Principal Data Platform Engineer Java, Kafka, AWS Remote (UK-based) Permanent - Up to £130,000 + Benefits Security Clearance Requirement For this role, you must be eligible for SC Clearance. Due to the secure nature of the work, this requires British Citizenship, as some data is UK Eyes Only . Overview We are seeking an experienced Principal Data Platform Engineer to play a key technical leadership role within a high-impact programme delivering secure, scalable, Real Time data platforms for critical UK Government and national infrastructure clients. This is a hands on senior engineering role with significant responsibility for technical direction, architecture design, client assurance, and mentoring. You will work closely with both internal teams and client stakeholders, helping shape solutions from early concept through to production delivery. The Role As a Principal Data Platform Engineer, you will provide technical leadership across multiple data platform initiatives, designing and assuring highly available, low-latency, and scalable batch and Real Time data solutions. You will act as a trusted technical authority, engaging directly with clients, producing high-quality architecture designs, and ensuring proof-of-concept solutions are robust, secure, and production-ready. Key Responsibilities Lead the design and delivery of complex batch and Real Time data pipelines and Back End services Produce high-level and low-level architecture designs, ensuring alignment with security, scalability, and performance requirements Provide technical assurance for solution designs and proof-of-concepts prior to production implementation Act as a client-facing technical lead, working alongside customer teams to define requirements, shape solutions, and build confidence Mentor and coach Lead and Senior Engineers, setting technical standards and raising overall engineering capability Drive and promote best engineering practices, including TDD, CI/CD, DevOps, and clean, maintainable code Influence technology choices and architectural patterns across the data platform estate Collaborate with architects, analysts, security specialists, and testers in Agile/BDD environments Oversee services in production, ensuring resilience, performance, and operational excellence Contribute to technical strategy, estimation, delivery planning, and roadmap definition Champion continuous improvement across data platform tooling, processes, and ways of working Required Experience Extensive commercial experience with Java in production environments Strong experience designing and building Kafka-based streaming platforms Hands-on experience with Spark, Flink, Kafka Streams, or similar technologies Experience with Spring Boot and/or Python Deep experience working with AWS, including services such as Lambda, S3, and cloud-native architectures Experience integrating with data stores such as PostgreSQL, Redis, or similar Strong understanding of data pipelines, data modelling, and distributed systems Proven experience leading technical designs and mentoring engineers Comfortable working in client-facing roles, explaining complex technical concepts clearly Strong background in Agile, DevOps, and modern software delivery practices Desirable Skills Experience with Elasticsearch, OpenSearch, or Solr Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or Packer CI/CD tooling such as Jenkins, Drone, or similar Experience working within highly secure or regulated environments The Company You will be joining a UK-based SME (circa 300 people) that designs, builds, and integrates highly secure data platforms for UK Government and national infrastructure clients. Teams work in integrated, collaborative environments, partnering closely with clients and internal subject-matter experts. The organisation is known for its high technical standards, strong engineering culture, and genuinely supportive working environment . What's on Offer Fully remote working (UK-based) for security reasons Competitive £130,000 salary plus benefits Opportunity to work on nationally critical systems Access to exceptionally talented engineers and architects A role with real technical influence and long term impact If this role is of interest, please apply .
Apr 22, 2026
Full time
Principal Data Platform Engineer Java, Kafka, AWS Remote (UK-based) Permanent - Up to £130,000 + Benefits Security Clearance Requirement For this role, you must be eligible for SC Clearance. Due to the secure nature of the work, this requires British Citizenship, as some data is UK Eyes Only . Overview We are seeking an experienced Principal Data Platform Engineer to play a key technical leadership role within a high-impact programme delivering secure, scalable, Real Time data platforms for critical UK Government and national infrastructure clients. This is a hands on senior engineering role with significant responsibility for technical direction, architecture design, client assurance, and mentoring. You will work closely with both internal teams and client stakeholders, helping shape solutions from early concept through to production delivery. The Role As a Principal Data Platform Engineer, you will provide technical leadership across multiple data platform initiatives, designing and assuring highly available, low-latency, and scalable batch and Real Time data solutions. You will act as a trusted technical authority, engaging directly with clients, producing high-quality architecture designs, and ensuring proof-of-concept solutions are robust, secure, and production-ready. Key Responsibilities Lead the design and delivery of complex batch and Real Time data pipelines and Back End services Produce high-level and low-level architecture designs, ensuring alignment with security, scalability, and performance requirements Provide technical assurance for solution designs and proof-of-concepts prior to production implementation Act as a client-facing technical lead, working alongside customer teams to define requirements, shape solutions, and build confidence Mentor and coach Lead and Senior Engineers, setting technical standards and raising overall engineering capability Drive and promote best engineering practices, including TDD, CI/CD, DevOps, and clean, maintainable code Influence technology choices and architectural patterns across the data platform estate Collaborate with architects, analysts, security specialists, and testers in Agile/BDD environments Oversee services in production, ensuring resilience, performance, and operational excellence Contribute to technical strategy, estimation, delivery planning, and roadmap definition Champion continuous improvement across data platform tooling, processes, and ways of working Required Experience Extensive commercial experience with Java in production environments Strong experience designing and building Kafka-based streaming platforms Hands-on experience with Spark, Flink, Kafka Streams, or similar technologies Experience with Spring Boot and/or Python Deep experience working with AWS, including services such as Lambda, S3, and cloud-native architectures Experience integrating with data stores such as PostgreSQL, Redis, or similar Strong understanding of data pipelines, data modelling, and distributed systems Proven experience leading technical designs and mentoring engineers Comfortable working in client-facing roles, explaining complex technical concepts clearly Strong background in Agile, DevOps, and modern software delivery practices Desirable Skills Experience with Elasticsearch, OpenSearch, or Solr Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or Packer CI/CD tooling such as Jenkins, Drone, or similar Experience working within highly secure or regulated environments The Company You will be joining a UK-based SME (circa 300 people) that designs, builds, and integrates highly secure data platforms for UK Government and national infrastructure clients. Teams work in integrated, collaborative environments, partnering closely with clients and internal subject-matter experts. The organisation is known for its high technical standards, strong engineering culture, and genuinely supportive working environment . What's on Offer Fully remote working (UK-based) for security reasons Competitive £130,000 salary plus benefits Opportunity to work on nationally critical systems Access to exceptionally talented engineers and architects A role with real technical influence and long term impact If this role is of interest, please apply .
Principal Mechanical Design Engineer - Building Services (Critical Systems) Location: Chester (Hybrid Working) Salary: 60,000 - 70,000 per annum Job Type: Permanent An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to join a leading building services consultancy working within a specialist critical systems team . This role offers the chance to lead the delivery of technically complex mechanical building services projects , with a strong focus on Stage 4 detailed design and high-performance engineering solutions. The successful Principal Mechanical Design Engineer will play a key role in technical leadership, project delivery and team coordination , contributing to innovative and high-quality building services designs across critical environments. Key Responsibilities As a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer , your responsibilities will include: Leading the delivery of mechanical building services design projects Producing and reviewing Stage 4 detailed design documentation Developing HVAC system designs, calculations and technical specifications Providing technical leadership across project teams and design delivery Collaborating with electrical engineers, structural engineers and architects Supporting BIM coordination and multidisciplinary design integration Ensuring designs meet industry standards, regulations and client requirements Managing project delivery in line with programme, budget and quality targets Mentoring and supporting junior and intermediate engineers Requirements To be considered for this Principal Mechanical Design Engineer role, candidates should have: Proven experience working as a Senior or Principal Mechanical Design Engineer within building services Strong knowledge of HVAC systems and mechanical design principles Experience delivering projects across RIBA Stage 4 detailed design Experience working within consultancy or multidisciplinary engineering environments Strong leadership, communication and coordination skills Ability to manage technical delivery and project teams Desirable: Experience working on critical systems or mission-critical environments Progression towards or achievement of Chartered Engineer (CEng) status Experience using Revit or BIM software What's On Offer 60,000 - 70,000 salary Hybrid working in Chester Opportunity to work within a specialist critical systems team Exposure to complex and high-performance building services projects Strong opportunities for career progression and leadership development If you are a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer with strong building services experience looking to work on critical systems and Stage 4 projects, this is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking engineering consultancy. Apply now to learn more about this opportunity.
Apr 22, 2026
Full time
Principal Mechanical Design Engineer - Building Services (Critical Systems) Location: Chester (Hybrid Working) Salary: 60,000 - 70,000 per annum Job Type: Permanent An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to join a leading building services consultancy working within a specialist critical systems team . This role offers the chance to lead the delivery of technically complex mechanical building services projects , with a strong focus on Stage 4 detailed design and high-performance engineering solutions. The successful Principal Mechanical Design Engineer will play a key role in technical leadership, project delivery and team coordination , contributing to innovative and high-quality building services designs across critical environments. Key Responsibilities As a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer , your responsibilities will include: Leading the delivery of mechanical building services design projects Producing and reviewing Stage 4 detailed design documentation Developing HVAC system designs, calculations and technical specifications Providing technical leadership across project teams and design delivery Collaborating with electrical engineers, structural engineers and architects Supporting BIM coordination and multidisciplinary design integration Ensuring designs meet industry standards, regulations and client requirements Managing project delivery in line with programme, budget and quality targets Mentoring and supporting junior and intermediate engineers Requirements To be considered for this Principal Mechanical Design Engineer role, candidates should have: Proven experience working as a Senior or Principal Mechanical Design Engineer within building services Strong knowledge of HVAC systems and mechanical design principles Experience delivering projects across RIBA Stage 4 detailed design Experience working within consultancy or multidisciplinary engineering environments Strong leadership, communication and coordination skills Ability to manage technical delivery and project teams Desirable: Experience working on critical systems or mission-critical environments Progression towards or achievement of Chartered Engineer (CEng) status Experience using Revit or BIM software What's On Offer 60,000 - 70,000 salary Hybrid working in Chester Opportunity to work within a specialist critical systems team Exposure to complex and high-performance building services projects Strong opportunities for career progression and leadership development If you are a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer with strong building services experience looking to work on critical systems and Stage 4 projects, this is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking engineering consultancy. Apply now to learn more about this opportunity.
