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IT Security Engineer / Cyber Security Engineer / office based IT Cyber Security team looking for an experienced IT Cyber Security Engineer someone who likes end to end solution develivery in IT security. Tech stack - CyberArk, Mimecast, antivirus, EDR, Crowdstrike, Security Awareness Platform, KnowBe4, O 365, Web Proxy/proxies, Phishing, Policies, AD/Active Directory. You will be responsible for ensuring the correct level of security integrity to protect systems, information, personal data and people from cyber-attacks and unauthorised access for an amazing client who offer progression and development. The role is a real mix of exciting projects and BAU and you really can make the role your own. Someone who is proactive, likes to get stuck in and likes to see things to completion. Previous end to end experience in cyber security would be preferred. A good all-rounder who has now specialised in IT and Cyber security. Hands on Cyber Security ensuring the security and resilience of IT systems. Working with the wider business to support existing and new projects for infrastructure, application, and operations teams to ensure existing systems are improved and new systems are implemented to continuously improve our security posture. Working on design and architecture. You will lead and support IT security projects, ensuring secure, timely, and effective project delivery. The client would like someone with NIST and Cyber Essentials. Strong knowledge of network security, endpoint protection, and threat detection/protection. Always staying one step ahead, investigating cybersecurity tools to ensure strong, up-to-date defences across on-prem, cloud AWS and SaaS environments. The role is office based in Staffordshire and the client offer a lovely collaborative working environment. You will receive continuous training and development, be able to see projects through end to end.

Senior C# Developer - .NetCore, API, NuGet, ORM, Linq2DB Talented, Senior C# .NET Developer to work on a feature rich platform. Developing features modern .NET helping shape the future of sustainable transport. Participate in planning, architecture discussions, code reviews to ensure clean reliable code. Core Web API development needed for an excellent, fast paced, innovative tech driven client. Working on real-time payment software you will be working on exciting tech (EV) electric vehicle software and joining a small professional, highly talented SW dev team. Expertise in C# .NET. Experience of enhancing web and microservices systems, AWS, creating managnig internal NuGet packages. C# development .NET Core .Net Core Web API development ORM - Linq2DB, Entity framework .Net5 Docker, CI/CD Git Agile Coding and programming in C# and .NetCore, .Net5+ developing new features into micro services code base. Writing and documenting services to integrate to and consumer external APIs whilst maintain existing systems which are web, microservices. You will be involved writing Nuget packages, developing unit and integration tests, performing code reviews, and debugging systems! Working in an Agile software development environment, working with CI/CD pipeline tech, ORM Technologies, Docker composer, Kubernetes, and cloud AWS/Azure. This an excellent opportunity for someone who has a drive for continuous improvement. Hybrid working 3 days office in Crewe, Cheshire, 2 days remote so must be local to the client site.

Our client is looking for a Smart Metering Energy Consultant with both either/or Gas and Electricity industry experience. The role of Smart Metering Energy Consultant will involve implementing Smart Metering products for new and existing clients. The successful applicant will be involved in projects from the initial definition of the scope through to go-live and post implementation support. The ideal candidate will possess both Utility industry experience (Energy) plus Smart (DCC) knowledge allied with excellent communication and analytical skills and a thorough understanding of the UK energy Market both from a Supplier and Industry Participant point of view. The consultant will display a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail, be self-motivated and able to work part of a team. Experience in methodologies such as Sprint / Agile and implementing software products from planning through to go-live is also desirable. Essential Skills and Experience Subject matter expertise and a deep understanding of the end-to-end industry defined processes operating in the UK Energy Retail Market, including knowledge of upcoming industry changes such as Faster Switching, Consequential Changes, MHHS (Market Wide Half Hourly Settlement) and Smart DUIS changes Subject matter expertise and understanding of the UK Smart Metering implementation including SMETS1, SMETS2, Enrolment and Adoption, Installation Activities and DCC Detailed knowledge of the relationships between industry participants in the market including the governance, regulation of and the data transfer/communications mechanisms which support these relationships Knowledge of key drivers of change within either the Gas or Electricity industry segments Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Strong written and verbal communication competencies Experienced in both connectivity and system integration testing, specifically focusing on MOP (Meter Operator) integration / connectivity testing for Smart Meter installations, updates and exchanges.

