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Project Manager Sector: Nuclear New Build / Major Infrastructure & Energy Location: Bristol, England (with Hinkley Site interface / Office-Based) Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent The Opportunity: We are partnering with a premier Tier 1 technical services and project management consultancy to recruit a Project Manager to lead complex engineering packages for one of Europe's largest infrastructure developments at Hinkley Point C (HPC) . Reporting directly to the Senior Project Manager, you will take end-to-end operational responsibility for the full lifecycle (design, manufacture, and supply) of a designated contract or work package. Leading a multidisciplinary team, you will ensure that planning and delivery meet strict safety, quality, schedule, and budgetary parameters. Key Responsibilities: Package Leadership: Anticipate, manage, and resolve execution issues within the assigned contract. Identify risks, facilitate problem resolution, manage the package budget, and escalate critical variances to senior leadership. Contract Administration: Execute all contract administration activities in collaboration with commercial managers, overseeing variations, claims, technical queries (TQs), and project instructions under structured frameworks (NEC/FIDIC). Supply Chain Oversight: Provide robust client oversight of Tier 1 contractors and their deeper international supply chains (potentially involving over 100 Tier 2 and Tier 3 suppliers per package) to guarantee nuclear safety compliance. Manufacturing Quality Assurance: Drive the resolution of manufacturing issues, non-conformance reports (NCRs), and technical bottlenecks to protect factory schedules and quality benchmarks. Change Control Management: Manage contract scope changes from initial definition and business justification through to final implementation in line with rigorous project governance. Integrated Scheduling: Oversee the development and maintenance of Level 3 project schedules, ensuring complete alignment with the master project timeline. Nuclear Qualification: Coordinate formal Qualification for Nuclear Safety activities where required to validate equipment performance criteria before delivery. Logistics Coordination: Liaison with site teams to ensure all pre-shipping clearances, inspections, and readiness activities are complete to facilitate seamless site delivery. Resource & Team Management: Support resource planning to meet project demands, ensuring all team members are Suitably Qualified and Experienced Personnel (SQEP) while proactively identifying resource gaps. Commercial Reporting: Apply Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and standard cost-performance reporting mechanisms to track package health. What We're Looking For: Technical Project Management Track Record: Proven experience delivering complex engineering packages within a highly regulated, dynamic, and safety-critical environment (Nuclear Energy sector or similar heavy infrastructure is highly preferred). Contractual Experience: Strong experience managing contractors, consultants, and fabricators under standard institutional contracts, such as NEC or FIDIC suites. Stakeholder Engagement: Exceptional communication and management skills, with a proven ability to engage and influence diverse internal and external stakeholder networks. Project Tools Proficiency: Practical capability in financial management, change control, estimating, scheduling, and risk analysis tools. Education: Minimum of an HND or equivalent higher qualification in Project Management, Engineering, Construction, or a related technical field. What's on Offer (Package & Benefits): Salary: Competitive base salary aligned with senior market rates. Healthcare: Comprehensive private medical cover and digital GP service access. Family Benefits: Enhanced parental leave structures and family support programmes. Professional Development: Financial support and reimbursement for relevant professional engineering or project management memberships (e.g., APM, IMechE). Culture: A collaborative, inclusive environment with dedicated mental health initiatives and paid volunteering time.