Your new company I'm working with a leading organisation in the commercial decarbonisation and offsite prefabricated energy sector, who deliver innovative mechanical and electrical solutions across the UK, Ireland, and Europe. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to join their expanding design team at their modern Banbridge or Newtownabbey facility. This is a superb opportunity for an experienced engineer to take ownership of complex mechanical design projects, contribute to industry leading low carbon solutions, and play a key role in shaping best practice within a highly skilled engineering team. Your new role In this senior role, you will lead mechanical design activities from concept through to commissioning, collaborating closely with fabrication, project management and commissioning teams to ensure seamless project delivery. You'll work across a broad portfolio of commercial decarbonisation projects, while also supporting junior engineers and helping drive continuous improvement in design processes. Lead the design and delivery of mechanical solutions for commercial decarbonisation projects Produce detailed mechanical designs including schematics, calculations, plant selections and project specifications Develop and validate BMS control strategies from initial design through to on site optimisation Carry out site surveys, assessments and feasibility studies across the UK Work closely with fabrication teams to ensure designs translate accurately into manufactured solutions Support commissioning activities, including BMS proofing and optimisation Ensure all work meets health & safety, quality and regulatory requirements Attend internal and external design meetings; liaise professionally with clients, suppliers and contractors Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge sharing and team development What you'll need to succeed Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or related discipline Chartered Engineer status (CIBSE or equivalent) Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar mechanical design role Strong experience with LTHW, MTHW and steam heating systems Solid understanding of UK & European design standards and legislation Confident communicator with strong organisational and problem solving skills Ability to manage your own workload while contributing to wider team objectives Experience with site surveys, energy assessments, audits and service coordination Fluency in written and spoken English Desirable Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit and BIM 360 Experience using IES, Hysopt or similar simulation software Knowledge of decarbonisation strategies and energy efficiency measures Hands on experience with heat pump technologies (including >1MW systems) Understanding of refrigerants, heat pump optimisation and system design Experience with solar thermal, district heating or large scale energy networks Experience in data centre applications (HTG & CHW systems) BREEAM experience and building energy monitoring/verification What you'll get in return This is an excellent opportunity for a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer who wants to take the lead on cutting edge decarbonisation projects while working in a forward thinking, innovative environment. You'll have real influence, strong career progression and the chance to help shape the next generation of sustainable mechanical design. Benefits Highly attractive salary Full in house training and ongoing career development Competitive pension scheme Life assurance Health cash plan Free annual health check 30 days annual leave (increasing with service) Regular social and wellbeing events Free onsite parking Free tea, coffee, hot chocolate and fruit daily Modern, supportive working environment What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Apr 22, 2026
Full time
Your new company I'm working with a leading organisation in the commercial decarbonisation and offsite prefabricated energy sector, who deliver innovative mechanical and electrical solutions across the UK, Ireland, and Europe. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to join their expanding design team at their modern Banbridge or Newtownabbey facility. This is a superb opportunity for an experienced engineer to take ownership of complex mechanical design projects, contribute to industry leading low carbon solutions, and play a key role in shaping best practice within a highly skilled engineering team. Your new role In this senior role, you will lead mechanical design activities from concept through to commissioning, collaborating closely with fabrication, project management and commissioning teams to ensure seamless project delivery. You'll work across a broad portfolio of commercial decarbonisation projects, while also supporting junior engineers and helping drive continuous improvement in design processes. Lead the design and delivery of mechanical solutions for commercial decarbonisation projects Produce detailed mechanical designs including schematics, calculations, plant selections and project specifications Develop and validate BMS control strategies from initial design through to on site optimisation Carry out site surveys, assessments and feasibility studies across the UK Work closely with fabrication teams to ensure designs translate accurately into manufactured solutions Support commissioning activities, including BMS proofing and optimisation Ensure all work meets health & safety, quality and regulatory requirements Attend internal and external design meetings; liaise professionally with clients, suppliers and contractors Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge sharing and team development What you'll need to succeed Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or related discipline Chartered Engineer status (CIBSE or equivalent) Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar mechanical design role Strong experience with LTHW, MTHW and steam heating systems Solid understanding of UK & European design standards and legislation Confident communicator with strong organisational and problem solving skills Ability to manage your own workload while contributing to wider team objectives Experience with site surveys, energy assessments, audits and service coordination Fluency in written and spoken English Desirable Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit and BIM 360 Experience using IES, Hysopt or similar simulation software Knowledge of decarbonisation strategies and energy efficiency measures Hands on experience with heat pump technologies (including >1MW systems) Understanding of refrigerants, heat pump optimisation and system design Experience with solar thermal, district heating or large scale energy networks Experience in data centre applications (HTG & CHW systems) BREEAM experience and building energy monitoring/verification What you'll get in return This is an excellent opportunity for a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer who wants to take the lead on cutting edge decarbonisation projects while working in a forward thinking, innovative environment. You'll have real influence, strong career progression and the chance to help shape the next generation of sustainable mechanical design. Benefits Highly attractive salary Full in house training and ongoing career development Competitive pension scheme Life assurance Health cash plan Free annual health check 30 days annual leave (increasing with service) Regular social and wellbeing events Free onsite parking Free tea, coffee, hot chocolate and fruit daily Modern, supportive working environment What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Principal Engineer/Architect Leeds (Hybrid - 2 days per week in office) £70,000 - £80,000 + strong pension + private healthcare My client is continuing to expand their SaaS platform and is now seeking a Principal Engineer/Architect to take ownership of the technical direction, architectural evolution and innovation strategy. This is a senior, hands-on technical leadership role focused on ensuring the platform remains scalable, maintainable and performant as the organisation grows. You will work across all engineering teams to define architectural standards, guide complex technical decisions and lead initiatives that strengthen performance, reliability, technical sustainability and innovation. What will you do in the role? Architecture Governance Define and maintain system architecture standards Guide the evolution of platform architecture Support major technical decisions across engineering teams Review and approve complex technical designs Technical Debt and Modernisation Define and maintain a technical debt roadmap Lead initiatives such as Front End modernisation and system restructuring Improve the long-term maintainability of the platform Performance Engineering Identify and resolve system performance bottlenecks Lead database performance optimisation efforts Improve platform scalability and reliability Technical Leadership Mentor developers and Team Leads Support problem-solving for complex technical challenges Promote best practices in software design and development Platform Collaboration Work closely with Platform Engineers on infrastructure improvements Enhance CI/CD architecture and deployment processes Improve system monitoring and observability Data and Innovation Support development of data platform capabilities (eg, ClickHouse, ElasticSearch) Explore AI and automation opportunities within the platform Drive innovation aligned with organisational needs Research and Development Define and lead the technical R&D strategy Identify and evaluate emerging technologies, tools and architectural approaches Run proofs-of-concept to validate new ideas Translate R&D findings into deliverable capabilities Establish structured experimentation with clear success criteria Keep the organisation informed of relevant technology trends Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and innovation What skills and experience will you already have? Essential 6+ years' experience in software development Experience designing and evolving large-scale systems Strong background in .NET and cloud-based architectures Experience with performance tuning and optimisation Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience Deep understanding of software architecture principles Strong coding ability (C#, SQL, etc.) Experience with system integration patterns Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to balance innovation with delivery needs Strong ability to assess new technologies and communicate trade-offs Strong understanding of performance optimisation techniques Experience with modern Front End frameworks (eg React) Desirable Experience with AWS Experience with distributed systems Experience with data platforms or analytics systems Experience contributing to R&D or innovation initiatives Experience evaluating and prototyping new technologies Exposure to AI/ML and emerging technology trends Experience introducing new technologies into production environments Personal Qualities Highly analytical and detail-oriented Strong technical leadership presence Ability to influence without direct authority Passion for engineering excellence Pragmatic and outcome-focused Curious and forward-thinking mindset Comfortable operating in ambiguity Strong commercial awareness when assessing innovation If you're looking for a senior technical leadership role where you can shape architectural direction, modernise a growing platform and lead high-impact engineering initiatives, please apply to find out more. Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
Apr 21, 2026
Full time
Principal Engineer/Architect Leeds (Hybrid - 2 days per week in office) £70,000 - £80,000 + strong pension + private healthcare My client is continuing to expand their SaaS platform and is now seeking a Principal Engineer/Architect to take ownership of the technical direction, architectural evolution and innovation strategy. This is a senior, hands-on technical leadership role focused on ensuring the platform remains scalable, maintainable and performant as the organisation grows. You will work across all engineering teams to define architectural standards, guide complex technical decisions and lead initiatives that strengthen performance, reliability, technical sustainability and innovation. What will you do in the role? Architecture Governance Define and maintain system architecture standards Guide the evolution of platform architecture Support major technical decisions across engineering teams Review and approve complex technical designs Technical Debt and Modernisation Define and maintain a technical debt roadmap Lead initiatives such as Front End modernisation and system restructuring Improve the long-term maintainability of the platform Performance Engineering Identify and resolve system performance bottlenecks Lead database performance optimisation efforts Improve platform scalability and reliability Technical Leadership Mentor developers and Team Leads Support problem-solving for complex technical challenges Promote best practices in software design and development Platform Collaboration Work closely with Platform Engineers on infrastructure improvements Enhance CI/CD architecture and deployment processes Improve system monitoring and observability Data and Innovation Support development of data platform capabilities (eg, ClickHouse, ElasticSearch) Explore AI and automation opportunities within the platform Drive innovation aligned with organisational needs Research and Development Define and lead the technical R&D strategy Identify and evaluate emerging technologies, tools and architectural approaches Run proofs-of-concept to validate new ideas Translate R&D findings into deliverable capabilities Establish structured experimentation with clear success criteria Keep the organisation informed of relevant technology trends Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and innovation What skills and experience will you already have? Essential 6+ years' experience in software development Experience designing and evolving large-scale systems Strong background in .NET and cloud-based architectures Experience with performance tuning and optimisation Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience Deep understanding of software architecture principles Strong coding ability (C#, SQL, etc.) Experience with system integration patterns Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to balance innovation with delivery needs Strong ability to assess new technologies and communicate trade-offs Strong understanding of performance optimisation techniques Experience with modern Front End frameworks (eg React) Desirable Experience with AWS Experience with distributed systems Experience with data platforms or analytics systems Experience contributing to R&D or innovation initiatives Experience evaluating and prototyping new technologies Exposure to AI/ML and emerging technology trends Experience introducing new technologies into production environments Personal Qualities Highly analytical and detail-oriented Strong technical leadership presence Ability to influence without direct authority Passion for engineering excellence Pragmatic and outcome-focused Curious and forward-thinking mindset Comfortable operating in ambiguity Strong commercial awareness when assessing innovation If you're looking for a senior technical leadership role where you can shape architectural direction, modernise a growing platform and lead high-impact engineering initiatives, please apply to find out more. Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
verview We re supporting a leading engineering organisation in the appointment of a Principal Embedded Displays Software Engineer to lead the development of advanced Human Machine Interface (HMI) applications for next-generation embedded display systems. This is a senior, hands-on technical leadership role where you ll define architecture, drive best practice, and deliver high-quality, intuitive user interfaces using Qt. You ll also play a key role in mentoring engineers and shaping the direction of embedded display software development. Key Responsibilities Lead the design and development of HMI applications using Qt (C++ / QML) Define and own software architecture, ensuring scalability, performance, and maintainability Set and enforce coding standards and engineering best practices Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to software engineers Collaborate with hardware, UX/UI, and systems teams to ensure seamless integration Conduct code reviews and support resolution of complex technical issues Optimise application performance, reliability, and user experience Drive innovation and continuous improvement across embedded display technologies Contribute to project planning, delivery, and technical decision-making Remain hands-on while influencing technical direction across the team Key Requirements Strong experience developing HMI applications using Qt (C++ and QML) Proven experience in a senior or principal-level embedded software role Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, or guide engineering teams Strong understanding of embedded systems and real-time software development Experience designing software architecture using object-oriented principles Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in fast-paced environments Desirable Experience Experience with Linux-based embedded platforms Knowledge of graphics technologies such as OpenGL Exposure to Agile development methodologies Strong stakeholder communication skills across technical and non-technical teams Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline Key Competencies Technical leadership and decision-making capability Strong communication and influencing skills Collaborative approach across multidisciplinary teams Ability to balance hands-on development with strategic oversight Continuous improvement mindset Why Apply? This is an opportunity to take a leading role in shaping cutting-edge embedded HMI solutions within a highly technical environment. You ll have real influence over architecture, team development, and product delivery, working on innovative technologies at scale.
Apr 21, 2026
Full time
verview We re supporting a leading engineering organisation in the appointment of a Principal Embedded Displays Software Engineer to lead the development of advanced Human Machine Interface (HMI) applications for next-generation embedded display systems. This is a senior, hands-on technical leadership role where you ll define architecture, drive best practice, and deliver high-quality, intuitive user interfaces using Qt. You ll also play a key role in mentoring engineers and shaping the direction of embedded display software development. Key Responsibilities Lead the design and development of HMI applications using Qt (C++ / QML) Define and own software architecture, ensuring scalability, performance, and maintainability Set and enforce coding standards and engineering best practices Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to software engineers Collaborate with hardware, UX/UI, and systems teams to ensure seamless integration Conduct code reviews and support resolution of complex technical issues Optimise application performance, reliability, and user experience Drive innovation and continuous improvement across embedded display technologies Contribute to project planning, delivery, and technical decision-making Remain hands-on while influencing technical direction across the team Key Requirements Strong experience developing HMI applications using Qt (C++ and QML) Proven experience in a senior or principal-level embedded software role Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, or guide engineering teams Strong understanding of embedded systems and real-time software development Experience designing software architecture using object-oriented principles Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in fast-paced environments Desirable Experience Experience with Linux-based embedded platforms Knowledge of graphics technologies such as OpenGL Exposure to Agile development methodologies Strong stakeholder communication skills across technical and non-technical teams Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline Key Competencies Technical leadership and decision-making capability Strong communication and influencing skills Collaborative approach across multidisciplinary teams Ability to balance hands-on development with strategic oversight Continuous improvement mindset Why Apply? This is an opportunity to take a leading role in shaping cutting-edge embedded HMI solutions within a highly technical environment. You ll have real influence over architecture, team development, and product delivery, working on innovative technologies at scale.
