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Lead Azure Platform Engineer/Cloud Operations Manager Huge opportunity to grow - £85,000 to £90,000 plus excellent benefits - Flexible on 2 days a week in the office (preferred presence, but not essential) - Worthing, West Sussex Core elements: Man-management + communication skills. Azure-native services (PaaS + IaaS). DevOps/Platform Engineer/Automation skills. Ownership of enterprise landing zones. Terraform-driven IaC strategy. Leading teams/mentoring. Stakeholder management & communication. Operating model/platform governance Overview of the Lead Azure Platform Engineer/Cloud Operations Manager position: A large organisation that has far reaching impacts on the environment, the community and our ecosystem, seek an experienced Lead Azure Platform Engineer/Cloud Operations Manager to help play a critical role in the design, implementation, and ongoing operation of the companies cloud infrastructure, with a strong emphasis on Microsoft Azure. As a key technical contributor within the Cloud Operations function, you will be responsible for ensuring that cloud-based services are available, secure, efficient, and cost-effective. This includes provisioning and managing compute, storage, networking, and identity services, as well as supporting the use of advanced PaaS capabilities and analytics platforms. You will be in a hands-on role that demands strong technical expertise, a problem-solving mindset, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement. You will support the development and operation of cloud Landing Zones and act as a trusted delivery partner for internal stakeholders and project teams. By applying DevOps and automation principles, you will reduce manual overhead, accelerate delivery cycles, and improve operational resilience. You will contribute to broader strategic goals by supporting the shift from traditional on-premises infrastructure to scalable, cloud-native services aligned with an "as-a-service" delivery model. As the Senior Azure Platform/Cloud Operations Lead you will also work closely with security, compliance, and disaster recovery teams to ensure that cloud services are not only high-performing and flexible, but also resilient and governed appropriately. As they continue to grow its cloud footprint, this position offers an opportunity to shape how cloud services are delivered across the business. It is ideal for someone looking to deepen their technical expertise while contributing to a major enterprise-wide transformation in digital infrastructure. Responsibilities for the Lead Azure Platform Engineer/Cloud Operations Manager Lead position: Azure Cloud Engineering: Build, configure, and maintain Azure cloud environments (IaaS, PaaS, storage, networking, identity). Deploy and support Azure Landing Zones in line with enterprise architecture standards. Support the transition from IaaS to PaaS services by designing and implementing modern cloud-native solutions. Monitor and manage cloud workloads to ensure availability, performance, and security. Operations & Automation: Implement infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools such as Bicep, ARM templates, or Terraform. Automate provisioning, scaling, and maintenance of cloud resources using DevOps pipelines and scripts (PowerShell, Azure CLI, CI/CD etc.). Monitor system health, respond to incidents, and participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement. Security, Governance & Compliance: Enforce cloud security best practices, including role-based access control (RBAC), encryption, and secure networking. Support compliance with internal policies and regulatory standards by ensuring guardrails and policies are in place. Collaborate with Security Operations and Compliance teams to remediate vulnerabilities and audit issues. Knowledge And Skills Needed for the Lead Azure Platform Engineer/Cloud Operations Manager position: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field or equivalent work experience. Extensive experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services and PaaS/IaaS solutions. Strong knowledge of landing zone architecture and best practices. Proven experience in defining and implementing cloud infrastructure standards and best practices. Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Knowledge of IaC tools like Terraform or CloudFormation to provision and manage infrastructure resources programmatically. Containerisation and Orchestration: Proficient with container technologies like Docker and container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes. Automation: Strong Scripting skills (eg, Python, PowerShell) and the ability to automate routine tasks and deployment processes for efficiency and consistency. Security: Expertise in cloud security best practices, identity and access management (IAM), encryption, and compliance frameworks (eg, PCI DSS, NIST). Networking: Strong knowledge of cloud networking concepts, including virtual networks, subnets, security groups, load balancers, and VPN configurations. DevOps Principles: An understanding of DevOps practices and the ability to integrate development and operations workflows for faster and more reliable deployments. FinOps (Cloud Financial Operations): Experience with managing cloud costs, optimising cloud spending, and implementing FinOps principles to drive cost-effective cloud strategies while balancing performance and scalability. Lead Azure Platform Engineer/Cloud Operations Manager Huge opportunity to grow - £85,000 to £90,000 plus excellent benefits - Flexible on 2 days a week in the office (preferred presence, but not essential) - Worthing, West Sussex