Are you a Senior Quantity Surveyor with experience on rail infrastructure reactive maintenance frameworks? Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor Location: Chesterfield (Predominantly Office Based - 4-5 Days per Week) Rate: £450 - £500 per day (Outside IR35) Contract: Until March 2027 Initially Start Date: ASAP Looking for a contract where you can play a key role in improving the commercial performance of a major rail maintenance framework? This is an opportunity for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of a high-profile Buildings & Civil maintenance framework across the Northwest and Central region. Working within a reactive maintenance environment, you'll provide senior commercial support across a large portfolio of ongoing works while helping to drive improved commercial controls and client engagement. The framework currently manages a significant volume of reactive works and requires a commercially capable individual who can work closely with operational teams, manage quotations and pricing processes, and provide confidence to both internal stakeholders and the client. Where you will add value: - Managing commercial activities across a reactive Buildings & Civils maintenance framework - Reviewing and managing quotations, pricing submissions, and compensation processes - Supporting cost control, forecasting, reporting, and final accounts - Working closely with operational teams to ensure commercial compliance and performance - Managing client-facing commercial activities and responding to framework requirements - Supporting the close-out of works and final account agreements - Helping improve commercial governance and reporting processes across the framework To succeed in this role, you will need: - Experience operating as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within rail reactive maintenance environments - Strong understanding of reactive maintenance, framework, or minor works contracts - Buildings & Civil experience - Strong commercial management, reporting, and cost control skills - Experience managing quotations, pricing mechanisms, and client submissions - Northwest & Central rail experience would be advantageous but is not essential - CEMAR experience is beneficial but not required Why this contract stands out: - Long-term framework position with work secured through to March 2027 - Opportunity to play a key role in improving framework performance - High level of client and stakeholder exposure - Outside IR35 engagement - Fast interview process with immediate requirement - Opportunity to support final accounts through to framework completion If you're a Senior Quantity Surveyor with experience in reactive maintenance, frameworks, or minor works contracts and are looking for a long-term opportunity with genuine responsibility, get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Senior Platform Engineer Sharepoint & Azure £65,000 £75,000 Permanent Hybrid (3 days on site) VIQU have partnered with a leading global law firm seeking an experienced Platform Engineer to join their Information Infrastructure team, working across SharePoint and Azure platforms within a complex enterprise environment. This role sits within a highly technical global estate supporting business-critical systems, where you will be responsible for ensuring platform stability, improving performance, and supporting the ongoing development and optimisation of core infrastructure services across SharePoint, Azure, SSO, SQL Server and web environments. Senior Platform Engineer Requirements: Strong experience administering SharePoint, web platforms, SSO and SQL Server environments Proven background in SharePoint migrations, upgrades and performance optimisation Knowledge of SQL Server HA/DR solutions (Always-On, clustering, replication, log shipping) Experience with Azure PaaS services (App Services, Functions, Kubernetes, Azure SQL desirable) Understanding of load balancing and web farm infrastructure (F5 BigIP desirable) Ability to build environments, automate tasks and develop PowerShell scripts Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Excellent communication, collaboration and stakeholder engagement abilities Senior Platform Engineer Responsibilities: Provide third-line support across SharePoint, Azure, web, SSO and SQL Server environments Manage and optimise global server and platform estates, ensuring high availability and performance Design and maintain SharePoint farms, web infrastructure and Azure cloud services in line with best practice Troubleshoot complex escalated incidents and deliver deep-dive technical resolution Oversee deployments, upgrades, migrations and platform enhancements across enterprise systems Support DR, load balancing and HA solutions across infrastructure services Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to deliver continuous service improvements Create documentation, automation scripts (PowerShell), and improve operational processes Apply today to speak with VIQU in confidence or contact Belle Hegarty via the VIQU website. Know someone exceptional for this Senior Platform Engineer position? Refer them and receive up to £1,000 if successful (terms apply). Follow us on IT Recruitment for more exciting opportunities.

Structural Engineer Location: Oxford Are you a Structural Engineer looking to progress your career with a respected multidisciplinary consultancy? My client is seeking a Structural Engineer to join its growing team, working on a varied portfolio of projects across sectors including residential, commercial, education and healthcare. What You Will Be Doing As a Structural Engineer, you will: Produce structural designs, calculations and technical reports. Deliver projects from concept through to construction. Work closely with clients, architects and multidisciplinary teams. Attend site visits and project meetings. Develop practical and innovative engineering solutions. What You Will Need A degree in Civil or Structural Engineering. Experience within a UK consultancy environment. Knowledge of British Standards and Eurocodes. Experience using structural design software. Strong communication and problem-solving skills. A desire to progress professionally and work towards Chartership. Salary & Benefits Competitive salary dependent on experience. Hybrid working opportunities. Professional development and chartership support. Comprehensive benefits package. Clear career progression opportunities. Location & Working Pattern This Structural Engineer role offers flexible and hybrid working arrangements, alongside the opportunity to work on a wide range of technically interesting projects within a supportive team environment. Apply Now If you are a motivated Structural Engineer looking for your next career move, please submit your CV today. FOOTNOTE: If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation. Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Chloe Orchard at Carrington West on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) for more information. By applying for this position, you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third-party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage, you wish to withdraw your consent please contact us.

Senior Site Reliability Engineer (Contract) £600/day Inside IR35 | 6 months | London Hybrid I'm working with one of the UK's leading consumer technology platforms as they look to hire 2 Senior SRE Contractors to support a major infrastructure and automation programme. This is an opportunity to join a high-performing engineering team responsible for the reliability, scalability and operational excellence of a large-scale AWS environment used by millions of customers. Rather than simply maintaining infrastructure, you'll be focused on reducing operational toil, driving automation, improving reliability, and helping engineering teams move faster and more safely. What You'll Be Doing Improving the reliability and resilience of critical production systems Automating manual operational processes Building and maintaining Infrastructure as Code Working closely with software engineers to improve platform performance and delivery Identifying bottlenecks and driving continuous improvement across the platform Tech Environment AWS Terraform Ansible Python (preferred)/Bash Linux What They're Looking For Strong Site Reliability Engineering or DevOps experience Deep AWS knowledge in production environments Strong Infrastructure as Code experience Python or Bash Scripting skills Strong Linux fundamentals Engineers who enjoy solving problems, improving systems, and taking ownership Contract Details £600/day (Inside IR35) 6-month initial contract 2 hires Hybrid working - London Fast 2-stage interview process Interview Process Technical discussion (45 mins) Team & culture interview (30 mins) The team is moving quickly and can complete the process within a week. If you're interested in working on reliability, automation and large-scale AWS infrastructure, I'd be happy to tell you more.

