholder Engagement* Working closely with manufacturing, engineering, quality, and digital teams* Representing the test function professionally in status updates and reviews* Supporting cross-site testing activity when required Operational Support* Ensuring all business requirements are tested, validated, and fully met* Upholding governance, compliance, and quality throughout the testing lifecycle �? Skills & Experience Required * 5+ years' experience in a similar Test Analyst role with hands-on UAT experience* Manufacturing experience (desirable)* Strong analytical skills (data flow testing, statistical interpretation)* Proficient with HP ALM; Jira experience desirable* Understanding of Waterfall and/or Agile delivery methodologies* Strong communication and stakeholder-management capabilities* Confident user of Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, SharePoint)* ISTQB or ISEB Foundation level qualification preferred �? Why This Role Stands Out * £25 per hour with a stable 12-month contract* Involvement in industry-leading automotive technology and operations* A key role within a major digital transformation programme* Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm working pattern* Minimum 3 days on-site, rising to 5 during deployments This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Test Analyst to join a specialist transformation team and play a pivotal role in deploying high-impact manufacturing systems. Ideal for candidates seeking a structured, hands-on, and influential testing environment.

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has a clear mission - to grow the UK economy. The Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) directorate develops and operates tools and services to support us in this mission and is seeking a Platform Test Lead experienced in test automation (PaaS/SaaS), coding (Python or Java), test frameworks & BDD (e.g. Gherkin/Cucumber), CI/CD pipelines, containerisation (Docker/Kubernetes), cloud platforms (AWS preferred), and infrastructure-as-code (e.g. Terraform). London £65,826 to £81,674, National £62,103 to £78,054 plus £17,991 annual pension contribution. 40% to 60% hybrid working. As Platform Test Lead, you will play a critical role in ensuring the DBT Platform is robust, secure, and scalable by embedding quality assurance into its design and delivery. You'll lead the development of platform-wide test strategies, support automated testing across infrastructure and services, and collaborate with technical leaders to drive continuous improvement. This role supports DBT's digital transformation goals and contributes to the strategic evolution of the platform.Role Overview of the Platform Test Lead:This is a technical and strategically critical role within our Technology portfolio at DBT, overseeing a platform that supports internal and external services. You will lead the evolution of the DBT Platform's testing strategy, ensuring it is robust, secure, scalable and efficient. You will work closely with platform engineers, technical architects, cyber security and service teams to embed quality assurance into the platform's design and delivery.You will play a key role in shaping how we test and assure platform capabilities, bringing your experience of test automation, infrastructure testing and DevOps practices. You'll work across DDaT to understand future needs and help teams validate and deliver against them. You'll also contribute to platform governance and technical decision-making, ensuring testing supports strategic goals.This is a technical leadership role requiring experience with cloud-hosted platforms. The successful candidate will be well-versed in implementing and optimising automated testing, deployment pipelines, and performance metrics like DORA. You will have an understanding of emerging technologies, enabling you to guide innovation and resilience across the platform.You must have a proven track record of leading test engineering for large-scale platform operations or infrastructure products, ensuring stability, scalability and strategic alignment with organisational goals.Main responsibilities for the Platfrom Test Lead:Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of automated test frameworks for platform components and services.Define and own platform-level test strategies, including integration, performance, security, and end-to-end testing across multi-account environments.Collaborate with Platform Engineers, Technical Architects, and Cyber SMEs to ensure testing supports platform priorities.Drive improvements in deployment testing, enabling faster, more reliable releases with reduced support burden.Support FinOps and observability initiatives by ensuring test coverage includes cost-impacting behaviours and performance metrics.Champion testability in platform design, simplifying environment setup and enabling self-service testing for service teams.Coach and mentor engineers in test automation, quality assurance, and continuous delivery practices.Monitor test suite health, reduce technical debt, and ensure test infrastructure is scalable and cost-effective. Essential Skills:Proven experience in test automation for infrastructure and platform engineering, including maturing PaaS/SaaS products.Strong coding skills (Python or Java), with experience building reusable test frameworks, utilities, and using BDD approaches (e.g. Gherkin/Cucumber) for collaborative testing.Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, containerisation (Docker/Kubernetes), cloud platforms (AWS preferred), and infrastructure-as-code (e.g. Terraform).Familiarity with observability and performance testing tools (Datadog, ELK, Grafana, Locust, JMeter), plus an understanding of cyber security testing principles and logging requirements.Ability to coach multidisciplinary teams, embed quality practices in agile delivery, and apply FinOps-aware testing approaches (e.g. cost-impact validation, resource optimisation).It is desirable that you have:Knowledge of platform engineering patterns (g. sidecar architecture, secure base images, technical contracts).Familiarity with accessibility and security testing standards (g. OWASP, WCAG).BenefitsAlongside your salary, DBT contributes £17,991 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.Learning and development tailored to your roleAn environment with flexible working optionsA culture encouraging inclusion and diversityCivil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%If you would like to find out more about the role, the Platform Engineering team and what it's like to work at DBT, we are holding a Hiring Manager Q&A session for this role where you can virtually 'meet the team' on Wednesday 25th February at 12.30pm. Follow the Apply button to book your spot on the advertisers site.