About the Role Our client is hiring a Frontend Engineer / Full Stack Product Engineer to help build the software that their customers interact with directly, as they continue to scale their product and technology function. We have already recruited 3 individuals to the company and are pleased to be supporting them again on this key hire. This is not a standard frontend role. The business is looking for someone with strong frontend capability, but also enough full stack knowledge to work closely with leadership on the wider software build. They need someone who can operate with a high level of ownership, move quickly, and help shape both product and engineering direction in a growing business. Senior Frontend Engineer / Full Stack Product Engineer - Role Purpose We are looking for a Frontend Engineer / Full Stack Product Engineer to build the software that customers interact with directly, while also working in parallel with the wider software team on broader technical delivery. This person will be responsible for turning complex operational and commercial data into interfaces that are clear, reliable, and genuinely useful. The product includes energy-related workflows such as metering, billing, consumption, reporting, and asset performance, but the client is also very open to candidates who have built in similarly complex environments such as trading or fintech. You will own key customer-facing product areas, work closely with data and backend teams, engage directly with stakeholders, and help decide what to build, how to build it, and how to improve it over time. They are especially keen to find someone enthusiastic about AI and modern AI-powered development tools, as well as someone open to integrating AI agents and automation into the product over time. This is a highly visible role within a small team, so a junior mindset is unlikely to be the right fit. They need someone confident operating without heavy direction. Senior Frontend Engineer / Full Stack Product Engineer - Key Responsibilities 1. Build Customer Platforms Design and build the interfaces through which customers view and interact with complex business data, including consumption, billing, operational workflows, reporting, and asset-related information Take ownership of the frontend codebase, defining architecture, component structure, and engineering standards 2. Work Across the Stack Bring enough backend knowledge to work effectively alongside leadership on the software side Read APIs confidently, understand schemas, and contribute to broader technical decision-making 4. Help Shape Engineering Practice Set up component libraries, testing approaches, and development conventions that the team will build on Help create an environment that is easy to onboard into as the team and product grow 5. Embrace AI and Modern Development Tools Use AI-powered programming tools to improve speed, quality, and engineering output Show willingness to work with AI and integrate agent-based workflows into software where useful Contribute to a forward-thinking engineering culture that embraces modern tooling in a practical way 6. Stay Close to the Customer and the Market Engage directly with customers and internal stakeholders to understand how the product is being used and where it can improve Build a working understanding of the UK energy market and wider commercial context What We re Looking For Strong frontend fundamentals across HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and a modern framework, ideally React A track record of shipping customer-facing products and being able to demonstrate their impact Strong product instinct, with the ability to think beyond the brief and focus on what users actually need Enough backend knowledge to work effectively across the stack and contribute beyond pure UI delivery Someone who enjoys ownership, pace, and building from the ground up Genuine enthusiasm for AI, modern engineering tools, and the integration of AI into software products Nice to Have 3-5+ years building customer-facing software in a product-led, startup, or scale-up environment Experience with data visualisation libraries and presenting large, complex datasets clearly Exposure to energy, trading, fintech, utilities, or another technically complex B2B sector Experience setting up a frontend codebase from scratch Enough backend familiarity to read APIs, spot schema issues, and work effectively across the stack What You ll Get A highly owned role at the centre of what customers actually see and use The opportunity to shape a product from an early stage into something customers rely on Close collaboration with a small leadership team, with direct input into product and technical direction The chance to build expertise across energy data, customer software, AI-enabled development, and complex product delivery Why Join? This Frontend Engineer / Full Stack Product Engineer opportunity offers the chance to join a business at an exciting stage of growth, where one very strong hire can have a major impact.
Jun 12, 2026
Full time
About the Role Our client is hiring a Frontend Engineer / Full Stack Product Engineer to help build the software that their customers interact with directly, as they continue to scale their product and technology function. We have already recruited 3 individuals to the company and are pleased to be supporting them again on this key hire. This is not a standard frontend role. The business is looking for someone with strong frontend capability, but also enough full stack knowledge to work closely with leadership on the wider software build. They need someone who can operate with a high level of ownership, move quickly, and help shape both product and engineering direction in a growing business. Senior Frontend Engineer / Full Stack Product Engineer - Role Purpose We are looking for a Frontend Engineer / Full Stack Product Engineer to build the software that customers interact with directly, while also working in parallel with the wider software team on broader technical delivery. This person will be responsible for turning complex operational and commercial data into interfaces that are clear, reliable, and genuinely useful. The product includes energy-related workflows such as metering, billing, consumption, reporting, and asset performance, but the client is also very open to candidates who have built in similarly complex environments such as trading or fintech. You will own key customer-facing product areas, work closely with data and backend teams, engage directly with stakeholders, and help decide what to build, how to build it, and how to improve it over time. They are especially keen to find someone enthusiastic about AI and modern AI-powered development tools, as well as someone open to integrating AI agents and automation into the product over time. This is a highly visible role within a small team, so a junior mindset is unlikely to be the right fit. They need someone confident operating without heavy direction. Senior Frontend Engineer / Full Stack Product Engineer - Key Responsibilities 1. Build Customer Platforms Design and build the interfaces through which customers view and interact with complex business data, including consumption, billing, operational workflows, reporting, and asset-related information Take ownership of the frontend codebase, defining architecture, component structure, and engineering standards 2. Work Across the Stack Bring enough backend knowledge to work effectively alongside leadership on the software side Read APIs confidently, understand schemas, and contribute to broader technical decision-making 4. Help Shape Engineering Practice Set up component libraries, testing approaches, and development conventions that the team will build on Help create an environment that is easy to onboard into as the team and product grow 5. Embrace AI and Modern Development Tools Use AI-powered programming tools to improve speed, quality, and engineering output Show willingness to work with AI and integrate agent-based workflows into software where useful Contribute to a forward-thinking engineering culture that embraces modern tooling in a practical way 6. Stay Close to the Customer and the Market Engage directly with customers and internal stakeholders to understand how the product is being used and where it can improve Build a working understanding of the UK energy market and wider commercial context What We re Looking For Strong frontend fundamentals across HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and a modern framework, ideally React A track record of shipping customer-facing products and being able to demonstrate their impact Strong product instinct, with the ability to think beyond the brief and focus on what users actually need Enough backend knowledge to work effectively across the stack and contribute beyond pure UI delivery Someone who enjoys ownership, pace, and building from the ground up Genuine enthusiasm for AI, modern engineering tools, and the integration of AI into software products Nice to Have 3-5+ years building customer-facing software in a product-led, startup, or scale-up environment Experience with data visualisation libraries and presenting large, complex datasets clearly Exposure to energy, trading, fintech, utilities, or another technically complex B2B sector Experience setting up a frontend codebase from scratch Enough backend familiarity to read APIs, spot schema issues, and work effectively across the stack What You ll Get A highly owned role at the centre of what customers actually see and use The opportunity to shape a product from an early stage into something customers rely on Close collaboration with a small leadership team, with direct input into product and technical direction The chance to build expertise across energy data, customer software, AI-enabled development, and complex product delivery Why Join? This Frontend Engineer / Full Stack Product Engineer opportunity offers the chance to join a business at an exciting stage of growth, where one very strong hire can have a major impact.
Build your Future with Us! We are a forward-thinking Company with an established presence across the UK and Ireland. Our values We Commit, We Care, We Collaborate shape how we work with our clients, partners, and each other. As our business continues to grow, we are looking for dedicated individuals who take pride in their work and want to build a rewarding career within a supportive and collaborative environment. We are seeking a Senior Estimator to enhance our team and drive success across our high value projects. Why join us? Exciting Projects Work on varied sector projects and leave a lasting legacy Career Growth Clear progression pathways and continuous professional development Collaborative Culture Be part of a team that values innovation, integrity, and a commitment to excellence Competitive Package Enjoy a competitive salary and great benefits with volunteering days, and flexible and hybrid working options (Check out our full benefits offering on our website) What you will be doing The Senior Estimator shall be responsible for Pre-Construction Estimating, working closely and directly with internal / external clients, other disciplines and teams from project inception, accountable and responsible for all financial and estimating aspects of the projects. To prepare and review tenders being processed in the Estimating department To liaise with the Estimating Director/Commercial Director/Finance department on contractual terms, bonds and insurances To liaise with Senior Management and obtain their input into tenders, offers and proposals. To arrange handover meetings and formally hand-over new contracts To assist the Estimating Director /Pre-Construction Director in developing new contacts and clients To lead negotiations in relation to tenders, offers and proposals, when directed to by the Estimating Director /Pre-Construction Director Experience on working on Frameworks through all stages Sound knowledge of Estimating on large scale building projects Price from first principles, procurement of subs/materials quotes, preparation of tender settlement sheets to main contractor's Prelims Prepare Cost Plans from inception and prepare own quantities from minimal information Take ownership with tenders from receiving the documents through to adjudication of tenders. Meet and engage with key Supply Chain during the tender process period Fulfil the role of Senior Estimator on projects, managing all estimating elements with interface with suppliers, clients and across our commercial, operations and project functions Understand the corporate and contract specific estimating procedures and carry out all work in accordance with these Responsible for the preparation of estimates from conception through to detailed estimates for identified projects within the company Assist in the training of estimating staff and trainees/graduates working in or seconded to the department for a period of time Ability to understand complex engineering drawings and designs and to translate these into build needs, sequence and timings Assessment and recording of the likely competition when tendering Liaise with the procurement in dealing with suppliers and subcontractors at tender stage to obtain the most competitive prices ensuring firm quotes are received for significant materials and subcontract items to support the best net estimate Requesting further information from Client/Design Team and arrange meeting if required Attend handover meeting and brief team on tender bid Run multiple projects at any one time at different stages, cost plan, design feasibility, competitive tender Producing estimates and cost plans from concept plans and specification Excellent construction technology knowledge Work on Conquest Estimating System including On Screen Take Off Database management Design /Cost Control Subcontract analysis and comparisons What We re Looking For Proven track record as an Estimator. Excellent communication and Numeracy skills Maintain technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing technical publications. Strong numerical and analytical skills Proficiency in estimating software Desirable Educated to degree or HND level with relevant work experience How to Apply: If you re ready to take the next step in your career with a company that values your expertise and innovation, we d love to hear from you! Apply by clicking apply below. Join us on our journey to McLaughlin and Harvey are an equal opportunities employer who are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of backgrounds, experiences, and identities. We believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our teams and help us deliver better outcomes for our people, our clients, and the communities in which we work. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment where we will provide all reasonable adjustments at interview stage and beyond and commit to extending an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum job role requirements.