Our client is looking to recruit an IT Security specialist to join their team ASAP. You will help strengthen and evolve our cybersecurity capabilities across a hybrid cloud environment and play a pivotal role in security operations, cloud and endpoint security, identity management, infrastructure protection and security strategy. Hybrid working 3 days in office Skills & experience Proven experience in a senior security engineering role. Strong expertise in Microsoft Defender, Azure Security, Microsoft 365 Security, Intune, Conditional Access, and Entra ID. Hands-on experience with Palo Alto Firewalls and VPN technologies. Strong PowerShell Scripting and automation skills. Experience investigating security incidents and implementing technical remediation. Solid understanding of Zero Trust, least privilege, and security hardening principles. Any of the following would be a distinct advantage: Experience with Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, Tenable, Qualys, or Defender TVM. Knowledge of NIST, ISO 27001, CIS, or SOC 2 frameworks. Familiarity with Azure Automation, Logic Apps, PKI, and certificate management. Daily Responsibilities Lead the investigation and remediation of complex security incidents. Enhance detection, monitoring, and automation across Microsoft security platforms. Manage and optimise Conditional Access, MFA, Privileged Identity Management (PIM), and Zero Trust controls. Strengthen security across Azure, Microsoft 365, Intune, SCCM, endpoints, and Servers. Drive vulnerability management, reporting, and remediation activities. Support and improve Azure security controls, Firewalls, VPNs, and network security. Contribute to audits, compliance initiatives, risk assessments, and security governance. Lead security workstreams within major IT projects and identify opportunities for automation and continuous improvement. Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation We take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website

Facilities Manager North Bristol Permanent £55,000 - £65,000 DOE Site Based Excellent Benefits Package Robert Half are partnering with an established and growing manufacturing business in North Bristol to recruit a Facilities Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced facilities professional to take ownership of a complex manufacturing site and play a key role in supporting operational excellence, business growth and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will lead all aspects of facilities, infrastructure, maintenance and site compliance, ensuring the environment remains safe, efficient and capable of supporting a high-performing production operation. Working closely with senior leadership, engineering and production teams, you will be responsible for developing and delivering facilities strategies that improve reliability, maximise site performance and create a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. The Role As Facilities Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the day-to-day operation and long-term development of the site's facilities and infrastructure. You'll lead maintenance activities, oversee critical building services, manage external contractors and ensure the business continues to meet all health, safety and compliance requirements. The role combines strategic planning with hands-on operational leadership and would suit someone who enjoys driving improvements, solving complex challenges and building strong relationships across a manufacturing environment. Key areas of responsibility include: Leading the management and development of site facilities, infrastructure and maintenance activities Ensuring building services and operational assets are maintained to maximise reliability and minimise downtime Driving health, safety and environmental standards across the site Managing contractor performance and external service providers Overseeing maintenance planning, asset management and lifecycle strategies Supporting future site development, infrastructure upgrades and capacity planning projects Managing facilities budgets and identifying opportunities for cost and efficiency improvements Working collaboratively with operational teams to support production performance and business objectives Championing a culture of continuous improvement across facilities, maintenance and compliance functions About You We're looking for a proactive and commercially aware Facilities Manager who can combine technical expertise with strong leadership capability. You will be comfortable operating within a fast-paced manufacturing or industrial environment and have a proven track record of delivering safe, efficient and compliant facilities operations. You will ideally have: Previous experience in a Facilities Manager, Estates Manager, Site Services Manager or similar leadership position Experience within manufacturing, engineering, industrial or production-led environments A recognised qualification in Engineering, Facilities Management or a related discipline IOSH, NEBOSH or equivalent health and safety qualifications Strong knowledge of building services, maintenance management and statutory compliance requirements Experience managing contractors, suppliers and maintenance service providers A track record of delivering operational improvements, cost savings and reliability initiatives Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills What's on Offer £55,000 - £65,000 salary depending on experience Site-based role in North Bristol Comprehensive benefits package Opportunity to join a growing and forward-thinking manufacturing organisation High levels of autonomy and responsibility Exposure to strategic projects and site development initiatives Supportive leadership team and strong long-term career prospects This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Facilities Manager looking to make a tangible impact within a business that continues to invest in its people, operations and future growth. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data:

We re currently partnering with a well-established and highly respected civil and structural engineering consultancy in Nottingham to recruit an experienced Associate Civil Engineer . This is a key strategic hire, offering an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to step into a leadership role within a growing business, helping to shape project delivery, mentor teams, and contribute to ongoing business development. Role As an Associate Civil Engineer, you will take responsibility for leading the delivery of civil engineering projects across a range of sectors, whilst supporting the senior leadership team in managing client relationships and driving the continued growth of the business. You will play a pivotal role in both technical delivery and team development. Responsibilities Lead the design and delivery of civil engineering projects (including drainage, highways, and infrastructure) Manage projects from feasibility through to construction Oversee and review technical work produced by the team Act as a key point of contact for clients and external stakeholders Support the management and mentoring of junior engineers and technicians Contribute to business development activities, including winning new work Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard About you Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline Chartered Engineer (CEng) or close to achieving chartership (ICE preferred) Strong background in UK-based civil infrastructure design Proven experience delivering drainage and highways schemes (S38, S278, S104 etc.) Experience with relevant software such as Civil 3D, MicroDrainage / InfoDrainage Strong leadership and project management skills Commercial awareness and experience managing client relationships What s on offer Competitive salary and senior-level benefits package Flexible and hybrid working options Clear progression route to senior leadership level Opportunity to play a key role in shaping a growing regional team Varied and technically interesting project work

Senior Solutions Architect (Consultant) - Transport Programme Contract Hybrid London 6 Months 749/day Umbrella Overview A major UK transport organisation is seeking two experienced Solution Architects to support a large-scale ticketing and payments transformation programme. The role covers end-to-end solution architecture across discovery, design, budgeting, and delivery in a complex multi-vendor environment. Two roles available: Front Office: Ticketing devices and passenger systems (gates, TVMs, validators, smart ticketing hardware) Back Office: Payments and transaction processing systems (Visa/Mastercard integrations, backend platforms, on-prem infrastructure) Key Responsibilities Design and govern complex multi-vendor architectures Produce solution architecture and capability roadmaps Support technical budgeting (up to 40m+) Break down solutions into delivery work packages Ensure alignment with business capability and strategy Drive cost optimisation and TCO reduction Engage senior stakeholders and vendors Provide architecture assurance across delivery Essential Experience Enterprise / solution architecture in large-scale programmes Complex system design across multiple vendors Strong integration and architecture documentation skills Experience in either: Front Office: transport ticketing hardware (Cubic, S&B, INIT preferred) Back Office: payments, transaction processing, Java/.NET/Oracle, acquirer integrations Details Duration: 6 months (likely extension) Location: London (50% onsite, Pier Walk) Interview: 2-stage process (remote + formal) Rate: 749/day umbrella UK work eligibility required. Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.

Principal Infrastructure Engineer- Cheltenham-Permanent (flexible work patterns available) - Up to 80,000 About the Opportunity This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Principal Systems Administrator to play a key role in the design, delivery, and support of critical enterprise infrastructure within a highly secure and technically complex environment. Working as part of a skilled infrastructure team, you will provide technical leadership, contribute to strategic projects, and ensure the reliability, security, and performance of core business systems. This role offers the chance to work with a broad range of technologies while influencing technical direction and supporting business-critical services. Key Responsibilities Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise across infrastructure and systems administration functions. Design, implement, administer, and support enterprise systems and platforms. Lead and contribute to complex infrastructure projects and service improvements. Troubleshoot and resolve advanced technical issues across multiple technology domains. Support the delivery of highly available services, including participation in an on-call rota and out-of-hours change activities. Collaborate with internal teams and third-party vendors to maintain and enhance critical applications and infrastructure. Contribute to service planning, operational excellence, and continuous improvement initiatives. Ensure compliance with established operational procedures, security requirements, and industry standards, including ISO20000 and ISO27001. Provide guidance and mentoring to other technical team members where required. Required Skills and Experience You will have a strong technical background across several of the following areas: VMware vSphere 8.0 or later Windows Server 2019/2022 administration Microsoft Exchange and Microsoft 365 Active Directory and Federated Trusts Citrix XenApp, XenDesktop, and NetScaler Fibre Channel storage technologies, including Dell NetApp solutions Amazon Web Services (AWS) and/or Microsoft Azure SQL Server administration and database concepts (SQL Server 2019) Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and Certificate Authority administration Linux system administration Ansible automation Enterprise networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and MPLS What's on Offer Flexible hybrid working arrangements. Optional compressed working schedule with every other Friday off. Private healthcare. Performance-related bonus opportunities. Ongoing training and career development. Opportunity to work on challenging and impactful projects within a secure, mission-focused environment. Eligibility Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be sole UK nationals. If this role is of interest please get in touch