Senior Principal Associate - Mechanical Engineering 60,000 per annum (Negotiable) Office based, with occasional site visits Market Leading Client in Wales Overview My client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Principal Associate with a strong mechanical engineering background to join our Cardiff-based team. This is an exciting opportunity to work with one of Wales' leading specialist consultancies in Mechanical, Electrical, Public Health, and Sustainability engineering. Their projects span a wide range of sectors, including education, healthcare, heritage, industrial, commercial offices, residential developments, and community infrastructure. This role is ideal for a professional with senior-level expertise in mechanical design, excellent client-facing skills, and the ability to lead and deliver innovative, sustainable design solutions. Benefits Competitive salary of 60,000 (negotiable based on experience). Opportunity to work on diverse and impactful projects across multiple sectors. Professional development and career progression opportunities. Collaborative and supportive work environment. Mileage reimbursement for site visits. Flexible salary negotiation to attract the right candidate. Day-to-Day Work from our Cardiff-based office, collaborating with a dynamic and professional team. Attend client meetings to discuss project requirements and provide updates. Conduct site visits, including occasional travel to Haverfordwest, to inspect and supervise ongoing projects. Develop and review mechanical design solutions tailored to client needs. Provide guidance and support to junior engineers and team members. Ensure all work complies with industry standards, regulations, and best practices. Responsibilities Lead mechanical design projects from concept to completion, ensuring high-quality and sustainable solutions. Conduct site inspections, including occasional visits to Haverfordwest, to oversee project progress and ensure compliance with design specifications. Act as the primary point of contact for clients, fostering strong relationships and ensuring their needs are met. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver tailored engineering solutions across various sectors. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior team members. Prepare and review technical reports, drawings, and specifications. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality. Qualifications A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field. Extensive experience in mechanical design, with a proven track record of delivering complex projects. Strong client-facing skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and build lasting relationships. A valid driver's license and willingness to travel for site visits as required. Senior-level knowledge and expertise in mechanical engineering principles and practices. Proficiency in relevant design software and tools. Chartered Engineer status (or working towards it) is highly desirable. If you are a seasoned mechanical engineering professional with a passion for delivering innovative solutions and building strong client relationships, we would love to hear from you. Join our client in shaping the future of sustainable engineering design. Apply today to take the next step in your career!
Apr 21, 2026
Full time
Senior Principal Associate - Mechanical Engineering 60,000 per annum (Negotiable) Office based, with occasional site visits Market Leading Client in Wales Overview My client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Principal Associate with a strong mechanical engineering background to join our Cardiff-based team. This is an exciting opportunity to work with one of Wales' leading specialist consultancies in Mechanical, Electrical, Public Health, and Sustainability engineering. Their projects span a wide range of sectors, including education, healthcare, heritage, industrial, commercial offices, residential developments, and community infrastructure. This role is ideal for a professional with senior-level expertise in mechanical design, excellent client-facing skills, and the ability to lead and deliver innovative, sustainable design solutions. Benefits Competitive salary of 60,000 (negotiable based on experience). Opportunity to work on diverse and impactful projects across multiple sectors. Professional development and career progression opportunities. Collaborative and supportive work environment. Mileage reimbursement for site visits. Flexible salary negotiation to attract the right candidate. Day-to-Day Work from our Cardiff-based office, collaborating with a dynamic and professional team. Attend client meetings to discuss project requirements and provide updates. Conduct site visits, including occasional travel to Haverfordwest, to inspect and supervise ongoing projects. Develop and review mechanical design solutions tailored to client needs. Provide guidance and support to junior engineers and team members. Ensure all work complies with industry standards, regulations, and best practices. Responsibilities Lead mechanical design projects from concept to completion, ensuring high-quality and sustainable solutions. Conduct site inspections, including occasional visits to Haverfordwest, to oversee project progress and ensure compliance with design specifications. Act as the primary point of contact for clients, fostering strong relationships and ensuring their needs are met. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver tailored engineering solutions across various sectors. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior team members. Prepare and review technical reports, drawings, and specifications. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality. Qualifications A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field. Extensive experience in mechanical design, with a proven track record of delivering complex projects. Strong client-facing skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and build lasting relationships. A valid driver's license and willingness to travel for site visits as required. Senior-level knowledge and expertise in mechanical engineering principles and practices. Proficiency in relevant design software and tools. Chartered Engineer status (or working towards it) is highly desirable. If you are a seasoned mechanical engineering professional with a passion for delivering innovative solutions and building strong client relationships, we would love to hear from you. Join our client in shaping the future of sustainable engineering design. Apply today to take the next step in your career!
Senior Structural Engineer Location: NR14, Trowse Newton, Norfolk Salary/Rate: £55,000 - £75,000/annum Plus excellent benefits Potential for flexible working arrangements (School run etc) Free daily office parking. 20 mins car /bus journey from Norwich City Train Station. Our client has an excellent reputation for team support, and encouragement of ideas and knowledge sharing. Contemporary office, with chill out areas, canteen facilities, free parking and training areas. Based in a beautiful rural location 5% Company pension contribution Life Assurance at 2 x national salary Private medical cover Permanent Health Cover Company Profit Share Scheme Career Development and ongoing training Staff Referral Scheme 25 days annual leave with additional loyalty days (Full-Time equivalent) Volunteering Scheme Regular team socials in a welcoming environment including company anniversary trips and employee awards Our client is recruiting for a Senior Structural Engineer to join their industry-respected and growing business. With offices across the UK our multi million pound clients' teams consult, deliver and manage infrastructure projects across a broad spectrum of engineering sectors. The Role: The role would entail leading Medium to large sized structural projects as well as contributing to the larger scale project that the client currently has ongoing. This role will see you working as part of the structural / civil engineering team, focusing on a diverse portfolio of projects in the UK and around the world. You will be working for an award-winning practice, known for providing innovative, client focused design solutions, and adding value through quality and lateral thought. Their innovation, creative and pragmatic approach allows architectural and client aspirations to be realised. The business undertakes a wide variety of engineering projects, in both the public and private sectors. The Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will be degree qualified and either chartered or approaching chartered status with a minimum of 4 years Structural Engineering Consultancy experience. You will be a project leader with the ability to take a project from concept stage through to completion. Technically strong and able to work to client deadlines and inspire those around you. A competent user of Structural Analysis software. An effective communicator, experience of regular client and external design team interaction. Ideally possess a strong interest in architecture and the wider public realm/built environment. Management of junior colleagues. The opportunity to progress through to Principal level and beyond. Some experience the following programs: AutoDesk, Tekla or Tedds or similar. The client would be looking for a Engineer who has appropriate depth and breadth of experience within construction related schemes and has experience in delivering projects that the client currently operates within. What you will get in return: Senior Level Salary Private Medical Insurance Generous Pension scheme Annual Professional Membership Fees paid Holiday 25 days, plus Public Holidays and Birthday Day Life Assurance Additional employee perks Very modern, spacious office environment, with common room meeting spaces. Flexible working Family friendly policies Employee assistance Our client would be looking for applicants who are Degree qualified and chartered or at least working towards Chartership as well as a Full and clean UK driving license. As always, the right to work in the UK must be established. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Apr 21, 2026
Full time
Senior Structural Engineer Location: NR14, Trowse Newton, Norfolk Salary/Rate: £55,000 - £75,000/annum Plus excellent benefits Potential for flexible working arrangements (School run etc) Free daily office parking. 20 mins car /bus journey from Norwich City Train Station. Our client has an excellent reputation for team support, and encouragement of ideas and knowledge sharing. Contemporary office, with chill out areas, canteen facilities, free parking and training areas. Based in a beautiful rural location 5% Company pension contribution Life Assurance at 2 x national salary Private medical cover Permanent Health Cover Company Profit Share Scheme Career Development and ongoing training Staff Referral Scheme 25 days annual leave with additional loyalty days (Full-Time equivalent) Volunteering Scheme Regular team socials in a welcoming environment including company anniversary trips and employee awards Our client is recruiting for a Senior Structural Engineer to join their industry-respected and growing business. With offices across the UK our multi million pound clients' teams consult, deliver and manage infrastructure projects across a broad spectrum of engineering sectors. The Role: The role would entail leading Medium to large sized structural projects as well as contributing to the larger scale project that the client currently has ongoing. This role will see you working as part of the structural / civil engineering team, focusing on a diverse portfolio of projects in the UK and around the world. You will be working for an award-winning practice, known for providing innovative, client focused design solutions, and adding value through quality and lateral thought. Their innovation, creative and pragmatic approach allows architectural and client aspirations to be realised. The business undertakes a wide variety of engineering projects, in both the public and private sectors. The Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will be degree qualified and either chartered or approaching chartered status with a minimum of 4 years Structural Engineering Consultancy experience. You will be a project leader with the ability to take a project from concept stage through to completion. Technically strong and able to work to client deadlines and inspire those around you. A competent user of Structural Analysis software. An effective communicator, experience of regular client and external design team interaction. Ideally possess a strong interest in architecture and the wider public realm/built environment. Management of junior colleagues. The opportunity to progress through to Principal level and beyond. Some experience the following programs: AutoDesk, Tekla or Tedds or similar. The client would be looking for a Engineer who has appropriate depth and breadth of experience within construction related schemes and has experience in delivering projects that the client currently operates within. What you will get in return: Senior Level Salary Private Medical Insurance Generous Pension scheme Annual Professional Membership Fees paid Holiday 25 days, plus Public Holidays and Birthday Day Life Assurance Additional employee perks Very modern, spacious office environment, with common room meeting spaces. Flexible working Family friendly policies Employee assistance Our client would be looking for applicants who are Degree qualified and chartered or at least working towards Chartership as well as a Full and clean UK driving license. As always, the right to work in the UK must be established. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Senior C++ Software Developer, Python - Financial/Banking Candidates will have 7+ years C++ experience (ideally more) and excellent knowledge of Python - ideally coming from a Financial/Banking background with knowledge of Equities, Futures & Options and Fixed Income and Exchange Connectivity, Fix Protocol with some Low Latency experience. SKILLS DEPENDENT: There may be the opportunity to take on a Principal Engineers role depending on previous experience. Job Overview You will work with the Product, Infrastructure and QA teams, to produce high performance, low latency and highly reliable code. Your goal will be to develop software which handle large amount of TPS to drive a highly efficient technology used by several markets around the world. To be successful in this role as a Senior Software Engineer C++, you will be a proponent of agile methodology and modern software best practices. You can produce detailed technical work in OOP and work with other members of the Development team to produce code of high-quality standards. Ideally, you should have worked in critical systems development in the past. Responsibilities and Duties Codes, tests, integrates, and documents software. Provides technical leadership to more junior employees and other teams. Apply principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis to the development of complex products. Participate as a Subject Matter Expert in internal review of software components and systems. Work on the hardest technical problems facing the company, often these problems are unusually complex and require the utmost creativity and innovation. Apply and champion the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the system development life cycle to support the generation of technical engineering products. Keep abreast of technology trends and champion new ideas and process improvements. Required Skills/Experience 7+ years development experience in C++ 11 and Boost creating performant, scalable applications. 2+ years of experience in networking (UDP, Multicasting, TCP, etc ), messaging, and algorithms. 2+ years of experience on Linux systems. Good understanding of modern development best practices and methodologies and good knowledge of Git/GitHub. Python, including Pytest. Knowledge of capital markets exchange connectivity on stocks (Fixed Income and derivatives is a plus), including exchange protocols such as FIX and SBE. Most importantly, a drive to solve complex technological and trading challenges with a great team of talented developers. Comfortable using Agile methodology, including continuous integration, sprints, Jira and the relevant processes and workflow. Some understanding and usage of cloud technology is a plus but not mandatory.