Jun 12, 2026
Full time
Build your Future with Us! We are a forward-thinking Company with an established presence across the UK and Ireland. Our values We Commit, We Care, We Collaborate shape how we work with our clients, partners, and each other. As our business continues to grow, we are looking for dedicated individuals who take pride in their work and want to build a rewarding career within a supportive and collaborative environment. We are seeking a Senior Estimator to enhance our team and drive success across our high value projects. Why join us? Exciting Projects Work on varied sector projects and leave a lasting legacy Career Growth Clear progression pathways and continuous professional development Collaborative Culture Be part of a team that values innovation, integrity, and a commitment to excellence Competitive Package Enjoy a competitive salary and great benefits with volunteering days, and flexible and hybrid working options (Check out our full benefits offering on our website) What you will be doing The Senior Estimator shall be responsible for Pre-Construction Estimating, working closely and directly with internal / external clients, other disciplines and teams from project inception, accountable and responsible for all financial and estimating aspects of the projects. To prepare and review tenders being processed in the Estimating department To liaise with the Estimating Director/Commercial Director/Finance department on contractual terms, bonds and insurances To liaise with Senior Management and obtain their input into tenders, offers and proposals. To arrange handover meetings and formally hand-over new contracts To assist the Estimating Director /Pre-Construction Director in developing new contacts and clients To lead negotiations in relation to tenders, offers and proposals, when directed to by the Estimating Director /Pre-Construction Director Experience on working on Frameworks through all stages Sound knowledge of Estimating on large scale building projects Price from first principles, procurement of subs/materials quotes, preparation of tender settlement sheets to main contractor's Prelims Prepare Cost Plans from inception and prepare own quantities from minimal information Take ownership with tenders from receiving the documents through to adjudication of tenders. Meet and engage with key Supply Chain during the tender process period Fulfil the role of Senior Estimator on projects, managing all estimating elements with interface with suppliers, clients and across our commercial, operations and project functions Understand the corporate and contract specific estimating procedures and carry out all work in accordance with these Responsible for the preparation of estimates from conception through to detailed estimates for identified projects within the company Assist in the training of estimating staff and trainees/graduates working in or seconded to the department for a period of time Ability to understand complex engineering drawings and designs and to translate these into build needs, sequence and timings Assessment and recording of the likely competition when tendering Liaise with the procurement in dealing with suppliers and subcontractors at tender stage to obtain the most competitive prices ensuring firm quotes are received for significant materials and subcontract items to support the best net estimate Requesting further information from Client/Design Team and arrange meeting if required Attend handover meeting and brief team on tender bid Run multiple projects at any one time at different stages, cost plan, design feasibility, competitive tender Producing estimates and cost plans from concept plans and specification Excellent construction technology knowledge Work on Conquest Estimating System including On Screen Take Off Database management Design /Cost Control Subcontract analysis and comparisons What We re Looking For Proven track record as an Estimator. Excellent communication and Numeracy skills Maintain technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing technical publications. Strong numerical and analytical skills Proficiency in estimating software Desirable Educated to degree or HND level with relevant work experience How to Apply: If you re ready to take the next step in your career with a company that values your expertise and innovation, we d love to hear from you! Apply by clicking apply below. Join us on our journey to McLaughlin and Harvey are an equal opportunities employer who are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of backgrounds, experiences, and identities. We believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our teams and help us deliver better outcomes for our people, our clients, and the communities in which we work. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment where we will provide all reasonable adjustments at interview stage and beyond and commit to extending an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum job role requirements.
Are you ready to redefine defence technology and lead innovative software solutions that truly make a difference? This is your chance to join a company at the forefront of pioneering advanced cryptographic and key management solutions. As a Chief Software Architect , you will lead and shape the software engineering strategy for advanced cyber and defence systems, overseeing a team of engineers across multiple high-security projects. The position focuses on defining software architectures, driving best-practice development processes, and ensuring collaboration across software, hardware, systems, and firmware teams to deliver secure, scalable, and high-quality solutions. The role requires deep expertise in embedded and application software development using technologies such as C/C++, Rust, Linux, and RTOS environments, alongside experience with DevSecOps, automated testing, and secure development standards. In addition to technical leadership, the architect will mentor engineers, support bids and proposals, influence organisational software standards, and contribute to the delivery of mission-critical defence technologies requiring DV security clearance. What You Will Do: - Provide technical leadership across multiple projects, ensuring optimal approaches, architecture, and tool chains are selected. - Collaborate with stakeholders to develop software requirements, architectures, and designs that meet system and security needs. - Work closely with software leads and project managers to create development plans that deliver value early to customers. - Mentor and coach software engineers, sharing knowledge and driving process improvements for technical excellence. - Specify, design, and review software using UML and SysML modelling tools, ensuring high-quality, modular, and compliant solutions. - Champion best practices in software development, including continuous integration, automated testing, and secure coding standards. What You Will Bring: - Advanced knowledge and experience in C/C++, Rust, or embedded product development, including RTOSes. - Expertise in software engineering practices, methodologies, and technology trends. - Proven track record of delivering complex software solutions to schedule while exceeding customer expectations. - Experience with tools such as version control systems, change control, bug tracking, and automated testing frameworks. - Familiarity with defence or high-assurance development standards, including coding standards like MISRA. This company is committed to delivering innovative solutions that empower decision-making at both tactical and strategic levels. As a Chief Software Architect , you will be instrumental in driving technical excellence and ensuring the success of critical programmes that protect lives and enhance global security. Your contributions will align with the company's values of trust, collaboration, and innovation, making a real impact in the defence industry. Location: The role is an onsite role in Maidenhead, offering good flexibility with working hours. Interested?: If you're ready to take your career to the next level and lead transformative software projects, apply now to become the Chief Software Architect . Don't miss the opportunity to make a difference in the future of defence technology. Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency. In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.
Jun 12, 2026
Full time
Are you ready to redefine defence technology and lead innovative software solutions that truly make a difference? This is your chance to join a company at the forefront of pioneering advanced cryptographic and key management solutions. As a Chief Software Architect , you will lead and shape the software engineering strategy for advanced cyber and defence systems, overseeing a team of engineers across multiple high-security projects. The position focuses on defining software architectures, driving best-practice development processes, and ensuring collaboration across software, hardware, systems, and firmware teams to deliver secure, scalable, and high-quality solutions. The role requires deep expertise in embedded and application software development using technologies such as C/C++, Rust, Linux, and RTOS environments, alongside experience with DevSecOps, automated testing, and secure development standards. In addition to technical leadership, the architect will mentor engineers, support bids and proposals, influence organisational software standards, and contribute to the delivery of mission-critical defence technologies requiring DV security clearance. What You Will Do: - Provide technical leadership across multiple projects, ensuring optimal approaches, architecture, and tool chains are selected. - Collaborate with stakeholders to develop software requirements, architectures, and designs that meet system and security needs. - Work closely with software leads and project managers to create development plans that deliver value early to customers. - Mentor and coach software engineers, sharing knowledge and driving process improvements for technical excellence. - Specify, design, and review software using UML and SysML modelling tools, ensuring high-quality, modular, and compliant solutions. - Champion best practices in software development, including continuous integration, automated testing, and secure coding standards. What You Will Bring: - Advanced knowledge and experience in C/C++, Rust, or embedded product development, including RTOSes. - Expertise in software engineering practices, methodologies, and technology trends. - Proven track record of delivering complex software solutions to schedule while exceeding customer expectations. - Experience with tools such as version control systems, change control, bug tracking, and automated testing frameworks. - Familiarity with defence or high-assurance development standards, including coding standards like MISRA. This company is committed to delivering innovative solutions that empower decision-making at both tactical and strategic levels. As a Chief Software Architect , you will be instrumental in driving technical excellence and ensuring the success of critical programmes that protect lives and enhance global security. Your contributions will align with the company's values of trust, collaboration, and innovation, making a real impact in the defence industry. Location: The role is an onsite role in Maidenhead, offering good flexibility with working hours. Interested?: If you're ready to take your career to the next level and lead transformative software projects, apply now to become the Chief Software Architect . Don't miss the opportunity to make a difference in the future of defence technology. Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency. In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.
Role: Lead Systems Engineer Location: Rochester, Kent 4+ days on-site per week Salary: 65,000 - 70,000 + 10% bonus Experienced Lead Systems Engineer needed in Rochester to work on cutting edge systems within the aerospace industry. This role will provide support to the functional department and projects by understanding the work package scope, scheduling, resources and strategy for development across the Systems and Software domains. Your role will include working with Engineering Project Managers to broadly understand the near-term work planned (3mth - 6mth) and longer term work planned (18mth - 24mth). You will be leading a team of highly capable engineers to deliver against your plans and estimates. What the role of the Lead Systems Engineer entails: Some of the main duties of the Lead Systems Engineer will include: You will understand the top level packages of work, size and time phasing across the teams within the PRG, how these contribute to critical path and/or milestones You will understand the team sizes and skillset required as well as any major dependencies or facilities required across the PRG You will contribute to strategic project meetings and facilitate implementation of initiatives You will give regular status and recommendations on the resourcing requirements to the project and the Functional Manager You will support the projects by creating new estimates for bids and maintaining the schedule and budget for on-going projects You will support the team members with their career development in conjunction with the Functional Manager What experience you need to be the successful Lead Systems Engineer: You will have proven experience leading a Systems or Software team in relevant product markets and/or domains, such as control systems, real time displays or other safety related systems You will have proven experience in managing projects to tight schedules and budgets You will have proven experience in requirements management, design analyses, modelling and simulation, writing and reviewing code and using tools such as DOORS, Siemens Polarion, Enterprise Architect, CAMEO, MATLAB and/or Simulink You will have a degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant Scientific/Engineering subject (e.g. Systems Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Physics or Mathematics) Benefits: Overtime, 14% pension, 25 days holiday, free shares and more! Please note: Due to security restrictions we can only consider Sole UK Nationals for this position. This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Lead Systems Engineer to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out! Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business. We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website.