Scala Developer London Hybrid - at least once a week in Central London Up to 85,000 DOE + Regular Pay Reviews + Healthcare + Life Insurance + Benefits Excellent opportunity for a Senior Backend Engineer with strong Scala and functional programming experience to join a small, highly technical team offering broad ownership, autonomy, regular pay reviews, and the chance to influence backend architecture and technical direction. This company are pioneers within a specialist technology-led insurance market. Having been acquired by a larger US-based organisation impressed by their product, platform, and technical capability, they are now looking to grow their permanent engineering team as they continue scaling their systems and improving the reliability, maintainability, and operability of their platform. In this role you will work across backend Scala development, architecture, infrastructure, APIs, data flows, and production systems supporting areas such as broker-facing products, pricing and underwriting workflows, claims processes, internal tooling, automation, and operational systems. You'll work closely with frontend, product, underwriting, claims, operations, and broker success teams, helping turn complex business requirements into robust, scalable technical solutions. The ideal candidate will be a Backend Engineer with strong commercial Scala experience and a good understanding of functional programming principles. You will also have experience with AWS infrastructure, and CI/CD, Terraform, APIs, databases, and production support would be beneficial. Candidates must have full right to work and live in the UK and be comfortable working autonomously in a small, high-trust engineering environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing business where you can stay close to the code, take ownership of important backend systems, influence architectural decisions, and work on complex, real-world products in a regulated, data-rich environment. The Role: Backend development using Scala and functional programming approaches Working across APIs, microservices, data flows, integrations, and distributed systems Improving backend architecture, scalability, resilience, observability, and maintainability Collaborating with product, frontend, underwriting, claims, operations, and broker success teams The Person: Strong commercial Scala development experience Good understanding of functional programming principles Experience with AWS infrastructure, CI/CD, Terraform, databases, APIs, or production systems Comfortable working autonomously and influencing technical direction in a small team Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)A Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Commissioning Manager I am currently looking for an experienced Commissioning Manager to support the installation and commissioning of a major grid stability infrastructure project in South Wales. You will be responsible for overseeing commissioning activities associated with control, instrumentation, and electrical systems, ensuring all works are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications and programme requirements. The role will play a key part in delivering a smooth handover into operations. Requirements Proven experience in a Commissioning Manager or Senior Commissioning Engineer role Strong background in energy projects such as power generation, substations, grid infrastructure, or heavy industrial projects An electrical background is preferred This is initially a 3-month contract with potential for extension, offering competitive day rates on an Outside IR35 basis.

Network Security Operations Manager Abingdon £70,000pa £72,000pa plus bonus & benefits 1 day onsite per week: MARS has partnered a global consultancy to recruit a permanent Network Security Operations Manager to join a talented IT function. This strategic delivery partners work, spans both private and public enterprises on a global basis, delivering real impactful change, improvements and transformation for their clients. With an amazing company culture and values, this business really puts its staff at the forefront of what they do. This Network Security Operations Manager is a strategic operational role established to provide dedicated ownership and accountability for day-to-day cyber security and network operations, separate from the organisation s wider information security strategy and governance functions. As the Network Security Operations Manager , you will drive operational excellence across all group companies and international territories, ensuring the delivery of a consistent, scalable, and high-quality security and network operations service as the business continues to grow globally. Key responsibilities include: Leading operational cyber security and network activities across the group Ensuring service consistency and operational resilience across multiple territories Managing and developing relationships with a third-party Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP) Supporting a follow-the-sun operational model to enable global coverage Driving continuous improvement across security and network operations processes and performance Essential Experience Proven experience leading a Security Operations Centre (SOC/NSOC) or cyber security function within a complex organisation. Experience in security operations, incident response, risk management, and service delivery. Experience maintaining compliance with standards such as ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus. Experience managing third-party suppliers and MSSPs. Experience leading and developing technical teams. Ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders and communicate technical issues in business terms. Technical Knowledge Strong understanding of cyber security operations, threat detection, incident response, and security monitoring. Good knowledge of network infrastructure, cloud technologies, and endpoint security. Experience with Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender, and Windows/macOS environments. Understanding of security governance, compliance, and audit requirements. Leadership & Communication Strong leadership, people management, and team development skills. Ability to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills. Able to make sound decisions under pressure and manage competing priorities. Personal Attributes Proactive, adaptable, and results-driven. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Professional, collaborative, and committed to continuous learning. Able to balance security requirements with business needs. Qualifications & Certifications Essential CISSP or equivalent cyber security qualification. Relevant Microsoft security or cloud certifications, or willingness to obtain them. Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience in Cyber Security, Information Security, or IT. Desirable ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor or similar certification. ITIL, Prince2, or other relevant service management qualifications. Our client is offering a highly competitive salary and generous benefits package includes: Life Assurance, Income Protection, pension contributions and 27 days holiday (not including bank holidays). They also operate a profit share scheme so that our people share in the success of the business. The profit share bonus is based on company performance and typically paid out in March and September. Joining this impressive business also brings many social benefits. They have a full social calendar with Spring activity days, Christmas events, a 2-day Summer event and 4 sponsored weekends a year. If you re a Network Security Operations Manager looking for a career defining opportunity with progression and development, then please drop Lee at MARS an application. MARS Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and positively welcomes applications from suitably qualified applicants regardless of race, colour, sex, marital status, national origin, religion, age, disability, or any other protected status. Suitable candidates for the role will be contacted within 3 working days, unfortunately if you haven t heard back in this time your application has been unsuccessful at this time. MARS Recruitment is a specialist Engineering & IT recruiter working in partnership with companies across the UK and offers services of both an Employment Business (for Temporary/Contract roles) and an Employment Agency (for Permanent roles).