Apr 21, 2026
Full time
Senior C++ Software Developer, Python - Financial/Banking Candidates will have 7+ years C++ experience (ideally more) and excellent knowledge of Python - ideally coming from a Financial/Banking background with knowledge of Equities, Futures & Options and Fixed Income and Exchange Connectivity, Fix Protocol with some Low Latency experience. SKILLS DEPENDENT: There may be the opportunity to take on a Principal Engineers role depending on previous experience. Job Overview You will work with the Product, Infrastructure and QA teams, to produce high performance, low latency and highly reliable code. Your goal will be to develop software which handle large amount of TPS to drive a highly efficient technology used by several markets around the world. To be successful in this role as a Senior Software Engineer C++, you will be a proponent of agile methodology and modern software best practices. You can produce detailed technical work in OOP and work with other members of the Development team to produce code of high-quality standards. Ideally, you should have worked in critical systems development in the past. Responsibilities and Duties Codes, tests, integrates, and documents software. Provides technical leadership to more junior employees and other teams. Apply principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis to the development of complex products. Participate as a Subject Matter Expert in internal review of software components and systems. Work on the hardest technical problems facing the company, often these problems are unusually complex and require the utmost creativity and innovation. Apply and champion the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the system development life cycle to support the generation of technical engineering products. Keep abreast of technology trends and champion new ideas and process improvements. Required Skills/Experience 7+ years development experience in C++ 11 and Boost creating performant, scalable applications. 2+ years of experience in networking (UDP, Multicasting, TCP, etc ), messaging, and algorithms. 2+ years of experience on Linux systems. Good understanding of modern development best practices and methodologies and good knowledge of Git/GitHub. Python, including Pytest. Knowledge of capital markets exchange connectivity on stocks (Fixed Income and derivatives is a plus), including exchange protocols such as FIX and SBE. Most importantly, a drive to solve complex technological and trading challenges with a great team of talented developers. Comfortable using Agile methodology, including continuous integration, sprints, Jira and the relevant processes and workflow. Some understanding and usage of cloud technology is a plus but not mandatory.
Principal Mechanical Engineer page is loaded Principal Mechanical Engineerremote type: Hybridlocations: Cambridgetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: R45925Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.Sentec, a Xylem brand, seeks to hire an Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead our talented mechanical engineering skill group.As Principal, you will lead a mechanical engineering team on high-value, technically challenging projects, internal to Xylem and external clients. You will own mechanical architecture and key technical decisions and act as subject-matter expert in mechanical design, materials, and manufacturing. You will deliver innovative mechanical solutions from early concept through detailed design and industrialisation and validation testing. You will work directly with Xylem partners and external clients to understand requirements and translate them into robust engineering solutions, contribute to project planning, technical reporting and support proposal writing, technical scoping, and effort estimation.As a senior colleague, you will mentor and develop junior and mid-level engineers and scientists, foster a collaborative, high-performance engineering culture and set engineering best practice. You will also be responsible for supporting project management as well as business development activities under the guidance of the respective teams. The position is largely based in our Cambridge office however you will have the opportunity for some travel, this could be UK-wide, within Europe, the United States or the Far East. At Sentec you will be working in a rapidly evolving industry at an exciting time for technologists developing solutions in multiple sectors with a strong emphasis on sustainability. In order to be successful you will need to demonstrate leadership in pursuit of technical solutions and novel ideas, have a hands-on approach to problem solving and ultimately managing projects against time, budget and client expectations. This role combines hands-on engineering, technical decision-making, project and team leadership within a fast-paced consultancy environment spanning multiple sectors, working towards deadlines and delivering excellent technical solutions. You will be required to communicate effectively in a wide range of environments, both with colleagues and clients and will have the opportunity to develop your negotiation skills and expand your technical knowledge. Minimum Qualifications: Education, Experience, Skills, Abilities, License/Certification: Extensive experience (10+ years) in mechanical engineering / product development Experience in people leadership, preferably in mechanical engineering Strong 3D CAD capability (principally Creo but SolidWorks also advantageous) Proven experience taking products from concept to manufacture Hands-on experience making parts and building prototypes Experience dealing with 3rd party suppliers such as engineering workshops, plastic fabricators, hardware suppliers Excellent understanding of materials, tolerancing, and manufacturing processes Experience working in multidisciplinary teams (physics, electronics, software) Minimum 2/1 Degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline Desirable Skills/Knowledge: Background in consultancy or contract R&D environments Experience with machinery such as lathes and milling machines Experience with 3D printing, both internal and bureau Experience in one or more sectors such as: Sensing technology such as optical, magnetic, ultrasonic Consumer and industrial products Scientific instrumentation Water infrastructure Sustainable energy Knowledge of regulatory or quality systems (e.g. ISO 13485, ISO 9001) Experience with FEA, thermal analysis, or other simulation Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly required to sit or stand, reach, bend and move about the facility Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Office: Standard office equipment; work usually performed in an office or site laboratory setting Estimated 10 % or less travel requirement Standard weekly job hours: 37.5 hours Benefits Include: Competitive salaries Holiday of 25 days per year, increases with length of service Group life cover at 4 times basic salary Private health care Salary sacrifice pension scheme Relocation expenses as appropriate Annual performance and merit process Discretionary 10% All staff bonus scheme Employee referral bonus scheme Access to flexible benefits including cycle to work, critical illness cover and green car leasing Flexible and remote workingJoin the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.background, skills and interests.
Apr 21, 2026
Full time
Principal Mechanical Engineer page is loaded Principal Mechanical Engineerremote type: Hybridlocations: Cambridgetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: R45925Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.Sentec, a Xylem brand, seeks to hire an Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead our talented mechanical engineering skill group.As Principal, you will lead a mechanical engineering team on high-value, technically challenging projects, internal to Xylem and external clients. You will own mechanical architecture and key technical decisions and act as subject-matter expert in mechanical design, materials, and manufacturing. You will deliver innovative mechanical solutions from early concept through detailed design and industrialisation and validation testing. You will work directly with Xylem partners and external clients to understand requirements and translate them into robust engineering solutions, contribute to project planning, technical reporting and support proposal writing, technical scoping, and effort estimation.As a senior colleague, you will mentor and develop junior and mid-level engineers and scientists, foster a collaborative, high-performance engineering culture and set engineering best practice. You will also be responsible for supporting project management as well as business development activities under the guidance of the respective teams. The position is largely based in our Cambridge office however you will have the opportunity for some travel, this could be UK-wide, within Europe, the United States or the Far East. At Sentec you will be working in a rapidly evolving industry at an exciting time for technologists developing solutions in multiple sectors with a strong emphasis on sustainability. In order to be successful you will need to demonstrate leadership in pursuit of technical solutions and novel ideas, have a hands-on approach to problem solving and ultimately managing projects against time, budget and client expectations. This role combines hands-on engineering, technical decision-making, project and team leadership within a fast-paced consultancy environment spanning multiple sectors, working towards deadlines and delivering excellent technical solutions. You will be required to communicate effectively in a wide range of environments, both with colleagues and clients and will have the opportunity to develop your negotiation skills and expand your technical knowledge. Minimum Qualifications: Education, Experience, Skills, Abilities, License/Certification: Extensive experience (10+ years) in mechanical engineering / product development Experience in people leadership, preferably in mechanical engineering Strong 3D CAD capability (principally Creo but SolidWorks also advantageous) Proven experience taking products from concept to manufacture Hands-on experience making parts and building prototypes Experience dealing with 3rd party suppliers such as engineering workshops, plastic fabricators, hardware suppliers Excellent understanding of materials, tolerancing, and manufacturing processes Experience working in multidisciplinary teams (physics, electronics, software) Minimum 2/1 Degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline Desirable Skills/Knowledge: Background in consultancy or contract R&D environments Experience with machinery such as lathes and milling machines Experience with 3D printing, both internal and bureau Experience in one or more sectors such as: Sensing technology such as optical, magnetic, ultrasonic Consumer and industrial products Scientific instrumentation Water infrastructure Sustainable energy Knowledge of regulatory or quality systems (e.g. ISO 13485, ISO 9001) Experience with FEA, thermal analysis, or other simulation Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly required to sit or stand, reach, bend and move about the facility Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Office: Standard office equipment; work usually performed in an office or site laboratory setting Estimated 10 % or less travel requirement Standard weekly job hours: 37.5 hours Benefits Include: Competitive salaries Holiday of 25 days per year, increases with length of service Group life cover at 4 times basic salary Private health care Salary sacrifice pension scheme Relocation expenses as appropriate Annual performance and merit process Discretionary 10% All staff bonus scheme Employee referral bonus scheme Access to flexible benefits including cycle to work, critical illness cover and green car leasing Flexible and remote workingJoin the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.background, skills and interests.