Jun 12, 2026
Full time
Role: Lead Systems Engineer Location: Rochester, Kent 4+ days on-site per week Salary: 65,000 - 70,000 + 10% bonus Experienced Lead Systems Engineer needed in Rochester to work on cutting edge systems within the aerospace industry. This role will provide support to the functional department and projects by understanding the work package scope, scheduling, resources and strategy for development across the Systems and Software domains. Your role will include working with Engineering Project Managers to broadly understand the near-term work planned (3mth - 6mth) and longer term work planned (18mth - 24mth). You will be leading a team of highly capable engineers to deliver against your plans and estimates. What the role of the Lead Systems Engineer entails: Some of the main duties of the Lead Systems Engineer will include: You will understand the top level packages of work, size and time phasing across the teams within the PRG, how these contribute to critical path and/or milestones You will understand the team sizes and skillset required as well as any major dependencies or facilities required across the PRG You will contribute to strategic project meetings and facilitate implementation of initiatives You will give regular status and recommendations on the resourcing requirements to the project and the Functional Manager You will support the projects by creating new estimates for bids and maintaining the schedule and budget for on-going projects You will support the team members with their career development in conjunction with the Functional Manager What experience you need to be the successful Lead Systems Engineer: You will have proven experience leading a Systems or Software team in relevant product markets and/or domains, such as control systems, real time displays or other safety related systems You will have proven experience in managing projects to tight schedules and budgets You will have proven experience in requirements management, design analyses, modelling and simulation, writing and reviewing code and using tools such as DOORS, Siemens Polarion, Enterprise Architect, CAMEO, MATLAB and/or Simulink You will have a degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant Scientific/Engineering subject (e.g. Systems Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Physics or Mathematics) Benefits: Overtime, 14% pension, 25 days holiday, free shares and more! Please note: Due to security restrictions we can only consider Sole UK Nationals for this position. This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Lead Systems Engineer to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out! Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business. We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website.
Control Systems Engineer - Data Centre Are you an Automation or Control Systems Engineer looking for a role with more variety? Want to mix project delivery with service, optimization, and ongoing support work? Clear. are partnered with a rapidly expanding controls specialist operating exclusively within the Data Centre environment. This position blends hands-on service responsibilities, system optimisation, and long-term client support with involvement in new project work. If you want exposure to cutting-edge critical environments while keeping your technical breadth sharp, this is a great opportunity to join a growing team with huge investment behind it. London Area 50,000 - 55,000 Remote Working Car Allowance Overtime Bonus Private Healthcare Flexible Environment Responsibilities Lead or support the engineering and delivery of data centre control systems from specification through to commissioning and handover. Program and configure PLC (Allen-Bradley) and DDC systems (Trend, Tridium Niagara, Cylon) for control of HVAC, power, and environmental systems. Carry out commissioning, functional testing, and validation of new systems. Provide reactive and planned maintenance support on existing PLC/DDC and BMS control systems within live data centre environments. Troubleshoot faults across PLC, DDC, networking, and communication layers to maintain uptime in critical facilities. Support small works, upgrades, firmware updates, and system lifecycle improvements. Work closely with data centre operators, consultants, and internal teams to align design intent, support needs, and integration strategies. Experience Required 3-5+ years in building automation, industrial automation, or BMS/EMS engineering, ideally within critical or complex environments. Strong practical experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs. Confident with graphical interface configuration, I/O setup, and logic programming. Hands-on experience with PLC platforms (Siemens, Rockwell, Schneider) and DDC/BMS systems. Ability to diagnose and resolve control system faults across hardware, software, and communications. BEng/HND in Electrical Engineering, Building Services, Automation, or similar. INDUK
Jun 12, 2026
Full time
Control Systems Engineer - Data Centre Are you an Automation or Control Systems Engineer looking for a role with more variety? Want to mix project delivery with service, optimization, and ongoing support work? Clear. are partnered with a rapidly expanding controls specialist operating exclusively within the Data Centre environment. This position blends hands-on service responsibilities, system optimisation, and long-term client support with involvement in new project work. If you want exposure to cutting-edge critical environments while keeping your technical breadth sharp, this is a great opportunity to join a growing team with huge investment behind it. London Area 50,000 - 55,000 Remote Working Car Allowance Overtime Bonus Private Healthcare Flexible Environment Responsibilities Lead or support the engineering and delivery of data centre control systems from specification through to commissioning and handover. Program and configure PLC (Allen-Bradley) and DDC systems (Trend, Tridium Niagara, Cylon) for control of HVAC, power, and environmental systems. Carry out commissioning, functional testing, and validation of new systems. Provide reactive and planned maintenance support on existing PLC/DDC and BMS control systems within live data centre environments. Troubleshoot faults across PLC, DDC, networking, and communication layers to maintain uptime in critical facilities. Support small works, upgrades, firmware updates, and system lifecycle improvements. Work closely with data centre operators, consultants, and internal teams to align design intent, support needs, and integration strategies. Experience Required 3-5+ years in building automation, industrial automation, or BMS/EMS engineering, ideally within critical or complex environments. Strong practical experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs. Confident with graphical interface configuration, I/O setup, and logic programming. Hands-on experience with PLC platforms (Siemens, Rockwell, Schneider) and DDC/BMS systems. Ability to diagnose and resolve control system faults across hardware, software, and communications. BEng/HND in Electrical Engineering, Building Services, Automation, or similar. INDUK
Control Systems Engineer - Data Centre Are you an Automation or Control Systems Engineer looking for a role with more variety? Want to mix project delivery with service, optimization, and ongoing support work? Clear. are partnered with a rapidly expanding controls specialist operating exclusively within the Data Centre environment. This position blends hands-on service responsibilities, system optimisation, and long-term client support with involvement in new project work. If you want exposure to cutting-edge critical environments while keeping your technical breadth sharp, this is a great opportunity to join a growing team with huge investment behind it. London Area 50,000 - 55,000 Remote Working Car Allowance Overtime Bonus Private Healthcare Flexible Environment Responsibilities Lead or support the engineering and delivery of data centre control systems from specification through to commissioning and handover. Program and configure PLC (Allen-Bradley) and DDC systems (Trend, Tridium Niagara, Cylon) for control of HVAC, power, and environmental systems. Carry out commissioning, functional testing, and validation of new systems. Provide reactive and planned maintenance support on existing PLC/DDC and BMS control systems within live data centre environments. Troubleshoot faults across PLC, DDC, networking, and communication layers to maintain uptime in critical facilities. Support small works, upgrades, firmware updates, and system lifecycle improvements. Work closely with data centre operators, consultants, and internal teams to align design intent, support needs, and integration strategies. Experience Required 3-5+ years in building automation, industrial automation, or BMS/EMS engineering, ideally within critical or complex environments. Strong practical experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs. Confident with graphical interface configuration, I/O setup, and logic programming. Hands-on experience with PLC platforms (Siemens, Rockwell, Schneider) and DDC/BMS systems. Ability to diagnose and resolve control system faults across hardware, software, and communications. BEng/HND in Electrical Engineering, Building Services, Automation, or similar. INDUK
Jun 12, 2026
Full time
Control Systems Engineer - Data Centre Are you an Automation or Control Systems Engineer looking for a role with more variety? Want to mix project delivery with service, optimization, and ongoing support work? Clear. are partnered with a rapidly expanding controls specialist operating exclusively within the Data Centre environment. This position blends hands-on service responsibilities, system optimisation, and long-term client support with involvement in new project work. If you want exposure to cutting-edge critical environments while keeping your technical breadth sharp, this is a great opportunity to join a growing team with huge investment behind it. London Area 50,000 - 55,000 Remote Working Car Allowance Overtime Bonus Private Healthcare Flexible Environment Responsibilities Lead or support the engineering and delivery of data centre control systems from specification through to commissioning and handover. Program and configure PLC (Allen-Bradley) and DDC systems (Trend, Tridium Niagara, Cylon) for control of HVAC, power, and environmental systems. Carry out commissioning, functional testing, and validation of new systems. Provide reactive and planned maintenance support on existing PLC/DDC and BMS control systems within live data centre environments. Troubleshoot faults across PLC, DDC, networking, and communication layers to maintain uptime in critical facilities. Support small works, upgrades, firmware updates, and system lifecycle improvements. Work closely with data centre operators, consultants, and internal teams to align design intent, support needs, and integration strategies. Experience Required 3-5+ years in building automation, industrial automation, or BMS/EMS engineering, ideally within critical or complex environments. Strong practical experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs. Confident with graphical interface configuration, I/O setup, and logic programming. Hands-on experience with PLC platforms (Siemens, Rockwell, Schneider) and DDC/BMS systems. Ability to diagnose and resolve control system faults across hardware, software, and communications. BEng/HND in Electrical Engineering, Building Services, Automation, or similar. INDUK
Bristol This is a fantastic role for a Software Architect or someone with strong software design skills looking to take the next jump in their career to becoming a Software Architect! Salary: up to circa £80,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: typically 3 to 4 days per week on-site, due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship . Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more . Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity: As a Software Architect, you will be the author of the full software architecture working with the software delivery teams to define and monitor the Structural and Temporal Architecture including the Internal/External interfaces of the product to meet requirements. Identify, document and be responsible for the design drivers for the software solution e.g. real-time performance, safety, security, user experience, simplicity, reusability, flexibility. Produce derived and emergent requirements capturing the assumptions and rationale. Define the architecture to a point where the implementation decisions do not affect the integrity of the architecture. Collaboration is critical within this role from working closely with other Architects, Technical Specialists and wider engineering key contacts, supporting the wider design activities and reviews. You will also have the opportunity to influence the Software Engineering Technology Strategy, Software Product Lines, new technologies, obsolescence, new methods and tools, by considering longer-term architectural strategies by being part of special interest groups and communities of interests. You would be working with technology that is at the forefront of European missile system design, helping to develop safe, secure and reliable products that our customers can depend upon! What we're looking for from you: A strong technical practitioner, comfortable with making important architectural and design decisions. Knowledge of modern and established software architecture techniques and design patterns. Experience of model based engineering. Able to provide technical mentorship, clearly articulate software architecture solutions and collaborate with software developers. Able to communicate clearly and accurately at different levels, including influencing collaborators and internal customers. An advocate for the benefits of key software engineering practices like continuous integration and good design. Able to assess and communicate the trade-offs between various aspects of a Software Architecture with a focus on design rationale. An understanding of software abstraction layers and the software stack. The experience to define and influence the tools, frameworks and technologies used. A strong programming background, preferably with experience in more than one language. Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Jun 12, 2026
Full time