Senior Azure Cloud Ops Engineer - Worthing/Hybrid £65,000 - £70,000 plus benefits/bonus - Hybrid working in Worthing office 1 or 2 days per week Core notes: Along with the below, you will need experience in Azure with Firewalls, Front Door, Gateways, App Services - as well as some experience with data analytics. Strong communications/stakeholder management skills. Excellent soft skills required. Technically confident in abilities and experience. Azure/Azure Native Services. PaaS. IaaS. Terraform/Infrastructure as Code (IaC). Huge opportunity to grow. Overview of the Senior Azure Cloud Ops Engineer position: A large organisation that has far reaching impacts on the environment, the community and our ecosystem, seek an experienced Azure Cloud Ops Engineer to help play a critical role in the design, implementation, and ongoing operation of the companies cloud infrastructure, with a strong emphasis on Microsoft Azure. As a key technical contributor within the Cloud Operations function, you will be responsible for ensuring that cloud-based services are available, secure, efficient, and cost-effective. This includes provisioning and managing compute, storage, networking, and identity services, as well as supporting the use of advanced PaaS capabilities and analytics platforms. You will be in a hands-on role that demands strong technical expertise, a problem-solving mindset, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement. You will support the development and operation of cloud Landing Zones and act as a trusted delivery partner for internal stakeholders and project teams. By applying DevOps and automation principles, you will reduce manual overhead, accelerate delivery cycles, and improve operational resilience. You will contribute to broader strategic goals by supporting the shift from traditional on-premises infrastructure to scalable, cloud-native services aligned with an "as-a-service" delivery model. As the Cloud Operations Engineer you will also work closely with security, compliance, and disaster recovery teams to ensure that cloud services are not only high-performing and flexible, but also resilient and governed appropriately. As they continue to grow its cloud footprint, this position offers an opportunity to shape how cloud services are delivered across the business. It is ideal for someone looking to deepen their technical expertise while contributing to a major enterprise-wide transformation in digital infrastructure. Responsibilities for the Senior Azure Cloud Ops Engineer position: Azure Cloud Engineering: Build, configure, and maintain Azure cloud environments (IaaS, PaaS, storage, networking, identity). Deploy and support Azure Landing Zones in line with enterprise architecture standards. Support the transition from IaaS to PaaS services by designing and implementing modern cloud-native solutions. Monitor and manage cloud workloads to ensure availability, performance, and security. Operations & Automation: Implement infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools such as Bicep, ARM templates, or Terraform. Automate provisioning, scaling, and maintenance of cloud resources using DevOps pipelines and scripts (PowerShell, Azure CLI, CI/CD etc.). Monitor system health, respond to incidents, and participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement. Security, Governance & Compliance: Enforce cloud security best practices, including role-based access control (RBAC), encryption, and secure networking. Support compliance with internal policies and regulatory standards by ensuring guardrails and policies are in place. Collaborate with Security Operations and Compliance teams to remediate vulnerabilities and audit issues. Knowledge And Skills Needed for the Senior Azure Cloud Ops Engineer position: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field or equivalent work experience. Extensive experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services and PaaS/IaaS solutions. Strong knowledge of landing zone architecture and best practices. Proven experience in defining and implementing cloud infrastructure standards and best practices. Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Knowledge of IaC tools like Terraform or CloudFormation to provision and manage infrastructure resources programmatically. Containerisation and Orchestration: Proficient with container technologies like Docker and container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes. Automation: Strong Scripting skills (eg, Python, PowerShell) and the ability to automate routine tasks and deployment processes for efficiency and consistency. Security: Expertise in cloud security best practices, identity and access management (IAM), encryption, and compliance frameworks (eg, PCI DSS, NIST). Networking: Strong knowledge of cloud networking concepts, including virtual networks, subnets, security groups, load balancers, and VPN configurations. DevOps Principles: An understanding of DevOps practices and the ability to integrate development and operations workflows for faster and more reliable deployments. FinOps (Cloud Financial Operations): Experience with managing cloud costs, optimising cloud spending, and implementing FinOps principles to drive cost-effective cloud strategies while balancing performance and scalability. Senior Azure Cloud Ops Engineer - Worthing/Hybrid £65,000 - £70,000 plus benefits/bonus - Hybrid working in Worthing office 1 or 2 days per week

Senior Cost Controller - Brighton/Hybrid £62,000 plus excellent benefits and development opportunities/2 days per week either in the office or on site (3 days remote) The Senior Cost Controller is responsible for overseeing the cost control and forecast on key infrastructure projects. They will be responsible for robust cost management throughout the project life cycle ensuring accurate cost forecasting, detailed analysis of actual cost and assessing and monitoring change. Accountabilities for the Senior Cost Controller: Cost control: Manage and control project budgets, commitments, actual costs and forecasts aligned to project Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS). Responsible for high degree of forecasting accuracy for in month, in year and overall project Estimate at Completion (EAC). Prepare and manage accruals to ensure timely and accurate reflection of the Value of Work Done (VOWD)/Actual Cost Work Performed (ACWP) aligned to the project schedule. Update project forecasts to maintain an accurate and comprehensive Estimate to Complete (ETC) Produce monthly cost reports, including cost performance analysis, variances, trends, forecasts and contingency drawdown. Manage and report on cost performance through Earned Value Management (EVM) and Cost Performance Index (CPI). External partners: Conduct reviews of contractor cost reports and application for payments. Work collaboratively with external partners to ensure integrated cost forecasts are developed and maintained. Ensure monthly cost updates are received from external partners and integrated into main cost forecast. Review and understand monthly variances in external partner cost performance updates. Change Management: Manage the full life cycle of change events, including logging, quantifying, evaluating and implementing variations. Monitor and review external cost impact assessments for early warnings, compensation events and scope changes in accordance with NEC contract conditions. Stakeholder Management: Work collaboratively with other project controls functions, planning, risk, change ensuring alignment across all functions. Contribute to and support the Quantitative Cost Risk Analysis (QCRA) process. Skills & Competencies for the Senior Cost Controller: Demonstrable extensive experience working in a cost management role within large-scale infrastructure projects. Strong analytical and numerical capability. Proactive, detail-oriented and able to operate effectively in a fast-paced project environment. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the confidence to work closely with senior project leaders. Good interpersonal skills and ability to form effective working relationships with multiple stakeholders. Knowledge required for the Senior Cost Controller: Technical: Expert user of Cost Management software such as Prism, Hexagon EcoSys along with strong excel skills. Familiarity with NEC contracts and key clauses (clause 31, 32, early warnings, compensation events). Experience in dealing with regulatory bodies and reporting. Senior Cost Controller - Brighton/Hybrid £62,000 plus excellent benefits and development opportunities/2 days per week either in the office or on site (3 days remote)

New Business Sales Executive Location: Reading (100% office based) Duration: Full-Time, Permanent Salary: 35,000 base, 58,000 OTE, although uncapped commission and the opportunity to thrive. Core requirements: Cold Calling/New Business Generation. LinkedIn Skills. Experience of using sale generations medias, such as Sales Prospector/Zoom Info etc. Must be self-motivated. Consultative approach - pitch to clients. Proactive, think outside of the box. Language skills a bonus, as the target audience is global, although the business language is English. As a New Business Development Sales Executive, you will drive business growth by generating new opportunities and converting them into lasting client partnerships. From building your own pipeline to closing deals, you'll manage the full sales cycle with confidence and energy. You will be working for a world-leading provider of highly innovative psychometrics, who has been providing cutting-edge personality, emotional intelligence, and competency tools and qualification programmes for over 15 years - they are an already