Due to significant growth across my client's Transmission and Distribution business, there is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Electrical Transmission Tower Design Engineer to join a growing and highly regarded team. This role is ideal for someone looking to take the next step in their career, with a clear pathway toward technical leadership and future Principal-level responsibility. My client's Transmission and Distribution team delivers high-voltage overhead line (HV OHL) design services, supporting construction, procurement and consultancy across a diverse portfolio of UK transmission projects. The role can be based from any UK office, with a preference for candidates able to work from Scotland or West Sussex, and offers hybrid working flexibility. The Role Reporting to the UK Principal Structural Engineer, you will take a lead role in approval activities for OHL structural and tower engineering deliverables across the business. You will oversee transmission tower structural assessments and design outputs, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. Alongside this, you'll help drive continuous improvement in team delivery, support staff development, and work closely with senior engineering leadership to maintain technical excellence during a period of sustained growth. This opportunity suits an experienced OHL structural or tower design professional with a strong background in steel lattice transmission towers, who is keen to develop leadership capability and progress toward a Principal role in the future. Clients & Projects My client operates at the forefront of the UK's electricity transmission and distribution sector, supporting the delivery of major infrastructure programmes aligned with the net zero 2050 agenda. With a secured pipeline of work for years to come, this role offers the chance to contribute to projects that increase network capacity and support the UK government's pathway to 2030 and beyond. You'll play a key role in strengthening the engineering capability needed to deliver this transition. What's on Offer Meaningful, technically challenging projects for leading clients across the energy sector Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and remote options where appropriate A strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, supported by active employee networks Competitive salary with regular market-aligned reviews Comprehensive and flexible benefits package, including: 33 days annual leave (including public holidays) Generous contributory pension scheme Private medical cover Life assurance (4x base salary) Tailored professional development plans aligned to your career goals The opportunity to collaborate with industry experts shaping future engineering standards Key Responsibilities Lead approval activities for OHL tower engineering deliverables Support work winning and business development activities Embed safety-by-design principles throughout the design lifecycle Promote and support innovation within engineering solutions Produce and review design deliverables for internal and external stakeholders Ensure delivery of assigned work within agreed budgets and programmes Maintain up-to-date knowledge of technical standards, specifications and quality procedures Qualifications & Experience Essential Proven experience delivering overhead steel lattice towers and other transmission line structures (e.g. poles and termination gantries) up to 400kV Experience using PLS-Tower design software Confidence presenting technical outputs and supporting client engagements Degree-level qualification in an engineering discipline (Bachelor's minimum; Master's preferred), or equivalent industry experience Chartership, PE status or relevant professional registration (preferred) Strong awareness of health and safety considerations in OHL construction Fluent written and spoken English Comfortable working within dispersed and remote teams using collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams Right to work in the UK Desirable Experience supporting OHL construction planning and delivery Understanding of engineering management, including schedule and cost control Experience contributing to tendering and bid activities If you're ready to elevate your engineering career and make a tangible difference, apply now to join My Client's team of dedicated professionals. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Apr 20, 2026
Full time
Due to significant growth across my client's Transmission and Distribution business, there is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Electrical Transmission Tower Design Engineer to join a growing and highly regarded team. This role is ideal for someone looking to take the next step in their career, with a clear pathway toward technical leadership and future Principal-level responsibility. My client's Transmission and Distribution team delivers high-voltage overhead line (HV OHL) design services, supporting construction, procurement and consultancy across a diverse portfolio of UK transmission projects. The role can be based from any UK office, with a preference for candidates able to work from Scotland or West Sussex, and offers hybrid working flexibility. The Role Reporting to the UK Principal Structural Engineer, you will take a lead role in approval activities for OHL structural and tower engineering deliverables across the business. You will oversee transmission tower structural assessments and design outputs, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. Alongside this, you'll help drive continuous improvement in team delivery, support staff development, and work closely with senior engineering leadership to maintain technical excellence during a period of sustained growth. This opportunity suits an experienced OHL structural or tower design professional with a strong background in steel lattice transmission towers, who is keen to develop leadership capability and progress toward a Principal role in the future. Clients & Projects My client operates at the forefront of the UK's electricity transmission and distribution sector, supporting the delivery of major infrastructure programmes aligned with the net zero 2050 agenda. With a secured pipeline of work for years to come, this role offers the chance to contribute to projects that increase network capacity and support the UK government's pathway to 2030 and beyond. You'll play a key role in strengthening the engineering capability needed to deliver this transition. What's on Offer Meaningful, technically challenging projects for leading clients across the energy sector Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and remote options where appropriate A strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, supported by active employee networks Competitive salary with regular market-aligned reviews Comprehensive and flexible benefits package, including: 33 days annual leave (including public holidays) Generous contributory pension scheme Private medical cover Life assurance (4x base salary) Tailored professional development plans aligned to your career goals The opportunity to collaborate with industry experts shaping future engineering standards Key Responsibilities Lead approval activities for OHL tower engineering deliverables Support work winning and business development activities Embed safety-by-design principles throughout the design lifecycle Promote and support innovation within engineering solutions Produce and review design deliverables for internal and external stakeholders Ensure delivery of assigned work within agreed budgets and programmes Maintain up-to-date knowledge of technical standards, specifications and quality procedures Qualifications & Experience Essential Proven experience delivering overhead steel lattice towers and other transmission line structures (e.g. poles and termination gantries) up to 400kV Experience using PLS-Tower design software Confidence presenting technical outputs and supporting client engagements Degree-level qualification in an engineering discipline (Bachelor's minimum; Master's preferred), or equivalent industry experience Chartership, PE status or relevant professional registration (preferred) Strong awareness of health and safety considerations in OHL construction Fluent written and spoken English Comfortable working within dispersed and remote teams using collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams Right to work in the UK Desirable Experience supporting OHL construction planning and delivery Understanding of engineering management, including schedule and cost control Experience contributing to tendering and bid activities If you're ready to elevate your engineering career and make a tangible difference, apply now to join My Client's team of dedicated professionals. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
LA International Computer Consultants Ltd
Windsor, Berkshire
Principle Engineer - Field Mobile Platform 6 Month contract initially Based: Remote/Hybrid - 1 days p/w onsite in Windsor (Maximum) Rate: £Market Rates p/d (via Umbrella) We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a Principle Engineer - Field Mobile Platform to join the team. Key Responsibilities: * Provide technical leadership and architectural direction to evolve and scale the Field Mobile Platform * Define and own mobile platform architecture, standards, patterns, and guardrails across mobile apps, APIs, integration layers, and platform services * Lead consolidation and simplification of the mobile application estate to reduce duplication, technical debt, and operational complexity * Partner with Product, Architecture, Supply Chain, Scheduling, and Field Operations to ensure consistent data models, integration patterns, UX principles, and mobile standards * Shape and deliver new mobile capabilities that improve safety, compliance, customer experience, and field productivity * Champion engineering excellence including clean architecture, CI/CD automation, testing strategies, observability, release processes, performance optimisation, and secure-by-design practices * Ensure platform reliability, resilience, and strong offline capability in challenging field environments * Continuously improve ways of working through automation and AI-enabled tooling, while retaining human accountability for technical decisions Key Skills & Experience: * Strong technical leadership and architectural expertise in complex, enterprise-scale mobile and digital platforms * Deep understanding of mobile application architecture, Back End APIs, microservices, and integration patterns * Proven experience defining and influencing engineering standards, coding practices, and architectural guardrails across multiple teams * Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, observability, telemetry, and performance profiling * Experience designing reliable, resilient, and offline-capable mobile solutions * Ability to solve complex, ambiguous, cross-domain technical problems * Working knowledge of AI-enabled engineering practices, including use of automation, telemetry, and AI-assisted diagnostics * Significant experience as a Senior or Principal Software Engineer within complex digital or platform-based environments * Experience influencing technical direction across multiple teams without direct line management responsibility * Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience * Experience operating within established architectural frameworks, security standards, and data privacy requirements AI/Digital fluency skills: * Ability to design, integrate and operate AI enabled solutions within enterprise environments, including prompt driven workflows, retrieval augmented systems and AI agents. Applying structured evaluation, testing and monitoring practices to ensure AI outputs are reliable, secure and compliant with organisational guardrails. * Prepares and manages data used in AI workflows and take responsibility for the responsible life cycle of AI features from experimentation through to deployment and continuous improvement. This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work, If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly, we will respond as soon as possible. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.
Apr 20, 2026
Contractor
Principle Engineer - Field Mobile Platform 6 Month contract initially Based: Remote/Hybrid - 1 days p/w onsite in Windsor (Maximum) Rate: £Market Rates p/d (via Umbrella) We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a Principle Engineer - Field Mobile Platform to join the team. Key Responsibilities: * Provide technical leadership and architectural direction to evolve and scale the Field Mobile Platform * Define and own mobile platform architecture, standards, patterns, and guardrails across mobile apps, APIs, integration layers, and platform services * Lead consolidation and simplification of the mobile application estate to reduce duplication, technical debt, and operational complexity * Partner with Product, Architecture, Supply Chain, Scheduling, and Field Operations to ensure consistent data models, integration patterns, UX principles, and mobile standards * Shape and deliver new mobile capabilities that improve safety, compliance, customer experience, and field productivity * Champion engineering excellence including clean architecture, CI/CD automation, testing strategies, observability, release processes, performance optimisation, and secure-by-design practices * Ensure platform reliability, resilience, and strong offline capability in challenging field environments * Continuously improve ways of working through automation and AI-enabled tooling, while retaining human accountability for technical decisions Key Skills & Experience: * Strong technical leadership and architectural expertise in complex, enterprise-scale mobile and digital platforms * Deep understanding of mobile application architecture, Back End APIs, microservices, and integration patterns * Proven experience defining and influencing engineering standards, coding practices, and architectural guardrails across multiple teams * Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, observability, telemetry, and performance profiling * Experience designing reliable, resilient, and offline-capable mobile solutions * Ability to solve complex, ambiguous, cross-domain technical problems * Working knowledge of AI-enabled engineering practices, including use of automation, telemetry, and AI-assisted diagnostics * Significant experience as a Senior or Principal Software Engineer within complex digital or platform-based environments * Experience influencing technical direction across multiple teams without direct line management responsibility * Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience * Experience operating within established architectural frameworks, security standards, and data privacy requirements AI/Digital fluency skills: * Ability to design, integrate and operate AI enabled solutions within enterprise environments, including prompt driven workflows, retrieval augmented systems and AI agents. Applying structured evaluation, testing and monitoring practices to ensure AI outputs are reliable, secure and compliant with organisational guardrails. * Prepares and manages data used in AI workflows and take responsibility for the responsible life cycle of AI features from experimentation through to deployment and continuous improvement. This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work, If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly, we will respond as soon as possible. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.
Principal Full Stack Software Engineer Location: Hybrid - 1-2 days a week Salary: (Apply online only)k + 10% Bonus Type: Permanent No Sponsorship Available Overview: We are seeking a Principal Full Stack Software Engineer to lead the design, development, and delivery of scalable, high-performance applications across a modern cloud-based architecture. This is a senior, hands-on leadership role where you will shape technical direction, influence engineering standards, and drive best practice across the full software development lifecycle. You will work closely with product, architecture, and leadership teams to deliver robust, user-centric solutions while mentoring engineers and fostering a high-performing engineering culture. Key Responsibilities: Lead end-to-end design and development of full stack applications across frontend and backend systems Define and drive engineering best practices, coding standards, and architectural principles Act as a technical authority across multiple teams, guiding complex solution design and delivery Build scalable, secure, and high-performing systems using modern frameworks and cloud technologies Collaborate with Product Owners and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions Mentor and coach engineers, supporting career development and technical growth Drive adoption of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworks Contribute to strategic technology decisions and long-term roadmap planning Ensure high levels of system reliability, performance, and security Required Skills & Experience: Extensive experience as a Full Stack Engineer with a strong track record in senior or principal-level roles Expertise in JavaScript/TypeScript and modern frontend frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, or Vue) Strong backend development experience (e.g., Node.js, Java, Python, or Go) Proven experience designing and building scalable, distributed systems Strong experience with REST APIs, microservices architecture, and event-driven systems Cloud experience with Azure with knowledge of serverless and containerised architectures Solid understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD, and infrastructure as code Experience working in Agile environments and leading technical delivery Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills Desirable Experience: Knowledge of data engineering or real-time data processing pipelines Exposure to system design at enterprise scale Experience working in regulated environments such as financial services Benefits: Competitive base salary and performance bonus Flexible hybrid working model Private healthcare and enhanced pension 25 days annual leave + additional benefits Learning and development budget Opportunity to shape engineering strategy within a growing organisation
Apr 20, 2026
Full time
Principal Full Stack Software Engineer Location: Hybrid - 1-2 days a week Salary: (Apply online only)k + 10% Bonus Type: Permanent No Sponsorship Available Overview: We are seeking a Principal Full Stack Software Engineer to lead the design, development, and delivery of scalable, high-performance applications across a modern cloud-based architecture. This is a senior, hands-on leadership role where you will shape technical direction, influence engineering standards, and drive best practice across the full software development lifecycle. You will work closely with product, architecture, and leadership teams to deliver robust, user-centric solutions while mentoring engineers and fostering a high-performing engineering culture. Key Responsibilities: Lead end-to-end design and development of full stack applications across frontend and backend systems Define and drive engineering best practices, coding standards, and architectural principles Act as a technical authority across multiple teams, guiding complex solution design and delivery Build scalable, secure, and high-performing systems using modern frameworks and cloud technologies Collaborate with Product Owners and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions Mentor and coach engineers, supporting career development and technical growth Drive adoption of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworks Contribute to strategic technology decisions and long-term roadmap planning Ensure high levels of system reliability, performance, and security Required Skills & Experience: Extensive experience as a Full Stack Engineer with a strong track record in senior or principal-level roles Expertise in JavaScript/TypeScript and modern frontend frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, or Vue) Strong backend development experience (e.g., Node.js, Java, Python, or Go) Proven experience designing and building scalable, distributed systems Strong experience with REST APIs, microservices architecture, and event-driven systems Cloud experience with Azure with knowledge of serverless and containerised architectures Solid understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD, and infrastructure as code Experience working in Agile environments and leading technical delivery Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills Desirable Experience: Knowledge of data engineering or real-time data processing pipelines Exposure to system design at enterprise scale Experience working in regulated environments such as financial services Benefits: Competitive base salary and performance bonus Flexible hybrid working model Private healthcare and enhanced pension 25 days annual leave + additional benefits Learning and development budget Opportunity to shape engineering strategy within a growing organisation
Project Manager / Senior Project Manager x 2 Sites in: Kings Cross / Battersea / St John s Wood Large RC frame & groundwork packages £400 to £500 per day / £90,000 to £110,000 per annum + benefits About the Opportunity: I am looking for experienced Project Managers who are capable of overseeing £20 million (+) RC frame, basement and groundwork packages in London. The initial schemes are in Kings Cross, Battersea, and St John s Wood. Individuals will need to have a strong understanding of everything from piling, groundworks, basement construction and concrete frame construction, while working on a mixture of residential and commercial projects in the past, directly for the sub-contractor overseeing these packages in London. Usual duties will apply from overall management of the site team, technical management of the programme and works, through to management of the client and surrounding aspects (i.e. health & safety, temporary works, engineering solutions and site meetings). About the Company: As one of the best of the best within the specialist concrete frame sector, this organisation's projects speak for themselves. They have completed numerous prestigious schemes throughout London and the home counties, with several large projects also completed around the country. Their focus on quality, safety and offering a professional service has seen them partner with some of the largest main contractors and developers for long term periods of time, completing multiple projects with individual businesses. In addition to this, they are now finding clients choosing to partner with them as principal contractor as they inspire the trust to complete works without supervision from main contractors. In line with what you would expect from a company of this stature, their staff retention rate is excellent, with numerous people choosing not only to spend several years with this business, but also choosing to stay for longer. They complete great projects. They have fantastic standards. And they keep their people happy long term. What more could you look for in an employer? About the Requirements: Suitable candidates need to be degree qualified in civil engineering or construction management and must be able to show a strong history from a site engineer level through to project management over the last 5-10+ years. It is crucial that candidates can show a strong amount of large concrete frame construction background having worked for rival concrete frame and groundwork subcontractors in the UK. Candidates from a main contract or developer background cannot be considered. Regarding software, our client uses the usual Microsoft programmes, standard email functions and Asta Power Project for planning/programming works. Project Managers will be required to use all these tools. About the Rewards: This business offers above average packages to ensure their staff are happy with their income and beyond this, to ensure they see this as a long term move when joining the company. Stability of employment and maintaining a low staff turnover is important in line with everything this business stands for. For these positions, we have been given a rough bracket of £90,000 to £110,000 per annum or for those who are self-employed, £400 to £500 per day. How to Apply: It would be ideal to see a copy of your CV to understand your previous experience and employment. In line with GDPR, nothing will be done with your CV / details until we have discussed the role in detail anyway, but having gained an understanding of your formal past, this may help when we come to talk and discuss the option. My contact details are listed below: Email (remove all spaces): ltd . com About Me, Your Consultant: My name is Andrew Jackson and I am one of the founding directors of Cityscape Recruitment Ltd. I have over 20 years of experience in civil engineering & construction recruitment, during which time, I have specialised in the niche sectors of concrete frames, groundworks, basement construction, and demolition. So, what does that mean for you? It means you won t be trusting your career to a rookie salesperson who s just out to place you wherever he/she can. I work with the vast majority of the groundwork & concrete frame businesses in the UK and I can help not only introduce you but can give you up-to-date information on each of them (the good parts and the less positive parts none of them are perfect, but some are pretty close), helping you make an informed decision so you can take your career forward. I ve been doing this for a fair while now and I ve maintained a positive reputation doing what I do because I don t tell people false truths. I tell them everything I know and then let them choose. My job is to get you the options you want, give you the information you need, and then let you decide what feels right for you.