Bristol This is a fantastic role for a Software Architect or someone with strong software design skills looking to take the next jump in their career to becoming a Software Architect! Salary: up to circa £80,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: typically 3 to 4 days per week on-site, due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship . Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more . Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity: As a Software Architect, you will be the author of the full software architecture working with the software delivery teams to define and monitor the Structural and Temporal Architecture including the Internal/External interfaces of the product to meet requirements. Identify, document and be responsible for the design drivers for the software solution e.g. real-time performance, safety, security, user experience, simplicity, reusability, flexibility. Produce derived and emergent requirements capturing the assumptions and rationale. Define the architecture to a point where the implementation decisions do not affect the integrity of the architecture. Collaboration is critical within this role from working closely with other Architects, Technical Specialists and wider engineering key contacts, supporting the wider design activities and reviews. You will also have the opportunity to influence the Software Engineering Technology Strategy, Software Product Lines, new technologies, obsolescence, new methods and tools, by considering longer-term architectural strategies by being part of special interest groups and communities of interests. You would be working with technology that is at the forefront of European missile system design, helping to develop safe, secure and reliable products that our customers can depend upon! What we're looking for from you: A strong technical practitioner, comfortable with making important architectural and design decisions. Knowledge of modern and established software architecture techniques and design patterns. Experience of model based engineering. Able to provide technical mentorship, clearly articulate software architecture solutions and collaborate with software developers. Able to communicate clearly and accurately at different levels, including influencing collaborators and internal customers. An advocate for the benefits of key software engineering practices like continuous integration and good design. Able to assess and communicate the trade-offs between various aspects of a Software Architecture with a focus on design rationale. An understanding of software abstraction layers and the software stack. The experience to define and influence the tools, frameworks and technologies used. A strong programming background, preferably with experience in more than one language. Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Control Systems Engineer - Data Centre Are you an Automation or Control Systems Engineer looking for a role with more variety? Want to mix project delivery with service, optimization, and ongoing support work? Clear. are partnered with a rapidly expanding controls specialist operating exclusively within the Data Centre environment. This position blends hands-on service responsibilities, system optimisation, and long-term client support with involvement in new project work. If you want exposure to cutting-edge critical environments while keeping your technical breadth sharp, this is a great opportunity to join a growing team with huge investment behind it. London Area 50,000 - 55,000 Remote Working Car Allowance Overtime Bonus Private Healthcare Flexible Environment Responsibilities Lead or support the engineering and delivery of data centre control systems from specification through to commissioning and handover. Program and configure PLC (Allen-Bradley) and DDC systems (Trend, Tridium Niagara, Cylon) for control of HVAC, power, and environmental systems. Carry out commissioning, functional testing, and validation of new systems. Provide reactive and planned maintenance support on existing PLC/DDC and BMS control systems within live data centre environments. Troubleshoot faults across PLC, DDC, networking, and communication layers to maintain uptime in critical facilities. Support small works, upgrades, firmware updates, and system lifecycle improvements. Work closely with data centre operators, consultants, and internal teams to align design intent, support needs, and integration strategies. Experience Required 3-5+ years in building automation, industrial automation, or BMS/EMS engineering, ideally within critical or complex environments. Strong practical experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs. Confident with graphical interface configuration, I/O setup, and logic programming. Hands-on experience with PLC platforms (Siemens, Rockwell, Schneider) and DDC/BMS systems. Ability to diagnose and resolve control system faults across hardware, software, and communications. BEng/HND in Electrical Engineering, Building Services, Automation, or similar. INDUK
Jun 12, 2026
Full time
Control Systems Engineer - Data Centre Are you an Automation or Control Systems Engineer looking for a role with more variety? Want to mix project delivery with service, optimization, and ongoing support work? Clear. are partnered with a rapidly expanding controls specialist operating exclusively within the Data Centre environment. This position blends hands-on service responsibilities, system optimisation, and long-term client support with involvement in new project work. If you want exposure to cutting-edge critical environments while keeping your technical breadth sharp, this is a great opportunity to join a growing team with huge investment behind it. London Area 50,000 - 55,000 Remote Working Car Allowance Overtime Bonus Private Healthcare Flexible Environment Responsibilities Lead or support the engineering and delivery of data centre control systems from specification through to commissioning and handover. Program and configure PLC (Allen-Bradley) and DDC systems (Trend, Tridium Niagara, Cylon) for control of HVAC, power, and environmental systems. Carry out commissioning, functional testing, and validation of new systems. Provide reactive and planned maintenance support on existing PLC/DDC and BMS control systems within live data centre environments. Troubleshoot faults across PLC, DDC, networking, and communication layers to maintain uptime in critical facilities. Support small works, upgrades, firmware updates, and system lifecycle improvements. Work closely with data centre operators, consultants, and internal teams to align design intent, support needs, and integration strategies. Experience Required 3-5+ years in building automation, industrial automation, or BMS/EMS engineering, ideally within critical or complex environments. Strong practical experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs. Confident with graphical interface configuration, I/O setup, and logic programming. Hands-on experience with PLC platforms (Siemens, Rockwell, Schneider) and DDC/BMS systems. Ability to diagnose and resolve control system faults across hardware, software, and communications. BEng/HND in Electrical Engineering, Building Services, Automation, or similar. INDUK
Dedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of designers, consultants and experts working globally. At Arup you will have the opportunity to collaborate on ambitious projects - delivering remarkable outcomes for clients and communities, and to do socially useful work that has meaning. Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set it apart for over 75 years, and now is your opportunity to join. AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies. We partner with Arup to support their contingent recruitment processes. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed. On behalf of Arup, we're seeking a DevOps Engagement Consultant for a 6 month contract. This role is fully remote within the UK and will involve supporting the APAC region, working a 06:00-14:00 UK shift. Purpose of the role: As a DevOps Subject Matter Expert / Consultant, you will work with the Digital Services teams to guide on DevOps capabilities and continuous improvements in their Software Development Life cycle. What you'll do: Work with services to understand their value chain, including design, build, delivery, and support activities. Seek out opportunities for process and technology standardisation across our Digital Services. Engage and consult with teams across the business who are planning to or have built digital products and services and advise both on DevOps practices and support models. Create and advocate standard practices to maintain deployment throughput, service reliability and learning culture. Align DevOps practices with the organisation's product engine, ensuring that delivery models support a product-centric approach. Foster and promote a product mindset within teams, encouraging ownership, lifecycle thinking, and continuous improvement of digital products. Provide expert DevOps advisory to digital services teams, supporting them in adopting best practices, modern tooling, and scalable processes for product delivery. Collaborate with product owners and engineering leads to embed DevOps principles throughout the product lifecycle, from ideation to operation. The skills you'll need: Excellent understanding of DevOps and its role in delivering value and previous experience in an advisory role related to DevOps. Ability to build strong stakeholder relationships in a global firm across multiple teams. Strong working knowledge of AWS (Amazon Web Services) or Azure. Hands on experience with tools such as Azure DevOps, GitHub. Creating and scaling DevOps pipelines to build, scan, test and deploy code to various production and preproduction environments. Staying up to date with SRE best practices and informing Tech and Engineering leadership on best alternatives for tooling choices. Effective communication skills and the ability to address different points of view. Ability to analyse bottlenecks in existing architectures and suggest solutions. Ability to work independently with minimal assistance. About the client About the client Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. Guided by its values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Arup creates and contributes to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Arup's internal employee networks support their inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion - creating a space for everyone to express themselves and make a positive difference. If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and speak to one of our Sourcing Specialists. AMS are committed to providing all our candidates with the opportunity to perform at their best throughout the recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any additional support or reasonable adjustments during the screening process and we will work with you and Arup to identify the best solution to meet your requirements. AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business.
Jun 12, 2026
Contractor
Dedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of designers, consultants and experts working globally. At Arup you will have the opportunity to collaborate on ambitious projects - delivering remarkable outcomes for clients and communities, and to do socially useful work that has meaning. Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set it apart for over 75 years, and now is your opportunity to join. AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies. We partner with Arup to support their contingent recruitment processes. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed. On behalf of Arup, we're seeking a DevOps Engagement Consultant for a 6 month contract. This role is fully remote within the UK and will involve supporting the APAC region, working a 06:00-14:00 UK shift. Purpose of the role: As a DevOps Subject Matter Expert / Consultant, you will work with the Digital Services teams to guide on DevOps capabilities and continuous improvements in their Software Development Life cycle. What you'll do: Work with services to understand their value chain, including design, build, delivery, and support activities. Seek out opportunities for process and technology standardisation across our Digital Services. Engage and consult with teams across the business who are planning to or have built digital products and services and advise both on DevOps practices and support models. Create and advocate standard practices to maintain deployment throughput, service reliability and learning culture. Align DevOps practices with the organisation's product engine, ensuring that delivery models support a product-centric approach. Foster and promote a product mindset within teams, encouraging ownership, lifecycle thinking, and continuous improvement of digital products. Provide expert DevOps advisory to digital services teams, supporting them in adopting best practices, modern tooling, and scalable processes for product delivery. Collaborate with product owners and engineering leads to embed DevOps principles throughout the product lifecycle, from ideation to operation. The skills you'll need: Excellent understanding of DevOps and its role in delivering value and previous experience in an advisory role related to DevOps. Ability to build strong stakeholder relationships in a global firm across multiple teams. Strong working knowledge of AWS (Amazon Web Services) or Azure. Hands on experience with tools such as Azure DevOps, GitHub. Creating and scaling DevOps pipelines to build, scan, test and deploy code to various production and preproduction environments. Staying up to date with SRE best practices and informing Tech and Engineering leadership on best alternatives for tooling choices. Effective communication skills and the ability to address different points of view. Ability to analyse bottlenecks in existing architectures and suggest solutions. Ability to work independently with minimal assistance. About the client About the client Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. Guided by its values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Arup creates and contributes to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Arup's internal employee networks support their inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion - creating a space for everyone to express themselves and make a positive difference. If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and speak to one of our Sourcing Specialists. AMS are committed to providing all our candidates with the opportunity to perform at their best throughout the recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any additional support or reasonable adjustments during the screening process and we will work with you and Arup to identify the best solution to meet your requirements. AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business.