established, but also fast growing organisation, and the opportunities are endless - especially as their products are great for any SME and Global Corporation, even if going through downsizing, mergers, restructures, performance enhancements. This New Business Development Sales Executive role is ideal for a commercially minded, digitally savvy communicator who thrives on creating connections, delivering impactful solutions, and helping clients unlock value. You'll work closely with our supportive team, developing your skills in a learning-focused environment where initiative is encouraged, and every voice makes an impact. What you will be doing as the New Business Development Sales Executive: Generate leads through proactive outreach (cold calling), referrals, events, and LinkedIn networking. Nurture opportunities with timely follow-ups, discovery meetings, and tailored proposals. Manage the full sales cycle - from prospecting to pitching, negotiating, and closing. Present solutions to clients with confidence, aligning the companies products to their needs. Collaborate with colleagues to share leads, co-ordinate delivery, and win new business. Expand reach by attending conferences and exploring new markets. Track progress by capturing lead data and reporting feedback to management. What we're looking for: Degree-level education or equivalent work experience. Strong commercial acumen with a client-first approach. Excellent written and verbal communication skills (fluent English). Confident presenter with strong attention to detail. Organised, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple projects. Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Right to work in the UK. Desirable: Knowledge of organisational psychology, psychometrics, or the learning & development industry. New Business Sales Executive Location: Reading (100% office based) Duration: Full-Time, Permanent Salary: 35,000 base, 58,000 OTE, although uncapped commission and the opportunity to thrive.

Application Team Lead - Coupa Procurement APP £78,000 to £83,000 plus excellent benefits/Flexible working options and can be fully remote, office based on the south coast My client a leading technology strong Critical National Infrastructure organisation seek an experienced Procurement Application Team Lead with Coupa experience. You will form a core part of their ongoing digital transformation, with the Procurement Application Team Lead playing a key role in supporting and enhancing their enterprise systems. This role will lead the Digital Corporate Applications Procurement team, overseeing the support, maintenance and delivery of procurement systems across the ERP estate. You will ensure our procurement applications are reliable, integrated and aligned to business needs while enabling ongoing transformation. The role will involve the integration of Coupa with SAP, Workday, Maximo and other enterprise systems, using Coupa modules such as Procurement, Invoicing, SIM and CLM. Essential experience for the Procurement Application Team Lead: Need to be hands on, SME specialist on Coupa who has good knowledge of navigating and updating the system. Strong experience with ERP systems and procurement processes. Experience integrating procurement platforms with SAP or equivalent ERP systems. Proven experience in application management and system delivery. Strong stakeholder management and leadership experience. Experience working in Agile delivery environments. Key Responsibilities for the Procurement Application Team Lead: Lead and manage the Procurement Applications team, ensuring effective delivery of support and development services. Own the life cycle management of procurement applications including Coupa, SAP SRM and Portal. Deliver system implementations, upgrades and enhancements aligned to business objectives. Support integration of Coupa with SAP, Workday, Maximo and other enterprise systems. Provide 2nd-4th line support and ensure robust service delivery through IT service teams. Collaborate with solution architecture, service delivery and project teams. Ensure application security, governance and compliance. Maintain system documentation and support processes. Manage suppliers, partners and third-party delivery teams. Lead testing activities including unit, integration and user acceptance testing. Technical Knowledge required for the Procurement Application Team Lead: Coupa modules such as Procurement, Invoicing, SIM and CLM (preferred). SAP SRM/S4HANA or equivalent. Integration technologies and ERP ecosystems. Application Team Lead - Coupa Procurement APP £78,000 to £83,000 plus excellent benefits/Flexible working options and can be fully remote, office based on the south coast