Apr 20, 2026
Full time
Project Manager / Senior Project Manager x 2 Sites in: Kings Cross / Battersea / St John s Wood Large RC frame & groundwork packages £400 to £500 per day / £90,000 to £110,000 per annum + benefits About the Opportunity: I am looking for experienced Project Managers who are capable of overseeing £20 million (+) RC frame, basement and groundwork packages in London. The initial schemes are in Kings Cross, Battersea, and St John s Wood. Individuals will need to have a strong understanding of everything from piling, groundworks, basement construction and concrete frame construction, while working on a mixture of residential and commercial projects in the past, directly for the sub-contractor overseeing these packages in London. Usual duties will apply from overall management of the site team, technical management of the programme and works, through to management of the client and surrounding aspects (i.e. health & safety, temporary works, engineering solutions and site meetings). About the Company: As one of the best of the best within the specialist concrete frame sector, this organisation's projects speak for themselves. They have completed numerous prestigious schemes throughout London and the home counties, with several large projects also completed around the country. Their focus on quality, safety and offering a professional service has seen them partner with some of the largest main contractors and developers for long term periods of time, completing multiple projects with individual businesses. In addition to this, they are now finding clients choosing to partner with them as principal contractor as they inspire the trust to complete works without supervision from main contractors. In line with what you would expect from a company of this stature, their staff retention rate is excellent, with numerous people choosing not only to spend several years with this business, but also choosing to stay for longer. They complete great projects. They have fantastic standards. And they keep their people happy long term. What more could you look for in an employer? About the Requirements: Suitable candidates need to be degree qualified in civil engineering or construction management and must be able to show a strong history from a site engineer level through to project management over the last 5-10+ years. It is crucial that candidates can show a strong amount of large concrete frame construction background having worked for rival concrete frame and groundwork subcontractors in the UK. Candidates from a main contract or developer background cannot be considered. Regarding software, our client uses the usual Microsoft programmes, standard email functions and Asta Power Project for planning/programming works. Project Managers will be required to use all these tools. About the Rewards: This business offers above average packages to ensure their staff are happy with their income and beyond this, to ensure they see this as a long term move when joining the company. Stability of employment and maintaining a low staff turnover is important in line with everything this business stands for. For these positions, we have been given a rough bracket of £90,000 to £110,000 per annum or for those who are self-employed, £400 to £500 per day. How to Apply: It would be ideal to see a copy of your CV to understand your previous experience and employment. In line with GDPR, nothing will be done with your CV / details until we have discussed the role in detail anyway, but having gained an understanding of your formal past, this may help when we come to talk and discuss the option. My contact details are listed below: Email (remove all spaces): ltd . com About Me, Your Consultant: My name is Andrew Jackson and I am one of the founding directors of Cityscape Recruitment Ltd. I have over 20 years of experience in civil engineering & construction recruitment, during which time, I have specialised in the niche sectors of concrete frames, groundworks, basement construction, and demolition. So, what does that mean for you? It means you won t be trusting your career to a rookie salesperson who s just out to place you wherever he/she can. I work with the vast majority of the groundwork & concrete frame businesses in the UK and I can help not only introduce you but can give you up-to-date information on each of them (the good parts and the less positive parts none of them are perfect, but some are pretty close), helping you make an informed decision so you can take your career forward. I ve been doing this for a fair while now and I ve maintained a positive reputation doing what I do because I don t tell people false truths. I tell them everything I know and then let them choose. My job is to get you the options you want, give you the information you need, and then let you decide what feels right for you.
Lead Software Engineer - GenAI/Forward Deployed - Remote (UK or Ireland) Work directly with enterprise clients and senior stakeholders to design and build cutting-edge B2B Generative AI solutions. This is a highly senior, hands-on software engineering role sitting just below Principal Engineer level. It would suit a Technical Lead, Staff Engineer, or very Senior Software Engineer who wants to stay close to the technology while also working directly with external clients on complex, real-world GenAI projects. Important: Aside from being an excellent Lead Software Engineer. To be considered, you must have experience working directly with external enterprise clients on software delivery projects and be comfortable engaging with senior client stakeholders, including leadership-level contacts . We are partnering with a fast-growing technology company building enterprise-grade Generative AI solutions for major organisations. You will work on greenfield and high-impact projects, helping shape technical direction, architecture, and delivery from early discovery through to production. The Role Work closely with enterprise clients to understand business challenges and design high-impact GenAI solutions Lead discovery sessions, workshops, and technical discussions with client stakeholders Translate business needs into practical technical direction and delivery plans Build and prototype Generative AI solutions, then help scale them into production Make key architectural and design decisions across the full solution life cycle Provide technical leadership and mentor other engineers where needed Collaborate with product, data, and ML teams to deliver integrated solutions that solve real business problems What You Bring Strong hands-on software engineering experience at Lead, Staff, or very Senior level Solid full stack engineering background and experience building and scaling complex software systems Proven experience working directly with external enterprise clients on software delivery engagements Confidence engaging with senior client stakeholders, including leadership-level contacts , and helping lead technical conversations Strong architectural judgement and the ability to balance speed, quality, and long-term maintainability Experience mentoring engineers or leading smaller technical teams A strong interest in Generative AI, ideally with commercial experience, or otherwise through serious hands-on personal projects and practical experimentation Non-Negotiable Experience Before applying, please make sure you can show strong evidence of all three: 1. Deep software engineering expertise You are a highly experienced software engineer with strong full stack capability and a track record of building complex production systems. 2. External client-facing enterprise experience You have worked directly with external enterprise clients on software projects and have dealt with senior client stakeholders, including leadership-level contacts . This is essential for the role. 3. Genuine GenAI interest or experience You have either worked with Generative AI commercially, or you can clearly demonstrate serious practical interest through projects, prototyping, or staying very close to developments in the space. What's on Offer Excellent salary of €130,000 - €160,000/£115,000 - £140,000 Fully remote role within the UK or Ireland Flexible hours and optional 4-day week Direct involvement in cutting-edge Generative AI projects Clear progression path towards Principal Forward Deployed Engineer level and beyond Opportunity to work on meaningful enterprise projects with strong technical variety Additional Information This role is remote, but you must be based in the UK or Ireland and legally eligible to work there without sponsorship. There may be occasional travel to client sites, including international travel where required. Visa sponsorship is not available. If you have the required client-facing experience and strong software engineering background, please apply today to Stack & Co IT.
Apr 20, 2026
Full time
Lead Software Engineer - GenAI/Forward Deployed - Remote (UK or Ireland) Work directly with enterprise clients and senior stakeholders to design and build cutting-edge B2B Generative AI solutions. This is a highly senior, hands-on software engineering role sitting just below Principal Engineer level. It would suit a Technical Lead, Staff Engineer, or very Senior Software Engineer who wants to stay close to the technology while also working directly with external clients on complex, real-world GenAI projects. Important: Aside from being an excellent Lead Software Engineer. To be considered, you must have experience working directly with external enterprise clients on software delivery projects and be comfortable engaging with senior client stakeholders, including leadership-level contacts . We are partnering with a fast-growing technology company building enterprise-grade Generative AI solutions for major organisations. You will work on greenfield and high-impact projects, helping shape technical direction, architecture, and delivery from early discovery through to production. The Role Work closely with enterprise clients to understand business challenges and design high-impact GenAI solutions Lead discovery sessions, workshops, and technical discussions with client stakeholders Translate business needs into practical technical direction and delivery plans Build and prototype Generative AI solutions, then help scale them into production Make key architectural and design decisions across the full solution life cycle Provide technical leadership and mentor other engineers where needed Collaborate with product, data, and ML teams to deliver integrated solutions that solve real business problems What You Bring Strong hands-on software engineering experience at Lead, Staff, or very Senior level Solid full stack engineering background and experience building and scaling complex software systems Proven experience working directly with external enterprise clients on software delivery engagements Confidence engaging with senior client stakeholders, including leadership-level contacts , and helping lead technical conversations Strong architectural judgement and the ability to balance speed, quality, and long-term maintainability Experience mentoring engineers or leading smaller technical teams A strong interest in Generative AI, ideally with commercial experience, or otherwise through serious hands-on personal projects and practical experimentation Non-Negotiable Experience Before applying, please make sure you can show strong evidence of all three: 1. Deep software engineering expertise You are a highly experienced software engineer with strong full stack capability and a track record of building complex production systems. 2. External client-facing enterprise experience You have worked directly with external enterprise clients on software projects and have dealt with senior client stakeholders, including leadership-level contacts . This is essential for the role. 3. Genuine GenAI interest or experience You have either worked with Generative AI commercially, or you can clearly demonstrate serious practical interest through projects, prototyping, or staying very close to developments in the space. What's on Offer Excellent salary of €130,000 - €160,000/£115,000 - £140,000 Fully remote role within the UK or Ireland Flexible hours and optional 4-day week Direct involvement in cutting-edge Generative AI projects Clear progression path towards Principal Forward Deployed Engineer level and beyond Opportunity to work on meaningful enterprise projects with strong technical variety Additional Information This role is remote, but you must be based in the UK or Ireland and legally eligible to work there without sponsorship. There may be occasional travel to client sites, including international travel where required. Visa sponsorship is not available. If you have the required client-facing experience and strong software engineering background, please apply today to Stack & Co IT.