Senior IT Security Engineer Cyber SOC Southend on Sea, Hybrid (3 days onsite) 65,000 + benefits Full-Time Permanent Looking to take ownership of security in a business where your impact is visible? We're working with a well-established, technology-led organisation who are investing in their cyber capability and looking for an IT Security Engineer to play a key role in protecting their systems, infrastructure, and data. This is a hands-on position where you'll lead on threat detection, incident response, and continuous security improvement across the business. What You'll Be Doing Monitoring and analysing security events (SIEM, endpoints, networks) Investigating incidents, performing root cause analysis and remediation Identifying vulnerabilities and driving proactive security improvements Acting as the go-to escalation point for security issues Supporting compliance with security standards and best practice Working closely with IT and wider teams to embed security across systems What We're Looking For Experience in a cybersecurity / IT security role Strong knowledge of security tools (SIEM (Sentinel), EDR/XDR, firewalls, IDS) Experience working in a SOC/NOC or similar environment Good understanding of security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR etc.) Ability to investigate threats and respond to incidents effectively Bonus points for: Security certifications (Security+, CEH, CISM, CISA) Scripting/automation experience (e.g. PowerShell) What's On Offer Up to 65,000 salary Flexitime + early Friday finish 24 days holiday + bank holidays Pension (6-7%), life assurance & sick pay Free parking, onsite caf & gym access If you're looking for a role where you can influence strategy and make a real impact, this is well worth a conversation. Security Clearance is required for this role - applicants need to be eligible for clearance. Hit apply to upload your CV or contact (url removed) Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Senior IT Database and Web Platform Engineer Location: Birmingham (Hybrid,3 days per week in office) Salary: Competitive A leading international law firm is seeking a Senior IT Database and Web Platform Engineer to join their Birmingham-based IT Services team excellent opportunity to play a critical role in maintaining and enhancing SQL, SharePoint, and web platform infrastructure, supporting services that underpin high-profile legal and business systems across the globe. The Role Reporting to the Senior Manager, Core Services and Platforms , you will provide expert third-line support across a wide range of systems, including SQL Server, SharePoint, Web Applications, Single Sign-On, Azure Services, and Identity Management. You will also lead on architecture, optimisation, troubleshooting, and project delivery, ensuring the stability, performance, and continuous improvement of mission-critical IT services. Key responsibilities include: Leading the support and optimisation of SQL, SharePoint, Web and Azure environments. Delivering deployments, platform upgrades and code releases in line with change processes. Proactively identifying and resolving infrastructure issues before they impact users. Coaching and guiding team members, acting as a trusted SME within Core Services and Platforms. Driving process improvement and technology innovation to keep systems modern, secure, and resilient. Collaborating with business services and vendor teams to deliver reliable, high-quality solutions. About You We are looking for a technically strong and collaborative professional with: Previous experience as a Business/Systems Analyst, Senior Systems Consultant, or similar . Significant experience in SQL Server configuration, optimisation, and support . Hands-on expertise with SharePoint architecture and administration . Strong knowledge of Azure services, identity management, SSO and MFA . A proven ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues in high-pressure environments. Experience leading projects, coaching others, and acting as a subject matter expert. A proactive, solutions-focused mindset, with excellent communication skills and stakeholder management. Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or contact Phoebe Rees via the VIQU IT website. Know someone great? Refer them and receive up to £1,000 if successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities, follow us on IT Recruitment

Payroll Manager Up to 45k 1. Your New CompanyYou will be joining a fast-growing, multidisciplinary engineering services provider operating across the UK and Ireland. The organisation delivers a wide range of specialist solutions to critical infrastructure sectors, supporting projects within utilities, transport, and construction. Known for its commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainable delivery, the company fosters a collaborative environment where employees are encouraged to take ownership and contribute to continued growth. 2. Your New RoleAs Payroll Manager, you will play a pivotal role within the organisation, reporting directly to senior leadership and overseeing the end-to-end payroll function. You will lead and develop a payroll team, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of payroll services across multiple jurisdictions, including both UK and international operations.Your responsibilities will include managing payroll processes, reviewing and approving payroll outputs, and ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and statutory requirements. You will oversee payroll-related reporting, manage executive payroll where required, and ensure that all employee benefits, expenses, and contributions are processed accurately.Additionally, you will contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, reviewing payroll systems and processes to enhance efficiency and mitigate risk. 3. What You'll Need to SucceedTo be successful in this role, you will demonstrate: Proven experience in managing or mentoring a payroll team Strong technical knowledge of UK payroll legislation, including statutory payments and auto-enrolment pensions Experience ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations and broader payroll governance A solid understanding of payroll systems and associated processes Excellent communication and organisational skills A proactive approach with strong attention to detail and risk awareness Candidates from both industry and professional practice backgrounds will be considered. 4. What You'll Get in ReturnIn return, you will receive: A competitive salary and performance-related bonus Flexible working arrangements, including flexitime Company-provided laptop and mobile phone On-site parking and access to gym facilities Generous annual leave entitlement Group life assurance The opportunity to join a growing organisation with clear pathways for career progression This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a key function within a rapidly expanding business and make a real impact. 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 (url removed)

