Senior Test and Trials ConsultantLocation: Hampshire (Onsite) Duration: 18 Months Clearance: DV Clearance required (Active)Rate: 530 to 570 per day - Outside IR35OverviewWe are seeking a Senior Test and Trials Consultant to provide specialist oversight and assurance across a highly secure government IT infrastructure programme.This role will focus on shaping, governing, and assuring test and trial activity, ensuring that infrastructure capabilities are validated, risks are identified early, and delivery remains aligned to operational requirements.The successful candidate will act as a trusted adviser to programme leadership, providing independent challenge, structured guidance, and leadership across complex test environments.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide strategic oversight and assurance of Test and Trials activity across the programmeReview and shape Test and Trials Strategies, Plans, and governance frameworksAdvise programme leadership on test readiness, risks, and delivery confidenceProvide independent challenge to ensure robust validation and assurance practicesSupport planning and execution of system integration, acceptance, and operational trialsEngage with engineering, cyber, and operational stakeholders to ensure coordinated test deliveryProduce high-level assurance reporting and readiness assessmentsIdentify delivery risks and recommend mitigation strategiesSupport transition into service and operational acceptance activitiesEssential Skills and ExperienceActive DV ..... full job details .....