Our client is seeking experienced Asset Managers across all levels to oversee a portfolio of renewable energy assets, including wind, solar, and battery storage projects across Ireland and the UK. This is a hybrid role, office-based 2-3 days per week, with the option to work from home for the remaining days following a successful probationary period. Key Responsibilities: Provide strategic and operational leadership for a portfolio of renewable energy assets. Oversee performance, maintenance, compliance, financial management, and stakeholder reporting to ensure assets deliver across generation, storage, grid services, and revenue streams. Conduct wind turbine, solar farm, and battery storage inspections and produce technical reports. Monitor and coordinate the operation of wind farms to ensure safe, effective, and efficient performance. Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. Oversee the introduction of ancillary grid services and performance optimisation initiatives. Attributes: Proven experience in asset management within the energy sector, preferably renewables. Strong leadership and team management skills. Excellent understanding of operational safety, maintenance strategies, and performance optimisation. Commercial acumen with experience reviewing proposals and contracts. Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach. Strong communicator and influencer across all levels. Results-driven with a focus on safety and sustainability. Technical knowledge of wind, solar, and battery storage technologies.

Our client is seeking experienced Asset Managers across all levels to oversee a portfolio of renewable energy assets, including wind, solar, and battery storage projects across Ireland and the UK. This is a hybrid role, office-based 2-3 days per week, with the option to work from home for the remaining days following a successful probationary period. Key Responsibilities: Provide strategic and operational leadership for a portfolio of renewable energy assets. Oversee performance, maintenance, compliance, financial management, and stakeholder reporting to ensure assets deliver across generation, storage, grid services, and revenue streams. Conduct wind turbine, solar farm, and battery storage inspections and produce technical reports. Monitor and coordinate the operation of wind farms to ensure safe, effective, and efficient performance. Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. Oversee the introduction of ancillary grid services and performance optimisation initiatives. Attributes: Proven experience in asset management within the energy sector, preferably renewables. Strong leadership and team management skills. Excellent understanding of operational safety, maintenance strategies, and performance optimisation. Commercial acumen with experience reviewing proposals and contracts. Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach. Strong communicator and influencer across all levels. Results-driven with a focus on safety and sustainability. Technical knowledge of wind, solar, and battery storage technologies.

Junior Project Manager Junior project Manager who has had commercial working experience in an IT environment either IT Infrastructure, software development and/or systems integration. This is working for an excellent, successful, established MSP working on exciting client projects. You will be responsible for supporting senior Project Managers and Head of Projects in planning, execution, and delivery of IT projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope and budget. You will gain hands on experience in managing IT projects within a collaborative environment. Assisting with project planning, coordination, stakeholder communication, project documentation & reporting, risk/issue management, resource management, QA. Involved with developing project schedules, tracking progress to ensure timely delivery, ensure stakeholders are kept informed of project status, risks and issues. Maintain project documentation, project plans, reports, risks and change requests. This is an office-based role in Stoke on Trent (ST1). You must be willing to gain security clearance or have SC already. A British citizen or have lived and worked continuously in the UK for the past 5 years.

Security Cleared Test Lead (UAT, Systems Test) ITIL, ISTQB, Test Lead with current security clearance or must be able to gain SC before commencing employment. Looking for an agile/flexible test lead, someone who can work on their own initiative across different systems. Creating plans, run test team, specify tools, and look at documentation. This would require an experienced tester who has experience of gathering requirements for test cases, doing hands on testing and as the business grow and develops services grow with them. You will write and execute test plans with excellent communication skills working with all levels of the business. Bridging the gap between technical and non-technical, stakeholders, engineers, service teams. Experience tester who is ISTQB and ITIL focused. Developing test plans, strategies, test cases based on project reqs & specs. Functional, performance, UAT to validate the quality of services. End to end test, operational test, component, and systems testing. Previous experience of working for an MSP or within the defence sector would be highly advantageous. Primarily office based in Stoke on Trent. You must have security clearance or will need to obtain SC before starting and then onto DV clearance.