Principal Software Engineer We are looking for a highly experienced Principal Software Engineer with strong backend engineering expertise and a passion for scalable distributed systems. You will play a key role in shaping architecture, engineering standards, and technical direction across the platform. Join a fast-growing Banking SaaS provider building next generation core banking technology. We are looking for Principal Software Engineers with experience in Node.js / TypeScript / JavaScript, .NET / C#, or Java. You will work directly on customer problems, understand the business context and own solutions end-to-end. From concept and design through to development, release, monitoring and operational support. You will join a team building a modern, scalable core banking platform. This requires intellectual curiosity, discipline, and deep architectural thinking to build technology capable of evolving alongside regulatory and technological change. Location: Remote-first but UK-based for essential company events. Travel to London will be required on a quarterly basis for team meetings, with 2 companywide annual meetings offsite. Salary : £100,000 To £120,000 (Based on Experience) plus Benefits including 25 days holiday + bank holidays, Family Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Regular social events What You ll Work On The environment is primarily Node.js and Go but strong engineers from .NET/C# or Java backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Integrating with payment platforms, banking infrastructure, FX/crypto providers, and card processors Driving architectural decisions across distributed systems and cloud infrastructure Leading technical design reviews and influencing engineering best practices Mentoring engineers and helping scale a high-performing engineering culture Designing and optimising SQL and NoSQL data models Developing APIs, asynchronous workflows, and event-streaming pipelines Deploying secure, high availability services across AWS, GCP, and Azure How Engineering Works We heavily utilise agentic coding and AI-assisted development workflows, including Claude Code, to accelerate engineering productivity Principal Engineers play a key role in technical strategy, architecture governance and engineering direction Engineers focus on solving complex technical and domain challenges rather than repetitive boilerplate development Collaborative engineering culture with involvement in architecture, design discussions, and domain modelling End-to-end ownership of features from development and testing through to deployment, monitoring, and production support Experience Required Degree educated Development experience in either Node.js with JavaScript & Typescript, .NET, C# or Java AWS experience preferred (Azure, GCP also welcomed) Strong understanding of relational databases, ideally MySQL Interest in agentic engineering workflows and AI-assisted development Experience designing APIs and distributed systems Proven experience designing and scaling complex distributed systems Strong architectural leadership experience Experience mentoring or leading senior engineers/teams Ability to influence technical direction across multiple workstreams Experience operating within high-scale or regulated environments Nice to have: Expertise in AWS Lambda, Fargate, SQS/SNS, DynamoDB and cloud native architectures Client-facing experience Ideally experience within Fintech, Banking or enterprise SaaS Why Join Opportunity to shape the architecture of a next-generation banking platform High level of technical autonomy and influence Ability to help define engineering practices in an AI-assisted development environment Enjoy the freedom of remote-first work with regular in-person meetings. High trust, low bureaucracy and a culture of respect & accountability. Competitive salary, benefits, and a company that celebrates your success. Perks 25 days holiday + bank holidays; Family Health Insurance, Life Cover, EMI Share Options (you will share in their success), Remote working environment (quarterly meetings in London). Zorba Consulting is operating as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for supplying temporary workers
Jun 12, 2026
Full time
Principal Software Engineer We are looking for a highly experienced Principal Software Engineer with strong backend engineering expertise and a passion for scalable distributed systems. You will play a key role in shaping architecture, engineering standards, and technical direction across the platform. Join a fast-growing Banking SaaS provider building next generation core banking technology. We are looking for Principal Software Engineers with experience in Node.js / TypeScript / JavaScript, .NET / C#, or Java. You will work directly on customer problems, understand the business context and own solutions end-to-end. From concept and design through to development, release, monitoring and operational support. You will join a team building a modern, scalable core banking platform. This requires intellectual curiosity, discipline, and deep architectural thinking to build technology capable of evolving alongside regulatory and technological change. Location: Remote-first but UK-based for essential company events. Travel to London will be required on a quarterly basis for team meetings, with 2 companywide annual meetings offsite. Salary : £100,000 To £120,000 (Based on Experience) plus Benefits including 25 days holiday + bank holidays, Family Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Regular social events What You ll Work On The environment is primarily Node.js and Go but strong engineers from .NET/C# or Java backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Integrating with payment platforms, banking infrastructure, FX/crypto providers, and card processors Driving architectural decisions across distributed systems and cloud infrastructure Leading technical design reviews and influencing engineering best practices Mentoring engineers and helping scale a high-performing engineering culture Designing and optimising SQL and NoSQL data models Developing APIs, asynchronous workflows, and event-streaming pipelines Deploying secure, high availability services across AWS, GCP, and Azure How Engineering Works We heavily utilise agentic coding and AI-assisted development workflows, including Claude Code, to accelerate engineering productivity Principal Engineers play a key role in technical strategy, architecture governance and engineering direction Engineers focus on solving complex technical and domain challenges rather than repetitive boilerplate development Collaborative engineering culture with involvement in architecture, design discussions, and domain modelling End-to-end ownership of features from development and testing through to deployment, monitoring, and production support Experience Required Degree educated Development experience in either Node.js with JavaScript & Typescript, .NET, C# or Java AWS experience preferred (Azure, GCP also welcomed) Strong understanding of relational databases, ideally MySQL Interest in agentic engineering workflows and AI-assisted development Experience designing APIs and distributed systems Proven experience designing and scaling complex distributed systems Strong architectural leadership experience Experience mentoring or leading senior engineers/teams Ability to influence technical direction across multiple workstreams Experience operating within high-scale or regulated environments Nice to have: Expertise in AWS Lambda, Fargate, SQS/SNS, DynamoDB and cloud native architectures Client-facing experience Ideally experience within Fintech, Banking or enterprise SaaS Why Join Opportunity to shape the architecture of a next-generation banking platform High level of technical autonomy and influence Ability to help define engineering practices in an AI-assisted development environment Enjoy the freedom of remote-first work with regular in-person meetings. High trust, low bureaucracy and a culture of respect & accountability. Competitive salary, benefits, and a company that celebrates your success. Perks 25 days holiday + bank holidays; Family Health Insurance, Life Cover, EMI Share Options (you will share in their success), Remote working environment (quarterly meetings in London). Zorba Consulting is operating as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for supplying temporary workers
About the Role We are looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Systems Team Lead to provide technical leadership, coordination, and delivery oversight across multidisciplinary engineering projects. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in systems or software engineering who enjoys leading teams, supporting project delivery, and helping shape engineering strategy. You will work closely with project managers, technical specialists, and stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered effectively, on time, and to a high standard. The position combines people leadership, project coordination, and technical oversight within a collaborative engineering environment. Key Responsibilities Lead and coordinate systems and/or software engineering activities across multiple projects Support project planning, scheduling, resource management, and delivery activities Work with engineering and project teams to understand priorities, risks, dependencies, and delivery timelines Provide regular updates on project progress, resourcing needs, and delivery status Contribute to project estimates, planning activities, and ongoing budget management Support continuous improvement initiatives and engineering best practice Mentor and support engineers in their professional and career development Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project outcomes Skills & Experience Proven experience leading engineering teams within systems, software, or integrated engineering environments Experience delivering complex technical projects to agreed schedules and budgets Strong understanding of systems engineering and/or software development lifecycles Experience with requirements management, design reviews, modelling, simulation, or technical assurance activities Ability to manage stakeholders and coordinate across multiple disciplines Strong communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills Degree-qualified (or equivalent experience) in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Electronics, Physics, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline Desirable Experience Experience in any of the following areas would be beneficial, though not essential: Safety-critical or highly regulated environments Control systems, embedded systems, or real-time applications Engineering lifecycle and requirements management tools Systems modelling and simulation environments The Team You will be joining a collaborative engineering team focused on delivering complex technical solutions across a varied project portfolio. The role involves working closely with engineering managers and project leads to support both short-term delivery goals and longer-term strategic planning. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to combine hands-on technical understanding with leadership and team development responsibilities in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.
Jun 12, 2026
Full time
About the Role We are looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Systems Team Lead to provide technical leadership, coordination, and delivery oversight across multidisciplinary engineering projects. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in systems or software engineering who enjoys leading teams, supporting project delivery, and helping shape engineering strategy. You will work closely with project managers, technical specialists, and stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered effectively, on time, and to a high standard. The position combines people leadership, project coordination, and technical oversight within a collaborative engineering environment. Key Responsibilities Lead and coordinate systems and/or software engineering activities across multiple projects Support project planning, scheduling, resource management, and delivery activities Work with engineering and project teams to understand priorities, risks, dependencies, and delivery timelines Provide regular updates on project progress, resourcing needs, and delivery status Contribute to project estimates, planning activities, and ongoing budget management Support continuous improvement initiatives and engineering best practice Mentor and support engineers in their professional and career development Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project outcomes Skills & Experience Proven experience leading engineering teams within systems, software, or integrated engineering environments Experience delivering complex technical projects to agreed schedules and budgets Strong understanding of systems engineering and/or software development lifecycles Experience with requirements management, design reviews, modelling, simulation, or technical assurance activities Ability to manage stakeholders and coordinate across multiple disciplines Strong communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills Degree-qualified (or equivalent experience) in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Electronics, Physics, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline Desirable Experience Experience in any of the following areas would be beneficial, though not essential: Safety-critical or highly regulated environments Control systems, embedded systems, or real-time applications Engineering lifecycle and requirements management tools Systems modelling and simulation environments The Team You will be joining a collaborative engineering team focused on delivering complex technical solutions across a varied project portfolio. The role involves working closely with engineering managers and project leads to support both short-term delivery goals and longer-term strategic planning. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to combine hands-on technical understanding with leadership and team development responsibilities in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.
