In the last few weeks the most highly sought after contractors have been Java Developers. The demand is there but unfortunately there just aren't enough suitably qualified contractors. On average a contractor with Java / J2EE experience can earn between £350 and £450 per day, that figure can rise vastly for some contractors with extensive experience. If you've got 3 or more years commercial experience with Java BITE Consulting would like to hear from you. We regularly receive calls from top agencies looking for Java developers and will aim to get you working within 2-3 weeks of arriving to the UK.

Additional support is available for those on a two year working holiday visa, the BITE Relocation Umbrella allows contractors to claim their flight costs over to the UK as an expense.

Source: BITE Consulting

Source: Annual Stats booklet 2005-06, www.ukvisa.gov.uk

For those coming over to the UK on a 2 year working holiday visa there have been some recent changes in the application of legislation affecting contractors. You can no longer be the director of your own company, or work as a professional sports person. If you are already in the UK, are contracting and on a two year working holiday visa you need to ensure you are operating legally. If you are arriving soon and intending to contract, make sure you're up-to-date on the new MSC (managed service company) legislation, the last thing you want to do is something illegal. New legislation can also leave the individual contractor liable, not the end client or the agent.