Our client, a leading name in global financial markets, is expanding its Communications Surveillance and Record Keeping Technology function in response to increasing regulatory scrutiny. With regulators worldwide elevating expectations around Market Abuse monitoring and robust Record Keeping controls, this is a critical and high-profile hire. We are seeking an exceptional Principal Engineer to play a central technical leadership role within their Surveillance Technology team. This is an opportunity to influence strategy, shape engineering standards, and drive innovation across a complex, business critical technology landscape. The Opportunity Communication Surveillance and mobile capture capabilities now sit at the forefront of internal and external regulatory enquiries. As the Principal Engineer, you will act as the technical authority for a major Communications Surveillance Technology programme-leading architectural decisions, engineering best practice, and the design of next generation solutions. This role is ideal for a senior technologist who is hands on, passionate about Surveillance and Record Keeping technologies, and capable of influencing cross functional teams in a fast moving environment. Key Responsibilities Serve as the primary technical leader within the Surveillance Technology team. Provide expert oversight across analysis, architecture, design and delivery of complex systems. Architect, build, and evolve scalable, high performance solutions for Communications Surveillance and Record Keeping. Lead engineering standards: architecture reviews, vendor assessments, impact analysis, and automated testing. Mentor and develop engineering talent, fostering a culture of continuous learning. Champion innovation by evaluating new technologies and methodologies within Surveillance and Record Keeping. Translate complex technical concepts for both technical and non technical stakeholders. Support agile planning, estimation and prioritisation. Identify opportunities for system optimisation, refactoring, and alignment to target architectures. Manage technical risks, issues and dependencies. Benchmark against peer organisations to ensure alignment with regulatory and industry expectations. Experience & Competencies Proven experience within Communications Surveillance Technology. Strong background in technical leadership within software delivery teams. Hands on expertise across the full software development lifecycle. Deep knowledge of at least one leading Communications Surveillance platform. Familiarity with Regex, SQL, and Boolean search concepts. Strong understanding of distributed systems, information security, and cloud technologies. Experience with major communication platforms and capture solutions (e.g., Bloomberg, LSEG, ICE, Symphony, WhatsApp, WeCom, Smarsh, Global Relay, Behavox). Experience with communications data structures, ETL/ELT pipelines, and data integrity standards. Strong understanding of CI/CD practices and agile methodologies. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Understanding of financial markets or trading systems. Knowledge of FCA Market Abuse Regulation. Experience in performance optimisation and profiling. Familiarity with modern UI frameworks (React, Typescript). Exposure to containerisation and orchestration tools. Understanding of architectural frameworks and best practices. Knowledge of AWS or other cloud platforms.
Apr 20, 2026
Full time
Our client, a leading name in global financial markets, is expanding its Communications Surveillance and Record Keeping Technology function in response to increasing regulatory scrutiny. With regulators worldwide elevating expectations around Market Abuse monitoring and robust Record Keeping controls, this is a critical and high-profile hire. We are seeking an exceptional Principal Engineer to play a central technical leadership role within their Surveillance Technology team. This is an opportunity to influence strategy, shape engineering standards, and drive innovation across a complex, business critical technology landscape. The Opportunity Communication Surveillance and mobile capture capabilities now sit at the forefront of internal and external regulatory enquiries. As the Principal Engineer, you will act as the technical authority for a major Communications Surveillance Technology programme-leading architectural decisions, engineering best practice, and the design of next generation solutions. This role is ideal for a senior technologist who is hands on, passionate about Surveillance and Record Keeping technologies, and capable of influencing cross functional teams in a fast moving environment. Key Responsibilities Serve as the primary technical leader within the Surveillance Technology team. Provide expert oversight across analysis, architecture, design and delivery of complex systems. Architect, build, and evolve scalable, high performance solutions for Communications Surveillance and Record Keeping. Lead engineering standards: architecture reviews, vendor assessments, impact analysis, and automated testing. Mentor and develop engineering talent, fostering a culture of continuous learning. Champion innovation by evaluating new technologies and methodologies within Surveillance and Record Keeping. Translate complex technical concepts for both technical and non technical stakeholders. Support agile planning, estimation and prioritisation. Identify opportunities for system optimisation, refactoring, and alignment to target architectures. Manage technical risks, issues and dependencies. Benchmark against peer organisations to ensure alignment with regulatory and industry expectations. Experience & Competencies Proven experience within Communications Surveillance Technology. Strong background in technical leadership within software delivery teams. Hands on expertise across the full software development lifecycle. Deep knowledge of at least one leading Communications Surveillance platform. Familiarity with Regex, SQL, and Boolean search concepts. Strong understanding of distributed systems, information security, and cloud technologies. Experience with major communication platforms and capture solutions (e.g., Bloomberg, LSEG, ICE, Symphony, WhatsApp, WeCom, Smarsh, Global Relay, Behavox). Experience with communications data structures, ETL/ELT pipelines, and data integrity standards. Strong understanding of CI/CD practices and agile methodologies. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Understanding of financial markets or trading systems. Knowledge of FCA Market Abuse Regulation. Experience in performance optimisation and profiling. Familiarity with modern UI frameworks (React, Typescript). Exposure to containerisation and orchestration tools. Understanding of architectural frameworks and best practices. Knowledge of AWS or other cloud platforms.
Potential for flexible working arrangements (School run etc) Free daily office parking. 20 mins car /bus journey from Norwich City Train Station. Our client has an excellent reputation for team support, and encouragement of ideas and knowledge sharing. Contemporary office, with chill out areas, canteen facilities, free parking and training areas. Based in a beautiful rural location 5% Company pension contribution Life Assurance at 2 x national salary Private medical cover Permanent Health Cover Company Profit Share Scheme Career Development and ongoing training Staff Referral Scheme 25 days annual leave with additional loyalty days (Full-Time equivalent) Volunteering Scheme Regular team socials in a welcoming environment including company anniversary trips and employee awards Our client is recruiting for a Senior Structural Engineer to join their industry-respected and growing business. With offices across the UK our multi million pound clients' teams consult, deliver and manage infrastructure projects across a broad spectrum of engineering sectors. The Role: The role would entail leading Medium to large sized structural projects as well as contributing to the larger scale project that the client currently has ongoing. This role will see you working as part of the structural / civil engineering team, focusing on a diverse portfolio of projects in the UK and around the world. You will be working for an award-winning practice, known for providing innovative, client focused design solutions, and adding value through quality and lateral thought. Their innovation, creative and pragmatic approach allows architectural and client aspirations to be realised. The business undertakes a wide variety of engineering projects, in both the public and private sectors. The Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will be degree qualified and either chartered or approaching chartered status with a minimum of 4 years Structural Engineering Consultancy experience. You will be a project leader with the ability to take a project from concept stage through to completion. Technically strong and able to work to client deadlines and inspire those around you. A competent user of Structural Analysis software. An effective communicator, experience of regular client and external design team interaction. Ideally possess a strong interest in architecture and the wider public realm/built environment. Management of junior colleagues. The opportunity to progress through to Principal level and beyond. Some experience the following programs: AutoDesk, Tekla or Tedds or similar. The client would be looking for a Engineer who has appropriate depth and breadth of experience within construction related schemes and has experience in delivering projects that the client currently operates within. What you will get in return: Senior Level Salary Private Medical Insurance Generous Pension scheme Annual Professional Membership Fees paid Holiday 25 days, plus Public Holidays and Birthday Day Life Assurance Additional employee perks Very modern, spacious office environment, with common room meeting spaces. Flexible working Family friendly policies Employee assistance Our client would be looking for applicants who are Degree qualified and chartered or at least working towards Chartership as well as a Full and clean UK driving license. As always, the right to work in the UK must be established. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Apr 18, 2026
Full time
Potential for flexible working arrangements (School run etc) Free daily office parking. 20 mins car /bus journey from Norwich City Train Station. Our client has an excellent reputation for team support, and encouragement of ideas and knowledge sharing. Contemporary office, with chill out areas, canteen facilities, free parking and training areas. Based in a beautiful rural location 5% Company pension contribution Life Assurance at 2 x national salary Private medical cover Permanent Health Cover Company Profit Share Scheme Career Development and ongoing training Staff Referral Scheme 25 days annual leave with additional loyalty days (Full-Time equivalent) Volunteering Scheme Regular team socials in a welcoming environment including company anniversary trips and employee awards Our client is recruiting for a Senior Structural Engineer to join their industry-respected and growing business. With offices across the UK our multi million pound clients' teams consult, deliver and manage infrastructure projects across a broad spectrum of engineering sectors. The Role: The role would entail leading Medium to large sized structural projects as well as contributing to the larger scale project that the client currently has ongoing. This role will see you working as part of the structural / civil engineering team, focusing on a diverse portfolio of projects in the UK and around the world. You will be working for an award-winning practice, known for providing innovative, client focused design solutions, and adding value through quality and lateral thought. Their innovation, creative and pragmatic approach allows architectural and client aspirations to be realised. The business undertakes a wide variety of engineering projects, in both the public and private sectors. The Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will be degree qualified and either chartered or approaching chartered status with a minimum of 4 years Structural Engineering Consultancy experience. You will be a project leader with the ability to take a project from concept stage through to completion. Technically strong and able to work to client deadlines and inspire those around you. A competent user of Structural Analysis software. An effective communicator, experience of regular client and external design team interaction. Ideally possess a strong interest in architecture and the wider public realm/built environment. Management of junior colleagues. The opportunity to progress through to Principal level and beyond. Some experience the following programs: AutoDesk, Tekla or Tedds or similar. The client would be looking for a Engineer who has appropriate depth and breadth of experience within construction related schemes and has experience in delivering projects that the client currently operates within. What you will get in return: Senior Level Salary Private Medical Insurance Generous Pension scheme Annual Professional Membership Fees paid Holiday 25 days, plus Public Holidays and Birthday Day Life Assurance Additional employee perks Very modern, spacious office environment, with common room meeting spaces. Flexible working Family friendly policies Employee assistance Our client would be looking for applicants who are Degree qualified and chartered or at least working towards Chartership as well as a Full and clean UK driving license. As always, the right to work in the UK must be established. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
With the continued expansion of our award winning technical services company, Sudlows, who work throughout the UK, have a growing portfolio of projects and have a fantastic opportunity for a Audio/Visual Solutions Engineer to join our successful business. We have over 220 staff and have achieved recent growth with ongoing expansion plans. Sudlows are keen to recruit candidates who will be part of this ambition. We are an equal opportunities employer and value diversity in our workforce. Role Purpose The role of the Audio / Visual Solutions Engineer (AVSE) sits with Sudlows Smart Technology team and supports a range of activities around the design and delivery of our Audio/Visual Solutions for our customers The employee will principally be involved in the installation, configuration, commissioning and technical support of Audio/Visual systems however will also contribute to design activities such as surveying and support design documentation and well as providing site level project supervision where workload allows. The AVSE should also maintain a good knowledge of the prevalent standards and be willing to continually develop and learn in order to match and stay current with the changing pace of technology. As part of this role the employee must also maintain a working knowledge of structured cabling systems as this is a large part of the businesses offering but also it can be the foundation on which an IP based AV system will sit. Sudlows prides itself on quality of our designs and installations as well as how we engage with the customer, as a customer facing operative the Audio/Visual Solutions Engineer will be expected to provide a high level of customer service in keeping with Sudlows standards as well as proving clear and concise communication both internally and externally. The highest levels of workmanship are expected as standard as well as strict adherence to our health and safety standards. All employees are expected to be able to follow company processes relating to work generated documentation and our internal paperwork and systems. Key Responsibilities Installation and Commissioning Install AV systems including displays, projectors, audio systems, control systems, VC solutions, and structured cabling Terminate and test cabling (Cat6/6A, fibre, speaker cable, control cabling). Rack build, equipment mounting, and system interconnections. Configure AV equipment (e.g. DSPs, control processors, video conferencing systems). Perform system testing, fault finding, and troubleshooting. Commission systems to meet performance and design specifications. Produce commissioning documentation and test results. Complete witness testing and end user training. Project Supervision (Entry-Level) Supervise small AV installations or work packages on-site. Coordinate with subcontractors and internal engineers. Ensure works are delivered in line with programme and scope. Maintain site documentation (RAMS, checklists, progress updates). Liaise with clients and stakeholders during installation. Report progress, risks, and issues to project managers. Design Support Assist with AV system design including: Equipment selection, Signal flow diagrams and Rack layouts and schematics. Support senior engineers or designers in producing technical submissions. Review drawings and identify practical installation considerations. Conduct site surveys for a range of AV solutions. Provide feedback from site to improve future designs. Assist with bill of materials (BOM) preparation. Personal Specification Minimum Requirements Demonstrable knowledge of the design Audio / Visual systems across a range of technologies including but not limited to projectors, TVs, touchscreens, sound systems and amplifiers, communal presentation and meeting systems and software and meeting room integration to control the meeting room environment. Demonstrable knowledge of current and prevalent standards and licencing requirements that govern works within the Audio / Visual space. A working knowledge of structured cabling systems and active networking as the foundations of a system that supports an IP based AV installation. Experience working with industry leading manufacturers systems such as Crestron, Kramer, QSC, Biamp, Samsung and Logitech for example. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy while completing documentation in all its forms. Excellent customer facing manner. Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills. Flexible approach to working location and times. UK Driving Licence. Desirable Requirements Manufacturer awarded training and certification in the installation and / or design of Audio / Visual systems such as Crestron, Kramer, QSC, Biamp, Samsung and Logitech for example. AVIXA CTS (or working towards). Experience in producing design drawings, schematics and proposals for AV installations. Experience in using a range of design tools such as MS Visio and CAD to support your design proposals. Proven experience and / or industry recognised training with other technologies in the intelligent building space such as, IP Security, Intelligent Lighting, HVAC and Energy Management. CSCS / ECS Card