Senior Software Engineer Location: London, UK Working Environment: Hybrid (2 days on-site per week) The company is a leading financial data and analytics company and looking to hire a Senior Software Engineer with experience of working on the development of cloud databases. The business processes large-scale market data and delivers historical datasets and analytics products to institutional clients globally. This role focuses on building and maintaining systems that efficiently distribute data to customers across multiple delivery methods. You will contribute to the design, development, automation, and reliability of data infrastructure and workflows, whilst working in close collaboration with product and operations teams. Key Responsibilities Design, analysis and implementation of features in the data distribution platform. Ensure system reliability by implementing company and industry best practices. Implement workflow management software to automate operational tasks and optimize the utilisation of infrastructure and applications. Design and implement CI/CD workflows to maintain software quality via continuous and automated deployment and testing. Evaluate and adopt relevant technologies and tools Key Requirements Degree in computer science or other STEM degree plus relevant programming experience. 6+ years of experience in software engineering, with proficiency programming in Python on Linux. Experience working with AWS and Docker. Experience with Databricks and/or Snowflake Desired, but not essential: Experience with C/C++ or Java Knowledge of database optimisation and administration
Jun 12, 2026
Full time
Senior Software Engineer Location: London, UK Working Environment: Hybrid (2 days on-site per week) The company is a leading financial data and analytics company and looking to hire a Senior Software Engineer with experience of working on the development of cloud databases. The business processes large-scale market data and delivers historical datasets and analytics products to institutional clients globally. This role focuses on building and maintaining systems that efficiently distribute data to customers across multiple delivery methods. You will contribute to the design, development, automation, and reliability of data infrastructure and workflows, whilst working in close collaboration with product and operations teams. Key Responsibilities Design, analysis and implementation of features in the data distribution platform. Ensure system reliability by implementing company and industry best practices. Implement workflow management software to automate operational tasks and optimize the utilisation of infrastructure and applications. Design and implement CI/CD workflows to maintain software quality via continuous and automated deployment and testing. Evaluate and adopt relevant technologies and tools Key Requirements Degree in computer science or other STEM degree plus relevant programming experience. 6+ years of experience in software engineering, with proficiency programming in Python on Linux. Experience working with AWS and Docker. Experience with Databricks and/or Snowflake Desired, but not essential: Experience with C/C++ or Java Knowledge of database optimisation and administration
Software Engineer Location: London, UK Working Environment: Hybrid (2 days on-site per week) The company is a leading financial data and analytics company and they are looking to hire a Software Engineer into one of their data distribution engineering teams. This role focuses on building and maintaining systems that efficiently distribute data to customers across multiple delivery methods. You will contribute to the design, development, automation, and reliability of data infrastructure and workflows, whilst working in close collaboration with product and operations teams. Key Responsibilities Design, analysis and implementation of features in the data distribution platform. Ensure system reliability by implementing company and industry best practices. Implement workflow management software to automate operational tasks and optimize the utilisation of infrastructure and applications. Design and implement CI/CD workflows to maintain software quality via continuous and automated deployment and testing. Evaluate and adopt relevant technologies and tools Key Requirements Degree in computer science or other STEM degree plus relevant programming experience. 2+ years of experience in software engineering, with proficiency programming in Python on Linux. Exposure to / experience working with cloud and containerisation technologies (AWS & Docker preferred) Desired, but not essential: Exposure to / experience working with Databricks and/or Snowflake
Jun 12, 2026
Full time
Software Engineer Location: London, UK Working Environment: Hybrid (2 days on-site per week) The company is a leading financial data and analytics company and they are looking to hire a Software Engineer into one of their data distribution engineering teams. This role focuses on building and maintaining systems that efficiently distribute data to customers across multiple delivery methods. You will contribute to the design, development, automation, and reliability of data infrastructure and workflows, whilst working in close collaboration with product and operations teams. Key Responsibilities Design, analysis and implementation of features in the data distribution platform. Ensure system reliability by implementing company and industry best practices. Implement workflow management software to automate operational tasks and optimize the utilisation of infrastructure and applications. Design and implement CI/CD workflows to maintain software quality via continuous and automated deployment and testing. Evaluate and adopt relevant technologies and tools Key Requirements Degree in computer science or other STEM degree plus relevant programming experience. 2+ years of experience in software engineering, with proficiency programming in Python on Linux. Exposure to / experience working with cloud and containerisation technologies (AWS & Docker preferred) Desired, but not essential: Exposure to / experience working with Databricks and/or Snowflake
Controls / Software Engineer £45-55k + Bonus, Private Medical, Flexible Hours & Early Friday Finish Lancashire Ref: 24118 Ready to work on bespoke automation and process control systems for customers across multiple industries? This is an exciting opportunity for a Controls / Software Engineer to join a well-established engineering business specialising in Bulk Material and Process Handling Systems for leading names within the food and confectionary sector. With projects spanning from initial concept through to commissioning and ongoing support, this role offers excellent technical variety, customer interaction and long-term development within automation and control systems engineering. We are keen to hear from motivated Controls Engineers looking to grow, as well as experienced Automation Engineers with a track record of successful project delivery. The Role: From software development and commissioning through to customer support and technical problem-solving, this varied role offers the opportunity to grow your skills and take ownership in areas such as: Developing and writing software for customer-specific automation projects Testing, installing and deploying software both remotely and onsite Supporting commissioning activities and ensuring systems meet customer specifications Working with multiple PLC and automation platforms including Siemens, Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, Schneider and B&R Supporting electrical testing and fault-finding activities Liaising with customers to understand technical requirements and provide ongoing support Working closely with engineering and sales teams throughout project delivery Supporting onsite activities while ensuring compliance with H&S standards Assisting with technical troubleshooting and IT-related issues when required What We re Looking For: We re open to Controls Engineers looking to further develop their automation expertise or experienced Software Engineers ready to lead projects and support customers across complex industrial systems. You could be a great fit if you have experience or interest in: Control systems or industrial software engineering PLC programming and automation platforms across major manufacturers Electrical systems, testing procedures and commissioning activities Fault-finding, diagnostics and technical problem-solving Customer-facing engineering support and communication Managing multiple projects and priorities within fast-paced environments Working collaboratively within engineering and project teams Travelling to customer sites when required Why Join? Flexible working hours and early finish Fridays Competitive salary with company performance bonus Private medical insurance and company pension scheme Work-related training and development fully supported Opportunity to work on bespoke automation projects across multiple industries Friendly and supportive engineering environment with strong long-term stability Additional benefits including social events, cycle-to-work scheme and referral bonuses Interested? If you re looking for a role where you can develop your automation and software engineering skills while working on varied industrial projects within a supportive engineering environment, we d love to see what you can offer! Located in Lancashire, this role would be commutable from Blackburn, Bolton, Rochdale, Manchester, Burnley and surrounding areas. For further information please contact Sharon Hill on (phone number removed) / (phone number removed) or email: (url removed) AE2
Jun 12, 2026
Full time
Controls / Software Engineer £45-55k + Bonus, Private Medical, Flexible Hours & Early Friday Finish Lancashire Ref: 24118 Ready to work on bespoke automation and process control systems for customers across multiple industries? This is an exciting opportunity for a Controls / Software Engineer to join a well-established engineering business specialising in Bulk Material and Process Handling Systems for leading names within the food and confectionary sector. With projects spanning from initial concept through to commissioning and ongoing support, this role offers excellent technical variety, customer interaction and long-term development within automation and control systems engineering. We are keen to hear from motivated Controls Engineers looking to grow, as well as experienced Automation Engineers with a track record of successful project delivery. The Role: From software development and commissioning through to customer support and technical problem-solving, this varied role offers the opportunity to grow your skills and take ownership in areas such as: Developing and writing software for customer-specific automation projects Testing, installing and deploying software both remotely and onsite Supporting commissioning activities and ensuring systems meet customer specifications Working with multiple PLC and automation platforms including Siemens, Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, Schneider and B&R Supporting electrical testing and fault-finding activities Liaising with customers to understand technical requirements and provide ongoing support Working closely with engineering and sales teams throughout project delivery Supporting onsite activities while ensuring compliance with H&S standards Assisting with technical troubleshooting and IT-related issues when required What We re Looking For: We re open to Controls Engineers looking to further develop their automation expertise or experienced Software Engineers ready to lead projects and support customers across complex industrial systems. You could be a great fit if you have experience or interest in: Control systems or industrial software engineering PLC programming and automation platforms across major manufacturers Electrical systems, testing procedures and commissioning activities Fault-finding, diagnostics and technical problem-solving Customer-facing engineering support and communication Managing multiple projects and priorities within fast-paced environments Working collaboratively within engineering and project teams Travelling to customer sites when required Why Join? Flexible working hours and early finish Fridays Competitive salary with company performance bonus Private medical insurance and company pension scheme Work-related training and development fully supported Opportunity to work on bespoke automation projects across multiple industries Friendly and supportive engineering environment with strong long-term stability Additional benefits including social events, cycle-to-work scheme and referral bonuses Interested? If you re looking for a role where you can develop your automation and software engineering skills while working on varied industrial projects within a supportive engineering environment, we d love to see what you can offer! Located in Lancashire, this role would be commutable from Blackburn, Bolton, Rochdale, Manchester, Burnley and surrounding areas. For further information please contact Sharon Hill on (phone number removed) / (phone number removed) or email: (url removed) AE2
Lead Software Engineer 75,000 to 85,000 + Private Healthcare + Enhanced Pension Winchester (Hybrid, 4 days per week in the office) Are you a senior software engineer looking to take end to end ownership of a complex, real-time distributed platform that integrates directly with mission-critical hardware used in security and critical infrastructure environments? This is a principal-level technical role within a specialist engineering business developing a real-world platform that ingests, processes and surfaces live telemetry from radiation detection systems deployed in highly sensitive locations. The software underpins real-time monitoring, alerting and operational decision-making, where performance, reliability and security are non-negotiable. You will lead the technical direction of a TypeScript-based microservices platform, remaining hands-on across backend services while also owning a large Angular enterprise application used by customers in the field. Working closely with a capable onshore team and an established offshore function, you will shape architecture, standards and delivery across the full software lifecycle. This role suits an experienced engineer who enjoys deep technical ownership, architectural responsibility and building systems that have genuine real-world impact. The Role: Technical ownership of a TypeScript-based, microservices backend platform running in Linux environments Leading development of a large Angular front-end used for real-time dashboards, monitoring and alerting Designing and optimising data models across PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Elasticsearch and Redis Owning CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure delivered across on-prem, cloud and hybrid deployments using Kubernetes, Helm, Terraform and Ansible Leading and mentoring onshore and offshore engineers while setting technical standards The Person Strong experience building and owning distributed, microservices-based systems Commercial experience with TypeScript on the backend and Angular on the front-end Proven background working with multiple database technologies in performance-critical systems Comfortable operating in Linux-heavy, security-constrained or regulated environments Strong DevSecOps mindset with CI/CD and infrastructure-as-code exposure Confident influencing technical direction within senior engineering teams 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.