Structural Engineer Location: Poole Are you a Structural Engineer looking to take ownership of your designs, work on a diverse range of building projects and progress your career within a supportive consultancy environment? My client is seeking a Structural Engineer to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on varied structural engineering projects from concept through to construction while benefiting from ongoing professional development and hybrid working. Salary is dependent on experience. What's in it for You? Competitive salary dependent on experience Hybrid working Structured career progression Chartership support where applicable Exposure to a wide range of building structures projects Supportive and collaborative team environment Comprehensive benefits package The Role As a Structural Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering practical and efficient structural engineering solutions across a variety of projects. You will be: Producing structural designs from concept through to construction Preparing calculations, technical reports and design documentation Designing in steel, reinforced concrete, masonry and timber Coordinating design information with architects, contractors and project teams Providing technical support during construction and responding to design queries Undertaking occasional site visits Contributing to high technical and quality standards across projects About You To be considered for this Structural Engineer role, you should have: A degree in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering or a related discipline Experience working within a UK engineering consultancy or similar design environment Strong structural design and calculation skills Excellent attention to detail Good communication and collaboration skills A proactive approach to problem-solving Progress towards ICE or IStructE Chartership would be advantageous but is not essential Apply Today If you are a Structural Engineer looking for a role that offers hybrid working, career development and the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects, please submit your CV for a confidential discussion with Chloe on (phone number removed). FOOTNOTE: If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation. Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Chloe Orchard at Carrington West on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) for more information. By applying for this position, you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third-party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage, you wish to withdraw your consent please contact us.

Hybrid Working Blackpool or Newcastle (60% onsite) Initial 2-Month Contract Up to £700 per day (Inside IR35) Active SC Clearance Required The Opportunity We are looking for an experienced Senior Infrastructure Engineer with deep expertise in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and Exadata to join a large-scale enterprise data platform environment. This is an opportunity to work within a highly skilled infrastructure team supporting mission-critical services, delivering cloud-based database solutions, driving automation initiatives, and providing technical leadership across complex Oracle environments. The role requires a hands-on engineer who can balance strategic technical input with day-to-day operational delivery, supporting both ongoing platform development and business-as-usual activities. What You'll Be Doing Leading the design, implementation and support of enterprise infrastructure services. Providing expert technical guidance across Oracle database and cloud technologies. Supporting and enhancing mission-critical Oracle platforms. Acting as a senior escalation point for complex technical issues and major incidents. Working closely with senior stakeholders to influence infrastructure strategy and roadmap planning. Mentoring engineers and helping develop technical capability across the wider team. Driving automation through Infrastructure as Code and configuration management tools. Supporting migration, upgrade and modernisation initiatives. Ensuring infrastructure services meet security, resilience and compliance requirements. Essential Skills & Experience Oracle & Database Technologies Strong recent experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). Oracle RAC administration and support. Oracle Data Guard configuration and management. RMAN Backup and Recovery. Oracle RDBMS experience from 11.2 through to 23ai. Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) and OCI Database Management. Patching and upgrade experience. Experience supporting highly available, business-critical database environments. Exadata Hands-on Exadata administration and configuration experience. OCI Base Database and Exadata deployment experience. Cloud & Automation Strong Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) knowledge. AWS experience. Terraform development and troubleshooting. Ansible automation and support. Git version control and repository management. Security & Infrastructure Network segregation within cloud environments. Database and transport encryption technologies. Secure authentication implementation, including OIDC. Experience operating within secure and regulated environments. Migration & Data Platform Tooling Oracle Data Pump. Oracle GoldenGate. Oracle Zero Downtime Migration (ZDM). Migration testing across Oracle and cloud platforms. Operating Systems Linux administration. AIX experience. What We're Looking For You will be a technically strong infrastructure specialist with a proven track record of supporting and improving enterprise-scale Oracle environments. You'll be comfortable working across operational support, technical leadership and solution design while collaborating with engineers, stakeholders and suppliers. The ideal candidate will combine deep Oracle expertise with strong cloud, automation and infrastructure engineering skills, bringing valuable experience that supports both immediate delivery needs and longer-term platform development. Requirements Active SC Clearance is essential. Ability to work onsite in Blackpool or Newcastle approximately 60% of the time. Available for an initial 2-month contract engagement. Rate: Up to £700 per day (Inside IR35) plus approved travel and accommodation expenses where applicable. If you're an experienced OCI and Exadata specialist looking