Apr 18, 2026
Full time
With the continued expansion of our award winning technical services company, Sudlows, who work throughout the UK, have a growing portfolio of projects and have a fantastic opportunity for a Audio/Visual Solutions Engineer to join our successful business. We have over 220 staff and have achieved recent growth with ongoing expansion plans. Sudlows are keen to recruit candidates who will be part of this ambition. We are an equal opportunities employer and value diversity in our workforce. Role Purpose The role of the Audio / Visual Solutions Engineer (AVSE) sits with Sudlows Smart Technology team and supports a range of activities around the design and delivery of our Audio/Visual Solutions for our customers The employee will principally be involved in the installation, configuration, commissioning and technical support of Audio/Visual systems however will also contribute to design activities such as surveying and support design documentation and well as providing site level project supervision where workload allows. The AVSE should also maintain a good knowledge of the prevalent standards and be willing to continually develop and learn in order to match and stay current with the changing pace of technology. As part of this role the employee must also maintain a working knowledge of structured cabling systems as this is a large part of the businesses offering but also it can be the foundation on which an IP based AV system will sit. Sudlows prides itself on quality of our designs and installations as well as how we engage with the customer, as a customer facing operative the Audio/Visual Solutions Engineer will be expected to provide a high level of customer service in keeping with Sudlows standards as well as proving clear and concise communication both internally and externally. The highest levels of workmanship are expected as standard as well as strict adherence to our health and safety standards. All employees are expected to be able to follow company processes relating to work generated documentation and our internal paperwork and systems. Key Responsibilities Installation and Commissioning Install AV systems including displays, projectors, audio systems, control systems, VC solutions, and structured cabling Terminate and test cabling (Cat6/6A, fibre, speaker cable, control cabling). Rack build, equipment mounting, and system interconnections. Configure AV equipment (e.g. DSPs, control processors, video conferencing systems). Perform system testing, fault finding, and troubleshooting. Commission systems to meet performance and design specifications. Produce commissioning documentation and test results. Complete witness testing and end user training. Project Supervision (Entry-Level) Supervise small AV installations or work packages on-site. Coordinate with subcontractors and internal engineers. Ensure works are delivered in line with programme and scope. Maintain site documentation (RAMS, checklists, progress updates). Liaise with clients and stakeholders during installation. Report progress, risks, and issues to project managers. Design Support Assist with AV system design including: Equipment selection, Signal flow diagrams and Rack layouts and schematics. Support senior engineers or designers in producing technical submissions. Review drawings and identify practical installation considerations. Conduct site surveys for a range of AV solutions. Provide feedback from site to improve future designs. Assist with bill of materials (BOM) preparation. Personal Specification Minimum Requirements Demonstrable knowledge of the design Audio / Visual systems across a range of technologies including but not limited to projectors, TVs, touchscreens, sound systems and amplifiers, communal presentation and meeting systems and software and meeting room integration to control the meeting room environment. Demonstrable knowledge of current and prevalent standards and licencing requirements that govern works within the Audio / Visual space. A working knowledge of structured cabling systems and active networking as the foundations of a system that supports an IP based AV installation. Experience working with industry leading manufacturers systems such as Crestron, Kramer, QSC, Biamp, Samsung and Logitech for example. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy while completing documentation in all its forms. Excellent customer facing manner. Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills. Flexible approach to working location and times. UK Driving Licence. Desirable Requirements Manufacturer awarded training and certification in the installation and / or design of Audio / Visual systems such as Crestron, Kramer, QSC, Biamp, Samsung and Logitech for example. AVIXA CTS (or working towards). Experience in producing design drawings, schematics and proposals for AV installations. Experience in using a range of design tools such as MS Visio and CAD to support your design proposals. Proven experience and / or industry recognised training with other technologies in the intelligent building space such as, IP Security, Intelligent Lighting, HVAC and Energy Management. CSCS / ECS Card
Electus Recruitment Solutions
Southwick, Hampshire
Principal Software Engineer This is a pivotal technical leadership role within a rapidly growing consultancy. You will spearhead the design of complex digital twins and synthetic environments, providing high-level strategic advice on innovation to key UK defence stakeholders. The essentials Sole British nationality is required for this position. At least 7+ years of experience in software engineering Proficient in C++ and Unreal 5 Strong background in mathematical principles or statistical problem-solving within scientific fields. Your package A comprehensive private healthcare scheme and health cash plan The work Lead the end-to-end design and delivery of software solutions involving Wargames, Robotics, Autonomous systems, and Digital Twins. Provide key advice on emerging techniques and innovation to a wide range of defence stakeholders. Lead small delivery teams and oversee the line management and performance of engineering staff. Coordinate bid management activity and author technical proposals to secure new projects. Apply advanced computational methods to tackle real-world challenges, developing novel approaches where standard tools fall short. Your profile A track record of managing stakeholders at a senior level. Extensive experience with a variety of software modelling and simulation techniques. Familiarity with videogame engines (e.g., Unreal Engine , Godot) or event-based simulation. Confident in navigating, understanding, and modifying large, varied codebases. Educated to degree level in a STEM or computing discipline. Willingness to travel across the UK to work at various client sites as required. Benefits and balanceWe offer a package designed to support both your professional growth and personal wellbeing: Pension Scheme: 7% employer contribution. Time Off: 25 days annual leave. Security: Life insurance coverage for peace of mind. Health: Private healthcare and a health cash plan. Discounts: Access to lifestyle and shopping discounts plus discounted gym memberships. Location and setup The role is based in Portsmouth with a hybrid working pattern of three days on site per week. You will join a small, agile team where your drive for rapid advancement is directly linked to the company's growth. Share your profile to arrange a confidential conversation about this leadership role.
Apr 17, 2026
Full time
Principal Software Engineer This is a pivotal technical leadership role within a rapidly growing consultancy. You will spearhead the design of complex digital twins and synthetic environments, providing high-level strategic advice on innovation to key UK defence stakeholders. The essentials Sole British nationality is required for this position. At least 7+ years of experience in software engineering Proficient in C++ and Unreal 5 Strong background in mathematical principles or statistical problem-solving within scientific fields. Your package A comprehensive private healthcare scheme and health cash plan The work Lead the end-to-end design and delivery of software solutions involving Wargames, Robotics, Autonomous systems, and Digital Twins. Provide key advice on emerging techniques and innovation to a wide range of defence stakeholders. Lead small delivery teams and oversee the line management and performance of engineering staff. Coordinate bid management activity and author technical proposals to secure new projects. Apply advanced computational methods to tackle real-world challenges, developing novel approaches where standard tools fall short. Your profile A track record of managing stakeholders at a senior level. Extensive experience with a variety of software modelling and simulation techniques. Familiarity with videogame engines (e.g., Unreal Engine , Godot) or event-based simulation. Confident in navigating, understanding, and modifying large, varied codebases. Educated to degree level in a STEM or computing discipline. Willingness to travel across the UK to work at various client sites as required. Benefits and balanceWe offer a package designed to support both your professional growth and personal wellbeing: Pension Scheme: 7% employer contribution. Time Off: 25 days annual leave. Security: Life insurance coverage for peace of mind. Health: Private healthcare and a health cash plan. Discounts: Access to lifestyle and shopping discounts plus discounted gym memberships. Location and setup The role is based in Portsmouth with a hybrid working pattern of three days on site per week. You will join a small, agile team where your drive for rapid advancement is directly linked to the company's growth. Share your profile to arrange a confidential conversation about this leadership role.
KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions LTD
City, Sheffield
Senior Electronics Software Engineer - Sheffield 50,000 - 60,000 + Early Friday Finish + Hybrid Working (4 days office / 1 day home) KO2's client is a leading Sheffield-based business specialising in precision instrumentation used in the evaluation of complex measurement and control systems. Their products are trusted across multiple industries where reliability, performance, and technical excellence are critical. The company is now looking for a Senior or Principal Electronics & Embedded Software Engineer to lead their design department. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious engineer to take ownership, drive innovation, and push the team to the next level. You'll be involved in every stage of product development - from concept and design through to testing and delivery. This role suits someone who is equally comfortable writing embedded C on target microprocessors and designing electronic systems using analogue and digital techniques. Key Skills and Experience: Strong background in Electronics Design Experience with Analogue & Digital Circuit Design PCB Design and schematic capture skills Proficiency in Embedded Software (C/C++) Proven leadership ability and a desire to mentor and develop a technical team Passion and drive to improve an existing department and take it to the next level What's on Offer: Salary: 50,000 - 60,000 (depending on experience) Early Friday finish Hybrid working: 4 days in the Sheffield office, 1 day from home Opportunity to make a real impact within a growing, technically innovative business If you're ready to take the lead in a forward-thinking engineering environment and shape the future of precision instrumentation, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or contact KO2 for more information about this opportunity.
Apr 17, 2026
Full time
Senior Electronics Software Engineer - Sheffield 50,000 - 60,000 + Early Friday Finish + Hybrid Working (4 days office / 1 day home) KO2's client is a leading Sheffield-based business specialising in precision instrumentation used in the evaluation of complex measurement and control systems. Their products are trusted across multiple industries where reliability, performance, and technical excellence are critical. The company is now looking for a Senior or Principal Electronics & Embedded Software Engineer to lead their design department. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious engineer to take ownership, drive innovation, and push the team to the next level. You'll be involved in every stage of product development - from concept and design through to testing and delivery. This role suits someone who is equally comfortable writing embedded C on target microprocessors and designing electronic systems using analogue and digital techniques. Key Skills and Experience: Strong background in Electronics Design Experience with Analogue & Digital Circuit Design PCB Design and schematic capture skills Proficiency in Embedded Software (C/C++) Proven leadership ability and a desire to mentor and develop a technical team Passion and drive to improve an existing department and take it to the next level What's on Offer: Salary: 50,000 - 60,000 (depending on experience) Early Friday finish Hybrid working: 4 days in the Sheffield office, 1 day from home Opportunity to make a real impact within a growing, technically innovative business If you're ready to take the lead in a forward-thinking engineering environment and shape the future of precision instrumentation, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or contact KO2 for more information about this opportunity.
We are hiring a Principal Software Engineer (Embedded Systems) based in Normanton, West Yorkshire to lead the design and development of cutting-edge embedded software for next-generation products. This is a senior-level opportunity for an experienced Normanton based Principal Software Engineer with deep expertise in C programming, RTOS (Real-Time Operating Systems), and wireless communication prot click apply for full job details
Apr 17, 2026
Full time
We are hiring a Principal Software Engineer (Embedded Systems) based in Normanton, West Yorkshire to lead the design and development of cutting-edge embedded software for next-generation products. This is a senior-level opportunity for an experienced Normanton based Principal Software Engineer with deep expertise in C programming, RTOS (Real-Time Operating Systems), and wireless communication prot click apply for full job details