Jun 12, 2026
Full time
Lead Software Engineer 75,000 to 85,000 + Private Healthcare + Enhanced Pension Winchester (Hybrid, 4 days per week in the office) Are you a senior software engineer looking to take end to end ownership of a complex, real-time distributed platform that integrates directly with mission-critical hardware used in security and critical infrastructure environments? This is a principal-level technical role within a specialist engineering business developing a real-world platform that ingests, processes and surfaces live telemetry from radiation detection systems deployed in highly sensitive locations. The software underpins real-time monitoring, alerting and operational decision-making, where performance, reliability and security are non-negotiable. You will lead the technical direction of a TypeScript-based microservices platform, remaining hands-on across backend services while also owning a large Angular enterprise application used by customers in the field. Working closely with a capable onshore team and an established offshore function, you will shape architecture, standards and delivery across the full software lifecycle. This role suits an experienced engineer who enjoys deep technical ownership, architectural responsibility and building systems that have genuine real-world impact. The Role: Technical ownership of a TypeScript-based, microservices backend platform running in Linux environments Leading development of a large Angular front-end used for real-time dashboards, monitoring and alerting Designing and optimising data models across PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Elasticsearch and Redis Owning CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure delivered across on-prem, cloud and hybrid deployments using Kubernetes, Helm, Terraform and Ansible Leading and mentoring onshore and offshore engineers while setting technical standards The Person Strong experience building and owning distributed, microservices-based systems Commercial experience with TypeScript on the backend and Angular on the front-end Proven background working with multiple database technologies in performance-critical systems Comfortable operating in Linux-heavy, security-constrained or regulated environments Strong DevSecOps mindset with CI/CD and infrastructure-as-code exposure Confident influencing technical direction within senior engineering teams 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.
Your new role My client is looking for a Developer Platforms Specialist to take end-to-end ownership of the platforms that underpin software delivery across our global organisation. This isn't a support role. This is a platform ownership role. You will be the technical authority responsible for shaping, governing and evolving our developer ecosystem - ensuring it is secure, scalable, modern and truly enables engineering teams to deliver at pace.If you thrive on defining standards, driving adoption, and owning outcomes, this is your opportunity to make a measurable impact at enterprise scale. What you'll need to succeed The Role: Platform Ownership at Enterprise ScaleYou will own the developer platform landscape - from strategy through to execution, governance and continuous improvement. Platform Strategy & GovernanceOwn governance, standards, and policies for developer platforms Ensure security, compliance, and alignment with enterprise architecture Act as decision authority on platform usage, integrations, and tooling Platform Ownership & Lifecycle Manage the developer tooling portfolio (Azure DevOps, GitHub, Power Platform, etc.) Define lifecycle (onboarding, upgrades, retirement) Shape platform roadmaps aligned to business and Microsoft ecosystem direction Provisioning & Automation Enable self-service environments, repositories, and pipelines Embed security and compliance guardrails Standardise tooling patterns to improve consistency and scalability Monitoring & Operations Track platform health, usage, and compliance Deliver insights to drive optimisation and investment decisions Define support models, resilience, and service management Adoption & Enablement Lead platform adoption and change management Provide guidance, documentation, and technical leadership Support engineering teams and innovation initiatives What you'll get in return c 60,000 - 65,000 + benefits 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 (url removed)
Jun 12, 2026
Full time
Your new role My client is looking for a Developer Platforms Specialist to take end-to-end ownership of the platforms that underpin software delivery across our global organisation. This isn't a support role. This is a platform ownership role. You will be the technical authority responsible for shaping, governing and evolving our developer ecosystem - ensuring it is secure, scalable, modern and truly enables engineering teams to deliver at pace.If you thrive on defining standards, driving adoption, and owning outcomes, this is your opportunity to make a measurable impact at enterprise scale. What you'll need to succeed The Role: Platform Ownership at Enterprise ScaleYou will own the developer platform landscape - from strategy through to execution, governance and continuous improvement. Platform Strategy & GovernanceOwn governance, standards, and policies for developer platforms Ensure security, compliance, and alignment with enterprise architecture Act as decision authority on platform usage, integrations, and tooling Platform Ownership & Lifecycle Manage the developer tooling portfolio (Azure DevOps, GitHub, Power Platform, etc.) Define lifecycle (onboarding, upgrades, retirement) Shape platform roadmaps aligned to business and Microsoft ecosystem direction Provisioning & Automation Enable self-service environments, repositories, and pipelines Embed security and compliance guardrails Standardise tooling patterns to improve consistency and scalability Monitoring & Operations Track platform health, usage, and compliance Deliver insights to drive optimisation and investment decisions Define support models, resilience, and service management Adoption & Enablement Lead platform adoption and change management Provide guidance, documentation, and technical leadership Support engineering teams and innovation initiatives What you'll get in return c 60,000 - 65,000 + benefits 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 (url removed)
Control Systems Engineersx4 £40-55k + Car/ Car Allowance & Pension Scheme North Wales Ref: 25460 Ready to work on large-scale automation and process control projects within the UK Water industry? This is an exciting opportunity for Control Systems Engineers to join one of the UK s most respected Electrical Engineering organisations, delivering full turnkey automation and control solutions for major water projects for Welsh Water. Ideal for both aspiring Controls Engineers and experienced Engineers, this role provides hands-on project ownership, varied technical work and strong long-term career development within a respected engineering business with a turnover in excess of £30M. The Role: From PLC software development and test to on-site commissioning and project delivery, this varied role offers the opportunity to grow your skills and take ownership in areas including: Delivering water industry automation projects from concept through to completion PLC software implementation utilising Mitsubishi controllers Supporting control system design and project engineering activities Carrying out on-site commissioning and system testing Supporting installation, fault-finding and technical problem-solving activities Working closely with customers, project teams and site engineers throughout delivery Ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to customer specifications What We re Looking For: We re open to developing Control Systems Engineers looking to build their automation expertise or experienced Engineers ready to lead projects across industrial process environments. You could be a great fit if you have experience or interest in: PLC programming with water treatment project exposure Experience of either Mitsubishi, Siemens or Allen Bradley PLC controllers Control systems engineering within process or industrial environments Commissioning, testing and fault-finding activities for process solutions Customer-facing project work and technical support Working independently and managing project responsibilities Full driving licence for Site work Why Join? Join one of the UK s most respected Electrical Engineering businesses Work on high-profile Water industry automation projects Company car or car allowance Long-term career development and progression opportunities Technical variety across software, commissioning and project delivery Stable and supportive engineering environment with an excellent industry reputation Interested? If you re looking for a role where you can further develop your automation, PLC and project engineering skills while working on technically challenging industrial control systems projects, we d love to hear from you. Based in North Wales, this role is commutable from Chester, Crewe, Wrexham, Ellesmere and surrounding areas. For further information please contact Sharon Hill. AE1
Jun 12, 2026
Full time
Control Systems Engineersx4 £40-55k + Car/ Car Allowance & Pension Scheme North Wales Ref: 25460 Ready to work on large-scale automation and process control projects within the UK Water industry? This is an exciting opportunity for Control Systems Engineers to join one of the UK s most respected Electrical Engineering organisations, delivering full turnkey automation and control solutions for major water projects for Welsh Water. Ideal for both aspiring Controls Engineers and experienced Engineers, this role provides hands-on project ownership, varied technical work and strong long-term career development within a respected engineering business with a turnover in excess of £30M. The Role: From PLC software development and test to on-site commissioning and project delivery, this varied role offers the opportunity to grow your skills and take ownership in areas including: Delivering water industry automation projects from concept through to completion PLC software implementation utilising Mitsubishi controllers Supporting control system design and project engineering activities Carrying out on-site commissioning and system testing Supporting installation, fault-finding and technical problem-solving activities Working closely with customers, project teams and site engineers throughout delivery Ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to customer specifications What We re Looking For: We re open to developing Control Systems Engineers looking to build their automation expertise or experienced Engineers ready to lead projects across industrial process environments. You could be a great fit if you have experience or interest in: PLC programming with water treatment project exposure Experience of either Mitsubishi, Siemens or Allen Bradley PLC controllers Control systems engineering within process or industrial environments Commissioning, testing and fault-finding activities for process solutions Customer-facing project work and technical support Working independently and managing project responsibilities Full driving licence for Site work Why Join? Join one of the UK s most respected Electrical Engineering businesses Work on high-profile Water industry automation projects Company car or car allowance Long-term career development and progression opportunities Technical variety across software, commissioning and project delivery Stable and supportive engineering environment with an excellent industry reputation Interested? If you re looking for a role where you can further develop your automation, PLC and project engineering skills while working on technically challenging industrial control systems projects, we d love to hear from you. Based in North Wales, this role is commutable from Chester, Crewe, Wrexham, Ellesmere and surrounding areas. For further information please contact Sharon Hill. AE1
Solutions Architect Mainly Remote with occasional travel to Preston or Frimley 648.31 per day Umbrella inside IR35 12 Month Contract This is a great opportunity to work within one of the Uks leading defence organisations. This role is Mainly remote with occasional travel to Frimley or Preston. Role Description Specify, design and assure information systems that support core organisational functions within key account or functional areas Works within the Shared Services Enterprise IT Architecture area to define robust and cost effective solution architectures and designs to meet the business objectives and requirements of the customer, with responsibility for delivery of fit for purpose solutions in line with Shared Services Enterprise IT standards and policies Works on multiple projects at any one time depending on the size of the projects working closely with the Project Manager and associated roles covering business change/analysis, service design, security and product development Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate the solution design to a wide audience including development and test teams, reviewers (both internal and external to Shared Services Enterprise IT), business management and customers Knowledge: Proven experience in delivering IM&T solutions together with associated architecture deliverables Proven knowledge and experience of working within architecture frameworks e.g. TOGAF Understanding of the service lifecycle is advantageous e.g. ITIL Hands-on experience with business and system requirements gathering / analysis Proven experience in design and development of Information Systems Strong understanding of information processing principles and practices Technical knowledge of a range of IM&T business systems from ERPs through procurement to supplier management Skills: Excellent analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving abilities Very good written and oral communication skills Architecture and technical support documentation skills Understanding of IM&T / software development lifecycle (including methodologies e.g. Agile) and associated reviews, policies, standards and governance processes Strong interpersonal and consultative skills Ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders at all business levels and present ideas in user-friendly language Able to prioritise and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment Experience of technical leadership e.g. acting as a Project Technical Authority or Project Engineering Manager Qualifications: Relevant IT, engineering or business degree Relevant vocational qualification or equivalent experience e.g. HNC / HND Member, Chartered or Fellow of recognised IT and/or Engineering society. For more information please contact Lauren Morley at JAM Recruitment or click apply.