PA to the CEO / HR Administrator Stoke-on-Trent We re partnering with a growing and highly respected organisation in the defence sector to recruit a PA to the CEO & HR Administrator . This is a key, high-profile role at the heart of the business, supporting the CEO, Senior Leadership Team, and Board. It s more than a traditional PA role you ll be trusted, relied upon, and involved, combining senior-level PA support with hands-on HR administration and exposure to a variety of important projects. No two days are the same. In this role, you will manage the CEO s diary, coordinate meetings and UK travel, and prepare and distribute Board and leadership documentation. You will act as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, while also supporting HR administration including contracts, onboarding, system updates, and compliance. We re looking for an experienced PA or Executive Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced, professional environment. You should be highly organised, proactive, and confident working with senior stakeholders. Ideally, you will have experience in the defence sector and be willing to obtain SC clearance if successful. This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a trusted, varied role with exposure to senior leadership and the chance to make a real impact within a growing organisation. For more info please get in touch.

Our client has an exciting new opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor their team in the UK. This position will be based in their Stockport office supporting a number of Energy, Power & Renewable projects - including sites in the North West. They are a leading international provider of innovative Mechanical, Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering Solutions. Their core sectors are Energy, Power and Renewables, Pharma, Food & Beverage, and Data Centres. They provide best in class contracting solutions with in-house, flexible resources capable of delivering a personable and consistent service to their customers. Over the past 40 years, they have delivered projects for Irish and multinational clients across the globe. They are currently expanding significantly, and are delivering large scale projects across Ireland, the UK, Germany, Denmark and Sweden. They recognise that continued business success depends on their commitment to and development of their people. They are determined to create a diverse and equal workforce and to ensure their company appeals to the best and brightest people. They wish for all employees to realise their full potential and have the opportunity to grow and develop during their career. They are also working continuously to promote a culture of positive wellbeing through their wellbeing programmes and supports to employees and their families through their Employee Assistance Programme and the Lighthouse Club. Key Responsibilities Management and ownership of the commercial and contractual requirements through the life cycle of the project. Responsibility for interface Client Commercial/Contract Team. Project Procurement including Sub-contractors. Conduct cost and risk analysis. Review all incoming correspondence from Employers, Design Team and /or subcontractors, to identify contractually critical items and to initiate replies. Manage commercial aspects of subcontractors. Provide project costing, margin & cashflow reports. Manage project change order procedures and agree costs with client. Knowledge, Skills & Experience Suitable Candidates must have a 3rd level qualification in Construction Economics / Quantity Surveying and a minimum of 18 months experience working as a Surveyor. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Previous experience working in the electrical/mechanical field. Ability to prioritise workload according to deadlines together with a high attention to detail. Ability to influence colleagues at all levels. Enjoy working as part of a high performing team. Why Work with Them 23 days annual leave Company Pension contributions, Life and Disability cover Private Health Insurance contribution Educational Assistance, CPD, Chartership supports and upskilling opportunities Opportunities for international assignments to work on one of their European projects in Sweden, Denmark, or Germany.

Field Engineer (Infrastructure, Networking) Stoke on Trent office / UK We re looking for an experienced hands-on IT Field Engineer with strong IT infrastructure support, networking LAN/WAN, Cisco switches, firewalls and wireless technologies experience for an amazing client. This is an exciting, varied, and fast paced role. You will be working for a leading organisation with offices in Stoke on Trent at the heart of IT operations, maintaining and deploying network, hardware, and AV systems across all UK offices. Your work will ensure seamless IT infrastructure during office refits, relocations, and acquisitions . You ll handle installation, configuration, and maintenance of equipment including MFDs, wireless access points, Cisco switches, firewalls, and AV systems. You ll troubleshoot and optimise network performance, implement consistent standards, and support firewall setups and network segmentation. This role also gives you the chance to lead IT setup for mergers and acquisitions , ensuring smooth integration of new offices and systems. This would suit someone who likes being out and about, a mix of nationwide travel for project work and the remainder of the time in the Stoke office, focusing on continuous improvement, monitoring, and maintenance of IT infrastructure. Expenses petrol / overnight stays, and meals are all covered by the client. Driving licence required. For more information, please get in touch.