Access & Plant Integration Network Engineer - Worthing/Hybrid £550 - £600 Outside IR35 - 6 months rolling - based in Worthing, although the role is hybrid working A leading technology strong professional services company seek an experienced Access & Plant Integration Network Engineer to integrate downstream networks (package plants, kiosks, distributed processes) into the backbone using cost-effective and resilient designs. Key Skills/Experience for the Access & Plant Integration Network Engineer: Industrial access Switches (IE3100/IE3300 or equivalent compact DIN Switches). Uplinks into backbone rings using REP, Flex Links, or DLR. Process-area VLAN segmentation. Migration of unmanaged/Legacy Switches into managed access. Fibre and copper plant interconnects. Deliverables for the Access & Plant Integration Network Engineer: Plant/kiosk HLD/LLDs for access connectivity. Device migration plans (VLAN reallocation, unmanaged - managed). On-site cut-in and rollback plans. Build docs for package plant switch patterns (single, dual, DLR). Access & Plant Integration Network Engineer - Worthing/Hybrid £550 - £600 Outside IR35 - 6 months rolling - based in Worthing, although the role is hybrid working

Nutanix Engineer - Worthing/Hybrid Working Available £450 to £550 per day (Outside IR35)/6 month rolling contract/Worthing, but hybrid working About Us: We are a forward-thinking utilities provider delivering essential services across the UK. As part of our digital transformation journey, we are investing in modern infrastructure to support operational excellence and customer satisfaction. We are now seeking a talented Nutanix Engineer to join our Infrastructure team and help drive innovation and resilience across our IT estate. As the Nutanix Engineer you will be responsible for building a new Nutanix platform, including capacity management and applications management. Role Overview: As a Nutanix Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, deployment, and support of Nutanix hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) solutions. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure high availability, scalability, and performance of our core systems, supporting both enterprise and field operations. Key Responsibilities: Design, implement, and maintain Nutanix HCI platforms (AHV, Prism, Calm, etc.). Monitor and optimize system performance, capacity, and reliability. Provide 3rd line support and troubleshooting for Nutanix-related issues. Collaborate with network, storage, and application teams to ensure seamless integration. Manage upgrades, patching, and life cycle of Nutanix clusters. Maintain documentation and contribute to automation and continuous improvement initiatives. Essential Skills & Experience: Proven experience with Nutanix technologies (AHV, Prism Central, AOS). Strong understanding of virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V, or AHV). Experience with Windows and Linux server environments. Familiarity with disaster recovery, backup, and replication strategies. Knowledge of networking fundamentals and security best practices. Excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Desirable: Experience in a utilities or regulated industry. Exposure to cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) and hybrid cloud architectures. Nutanix certifications (eg, NCP, NCAP). Scripting or automation experience (PowerShell, Python, etc.). Nutanix Engineer - Worthing/Hybrid Working Available £450 to £550 per day (Outside IR35)/6 month rolling contract/Worthing, but hybrid working

Horizon VDI Engineer - Worthing/Hybrid Working Available 3 to 6 months rolling/Outside IR35 £DoE About Us: We are a leading utilities provider committed to delivering sustainable energy and water solutions across the UK. As we continue to modernize our infrastructure and embrace digital transformation, we are seeking a skilled Horizon VDI Engineer to join our dynamic IT team. Role Overview: As a Horizon VDI Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining our VMware Horizon virtual desktop infrastructure. You'll play a key role in ensuring secure, scalable, and high-performance remote desktop services for our workforce, supporting both operational and corporate environments. Key Responsibilities for the Horizon VDI Engineer position: Design, deploy, and manage VMware Horizon environments (including Instant Clones, App Volumes, and Dynamic Environment Manager). Monitor and optimize VDI performance, availability, and capacity. Collaborate with infrastructure, network, and security teams to ensure seamless integration and compliance. Provide 3rd line support and troubleshooting for VDI-related issues. Maintain documentation and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. Support patching, upgrades, and life cycle management of VDI components. Essential Skills & Experience for the Horizon VDI Engineer position: Proven experience with VMware Horizon (7.x/8.x), vSphere, and ESXi. Strong understanding of Windows desktop and server operating systems. Experience with Active Directory, Group Policy, and profile management. Familiarity with monitoring tools and performance tuning in VDI environments. Knowledge of networking fundamentals and security best practices. Excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Desirable: Experience in a utilities or regulated industry. Exposure to cloud-hosted VDI solutions (eg, Horizon Cloud on Azure). Relevant certifications (eg, VCP-DTM, VCAP). Horizon VDI Engineer - Worthing/Hybrid Working Available 3 to 6 months rolling/Outside IR35 £DoE