Network & Wireless Infrastructure Field Support Engineer Central London (Hybrid / Field-Based) Salary: circa 50,000 plus benefits Corporate wireless infrastructure support A leading provider of WiFi, high-speed internet and workspace management software to over 10,000 clients across the UK. Reliable connectivity and smart building technology are mission-critical to their success-so they rely on my client to deliver exceptional service and keep their operations running smoothly. The Role We're looking for an experienced Network & Wireless Infrastructure Field Engineer to visit my clients London-based customers. This is a field-focused role, where you'll spend much of your time on-site delivering support and installations, alongside remote working from home or our London office. You'll be part of a highly skilled team and will play a key role in delivering a premium, customer-facing technical service. Key Responsibilities Support & Incident Management Take ownership of on-site fault tickets from diagnosis through to resolution Work closely with escalation teams when required Deliver a high-quality, customer-focused support experience Project Delivery Carry out on-site installations alongside project leads Perform testing, validation, and quality assurance Ensure smooth deployment of network and wireless solutions Wireless Technical Leadership Act as a senior point of expertise for wireless technologies Support and mentor other engineers Contribute to improving wireless support standards and practices Team Collaboration Support helpdesk tickets when not on-site Assist with planning future installations and site visits Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience supporting commercial network and wireless infrastructure Strong customer-facing experience, including on-site support Ability to work independently and take ownership of issues Technical Skills Strong knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, routing, firewalls) Infrastructure wireless support Experience with managed wireless solutions and deployments Wireless expertise including: Site surveys Signal troubleshooting Authentication protocols Installation planning Experience with: VLANs VoIP systems Internet connectivity (ADSL, leased lines, etc.) Helpdesk/ticketing systems and SLA environments Rack installations, comms rooms, and structured cabling If you would like to be considered for this position then please contact Tom Rayner on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) for consideration Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

A growing software team is looking for an Intermediate or Senior Developer to help build and evolve technology used across the eCommerce and logistics sector. The business provides a multi-carrier delivery platform that helps retailers manage parcel tracking, customer queries, delivery issues and claims through a single, customer-focused solution. The team is now growing and looking for another developer to contribute to both new development and the continued improvement of existing services. Software Developer Backend / Full-Stack Southampton, Hampshire - Hybrid, 2-3 days per week in the office 60,000 - 70,000 This is primarily a backend role, working with TypeScript, Node.js and cloud-based systems. There will also be scope to work across the full stack for someone who wants broader exposure. The team is also actively exploring how AI-assisted development and agentic systems can improve the way software is built and delivered. You do not need to be an AI tooling expert, but you should be curious about where software development is heading and open to using tools such as Claude, Cursor, GitHub Copilot or similar as part of a modern engineering workflow. The role You will join an experienced development team responsible for designing, building, testing, deploying and supporting software used by retailers and logistics providers. You can expect to be involved in: Building backend services and REST APIs using TypeScript and Node.js Writing clear, tested and maintainable code Contributing to the design and development of new features and services Supporting and improving existing systems Working with product, technical and leadership teams to understand requirements and shape solutions Deploying, supporting and maintaining software and infrastructure Using modern development practices including CI, automated testing, infrastructure as code and containerisation Learning GCP if your current cloud experience is mainly with AWS or Azure Exploring sensible use of AI-assisted development tools within the team's engineering practices What we are looking for The role could suit either an experienced mid-level developer ready for more ownership, or a senior developer looking for a hands-on role in a product-focused software environment. You will need experience with: TypeScript and Node.js Backend API development, ideally with Express, Nest.js or similar MongoDB and/or relational databases Unit testing, such as Jest or similar Cloud platforms, with GCP useful but not essential Docker and Docker Compose CI/CD or continuous delivery environments Infrastructure as code, ideally Terraform or similar Working collaboratively in a software development team Experience with AWS or Azure is absolutely fine if you are interested in building your GCP experience. Useful but not essential React or Next.js Kubernetes or serverless environments GitOps principles Feature flags, dark launching or similar release techniques AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code or similar Exposure to LLM-powered agents, APIs or pipelines using tools such as OpenAI, Anthropic, LangChain or similar Why consider it? This is a chance to join a growing UK development team working on software with real operational use in the eCommerce and logistics market. You will be joining a team that values good engineering practice, practical problem-solving and continuous learning. The role offers the opportunity to deepen your backend development experience, broaden into cloud and infrastructure, and gain exposure to how AI-assisted development is being adopted in real software teams. Apply now or contact Chris Lynes at Spectrum IT Recruitment. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.