Operations Director Onshore Wind (Renewable O&M) Our client is a market-leading provider of Operations & Maintenance services in the Onshore Wind sector . With a strong pipeline of projects and ambitious growth plans, they are seeking an Operations Director to lead the delivery of complex, high-value O&M projects and drive operational excellence across their portfolio. The Role As Operations Director, you will take full ownership of O&M activities within the onshore renewable sector, with responsibility for the end-to-end management of turbine and blade maintenance operations . This is a senior leadership role where you will be instrumental in shaping strategy, building high-performing teams, and ensuring best-in-class service for clients. What s on Offer Highly competitive salary + performance bonus Clear career progression with a defined leadership pathway Flexible remote working , with only 1 2 days per month in the office A company culture that values your expertise and encourages you to make a real impact Key Responsibilities Develop and implement an operational strategy aligned with business goals Lead and inspire teams of technicians and engineers to deliver excellence Ensure strict adherence to health & safety regulations and SOPs Act as a key client-facing leader , managing and strengthening relationships Oversee project delivery to ensure work is completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards Drive continuous improvement across all operational areas About You 8+ years experience leading complex operational teams, ideally within renewable energy Proven track record in onshore wind operations & maintenance Strong commercial awareness and budget management expertise In-depth knowledge of Health & Safety compliance Bachelor s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline

Cloud Infrastructure Engineer Stoke on Trent (AWS, Azure, GCP) Infrastructure Cloud Engineer with 2-3 years experience with Cloud platforms, our client is flexible around AWS, Azure, or GCP. You will have Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates. This would suit an experienced engineer with Linux/Unix or Windows server administration in a cloud or virtualised environment with basic networking (VPCs, subnets, routing, firewalls, VPNs) in a cloud context. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps is desired. My client would be looking for someone with scripting langs Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automation. Understanding monitoring tools, logging tools such as CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, Stackdriver or similar. This is to join a highly talented growing team in Stoke on Trent, supporting exciting projects and delivering secure, scalable, and cost-effective solutions to end clients. You ll help design, implement, and maintain cloud infrastructure across public and hybrid environments, using Infrastructure-as-Code tools. The role also involves monitoring for performance, availability, and security, as well as assisting with incident response and troubleshooting. Collaboration is key, and you ll work with engineers and architects to create reusable templates, drive automation, and support cost optimisation. This is a great opportunity to take the next step in your career, working on high-security projects in a collaborative environment. For more info pls get in touch.

IT Analyst / IT Engineer / Stoke on Trent office / Field work, nationwide UK Looking for an experienced, technical, hands on IT Analyst with strong engineering skills who is happy to work in the office and travel across the UK. This is an exciting opportunity for an amazing client who is growing. You will assist them on their journey by helping with aquisitions, a seamless IT infrastructure, helping with office refits, refurbs so a varied and exciting role. You will have strong IT infrastructure support, networking experience with LAN/WAN, Cisco switches, firewalls and wireless tech. You will join a small team maintaining and deploying network, hardware, and AV systems across UK offices. This would suit a strong communicator, who likes working in a team collaboratively but also very capable of working independently, who is proactive and like variety. You'll be responsible for hardware, the installation, configuration, and maintenance of equipment including MFDs, wireless access points, Cisco switches, firewalls, and AV systems. Troubleshooting, optimising network performance, implementing standards, and supporting firewall setups and network segmentation. This would suit someone who likes variety, a blend of office work in Stoke or being on the road visiting other office. Your must be able to drive and have your own vehicle. Nationwide travel - Expenses petrol / overnight stays, and meals are all covered by the client. Driving licence mandatory and live close to the Stoke offices. For more information, please get in touch.