Jun 12, 2026
Contractor
Solutions Architect Mainly Remote with occasional travel to Preston or Frimley 648.31 per day Umbrella inside IR35 12 Month Contract This is a great opportunity to work within one of the Uks leading defence organisations. This role is Mainly remote with occasional travel to Frimley or Preston. Role Description Specify, design and assure information systems that support core organisational functions within key account or functional areas Works within the Shared Services Enterprise IT Architecture area to define robust and cost effective solution architectures and designs to meet the business objectives and requirements of the customer, with responsibility for delivery of fit for purpose solutions in line with Shared Services Enterprise IT standards and policies Works on multiple projects at any one time depending on the size of the projects working closely with the Project Manager and associated roles covering business change/analysis, service design, security and product development Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate the solution design to a wide audience including development and test teams, reviewers (both internal and external to Shared Services Enterprise IT), business management and customers Knowledge: Proven experience in delivering IM&T solutions together with associated architecture deliverables Proven knowledge and experience of working within architecture frameworks e.g. TOGAF Understanding of the service lifecycle is advantageous e.g. ITIL Hands-on experience with business and system requirements gathering / analysis Proven experience in design and development of Information Systems Strong understanding of information processing principles and practices Technical knowledge of a range of IM&T business systems from ERPs through procurement to supplier management Skills: Excellent analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving abilities Very good written and oral communication skills Architecture and technical support documentation skills Understanding of IM&T / software development lifecycle (including methodologies e.g. Agile) and associated reviews, policies, standards and governance processes Strong interpersonal and consultative skills Ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders at all business levels and present ideas in user-friendly language Able to prioritise and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment Experience of technical leadership e.g. acting as a Project Technical Authority or Project Engineering Manager Qualifications: Relevant IT, engineering or business degree Relevant vocational qualification or equivalent experience e.g. HNC / HND Member, Chartered or Fellow of recognised IT and/or Engineering society. For more information please contact Lauren Morley at JAM Recruitment or click apply.
Our client, a recognised leader in the Defence & Security industry, is seeking a skilled Senior Software Engineer to join their team in Chertsey. This role offers the chance to work on high-impact projects within a collaborative environment, delivering innovative software solutions that meet stringent industry standards. The ideal candidate will lead software design activities, mentor team members, and ensure the successful delivery of complex systems aligned with defence sector requirements. Key Responsibilities: Lead software design efforts, translating system requirements into robust solutions Supervise and mentor design engineers, ensuring adherence to best practices and standards Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, defining interfaces with firmware and electronics Present software designs to project teams and clients at various project stages Monitor progress and ensure software packages are delivered within agreed timescales and budgets Enforce compliance with project and company procedures, standards, and quality benchmarks Provide technical leadership, oversee verification, validation, and integration activities Job Requirements: Proven experience in architectural and detailed software design, particularly in defence or similar high-security environments Strong background in implementing and testing software in C++, with familiarity across Linux and Windows platforms Experience using industry-standard IDEs and version control tools Understanding of structured software verification, validation, and documentation Demonstrable leadership and mentoring skills in software engineering teams Proficiency with UML-based design tools, especially Enterprise Architect Ability to attain DV or SC UK security clearance; sole UK nationality essential Minimum BSc in Engineering, Maths, or related Science subject or equivalent experience Desirable Skills & Experience: Experience in acoustic signal processing, embedded, and real-time applications Knowledge of system integration and acceptance processes Familiarity with containerised software, such as Docker or similar tools Willingness to travel occasionally as required Benefits: Opportunity to work on advanced defence projects in a dynamic team Continuous professional development and training Collaborative environment with leading industry experts Permanent employment with complex and rewarding challenges If you are a senior software engineer with a solid background in defence systems and a passion for leading high-calibre teams, this is your chance to make an impact. Apply now to join our client's innovative and forward-thinking team in Chertsey.
Jun 12, 2026
Full time
Our client, a recognised leader in the Defence & Security industry, is seeking a skilled Senior Software Engineer to join their team in Chertsey. This role offers the chance to work on high-impact projects within a collaborative environment, delivering innovative software solutions that meet stringent industry standards. The ideal candidate will lead software design activities, mentor team members, and ensure the successful delivery of complex systems aligned with defence sector requirements. Key Responsibilities: Lead software design efforts, translating system requirements into robust solutions Supervise and mentor design engineers, ensuring adherence to best practices and standards Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, defining interfaces with firmware and electronics Present software designs to project teams and clients at various project stages Monitor progress and ensure software packages are delivered within agreed timescales and budgets Enforce compliance with project and company procedures, standards, and quality benchmarks Provide technical leadership, oversee verification, validation, and integration activities Job Requirements: Proven experience in architectural and detailed software design, particularly in defence or similar high-security environments Strong background in implementing and testing software in C++, with familiarity across Linux and Windows platforms Experience using industry-standard IDEs and version control tools Understanding of structured software verification, validation, and documentation Demonstrable leadership and mentoring skills in software engineering teams Proficiency with UML-based design tools, especially Enterprise Architect Ability to attain DV or SC UK security clearance; sole UK nationality essential Minimum BSc in Engineering, Maths, or related Science subject or equivalent experience Desirable Skills & Experience: Experience in acoustic signal processing, embedded, and real-time applications Knowledge of system integration and acceptance processes Familiarity with containerised software, such as Docker or similar tools Willingness to travel occasionally as required Benefits: Opportunity to work on advanced defence projects in a dynamic team Continuous professional development and training Collaborative environment with leading industry experts Permanent employment with complex and rewarding challenges If you are a senior software engineer with a solid background in defence systems and a passion for leading high-calibre teams, this is your chance to make an impact. Apply now to join our client's innovative and forward-thinking team in Chertsey.
Quality Manager Based at our Cyber Centre of Excellence in Maidenhead. Ultra I&C's Cyber business are seeking an experienced individual to join the team as Quality Manager. In the role, you will lead and manage the operational performance of the Quality team in Cyber; equipping and enabling the business to achieve its objectives, whilst ensuring products, services and projects consistently meet the highest standards of quality and compliance. Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain SC security clearance. Key Responsibilities: Serve as technical lead for Quality activities across the Cyber business. Develop and implement best practice Quality policies and processes that enhance business performance using recognised process performance methodologies. Provide expert guidance and operational support to maintain ongoing certification to AS9100 and ISO9001 standards. Lead audits and inspections, ensuring timely identification and closure of findings. Oversee the execution of corrective actions and ensure resolution of non-compliance issues within agreed timelines. Regularly report Quality metrics and activities to the Senior Leadership Team, delivering accurate and timely updates on key performance indicators. Design and promote quality training programs and awareness initiatives across the organisation. Manage audits and assessments of production processes, products, and suppliers to verify adherence to quality standards and specifications. Advise Senior Leadership on quality concerns, process improvements, and performance optimisation opportunities. Champion the standardisation of processes across the Cyber business while ensuring compliance with UK legal and Customer specifications and standards. Lead the development and management of all Quality aspects within the Cyber supply chain Oversee quality management for Software, Firmware, and Hardware products. Collaborate effectively with key stakeholders to support delivery and ensure alignment with Quality and Cyber business strategies. Manage and mentor direct reports (Quality Engineers), fostering a high-performing team committed to continuous improvement. Required Skills & Experience: Essential: Demonstrable Quality management experience within the Aerospace / Defence industry. Demonstrable experience of ERP systems (preferably IFS) Demonstrable experience of supporting organisations to achieve compliance to the AS 9100 series of Standards and ISO9001 standards Skilled in implementing and maintaining Quality Management Systems (QMS) the BMS Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a small quality team. Excellent communicator and collaborator, capable of influencing stakeholders and promoting quality initiatives. Proficient in data analysis, root cause identification, and problem-solving to resolve quality issues. Track record of identifying improvement opportunities and implementing changes to enhance quality, reduce costs, and improve productivity. Champion of continuous improvement, applying methodologies to drive operational excellence and process enhancements. Desirable: Experience of APQP and PPAP methodologies Understanding of the engineering lifecycle to align quality practices with development stages, ensuring effective integration of quality checkpoints. Membership or progress towards membership of the Chartered Quality Institute (CQI). AS9100 Lead Auditor certification, specific to aerospace and defence quality standards. Notice Due to the nature of the programs we deliver for our customers, candidates may need to obtain the relevant security clearance or handle export-controlled material as defined by the role's requirements. Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of security clearance for the role. Due to the nature of our work, you must be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV. For more information, please visit the UKSV website. Our Benefits Every employee is critical to our success, and as such, we offer a range of flexible employee benefits, including: Participation in an Annual Bonus Scheme Private Medical Cover 25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays) with the option to buy an extra 5 days Pension Contribution 4 x Life Assurance Cover Flexible working hours with opportunity for a 1pm finish on a Friday Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme, will writing and more Security Clearance Allowance where relevant and subject to you holding the required security clearance Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Statement At Ultra I&C, we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusivity. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be the best version of yourself. We also believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures will increase our diversity of thinking, ensuring we successfully deliver to our customers. We, therefore, do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We also support requests for flexible working arrangements wherever possible.
Jun 12, 2026
Full time
Quality Manager Based at our Cyber Centre of Excellence in Maidenhead. Ultra I&C's Cyber business are seeking an experienced individual to join the team as Quality Manager. In the role, you will lead and manage the operational performance of the Quality team in Cyber; equipping and enabling the business to achieve its objectives, whilst ensuring products, services and projects consistently meet the highest standards of quality and compliance. Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain SC security clearance. Key Responsibilities: Serve as technical lead for Quality activities across the Cyber business. Develop and implement best practice Quality policies and processes that enhance business performance using recognised process performance methodologies. Provide expert guidance and operational support to maintain ongoing certification to AS9100 and ISO9001 standards. Lead audits and inspections, ensuring timely identification and closure of findings. Oversee the execution of corrective actions and ensure resolution of non-compliance issues within agreed timelines. Regularly report Quality metrics and activities to the Senior Leadership Team, delivering accurate and timely updates on key performance indicators. Design and promote quality training programs and awareness initiatives across the organisation. Manage audits and assessments of production processes, products, and suppliers to verify adherence to quality standards and specifications. Advise Senior Leadership on quality concerns, process improvements, and performance optimisation opportunities. Champion the standardisation of processes across the Cyber business while ensuring compliance with UK legal and Customer specifications and standards. Lead the development and management of all Quality aspects within the Cyber supply chain Oversee quality management for Software, Firmware, and Hardware products. Collaborate effectively with key stakeholders to support delivery and ensure alignment with Quality and Cyber business strategies. Manage and mentor direct reports (Quality Engineers), fostering a high-performing team committed to continuous improvement. Required Skills & Experience: Essential: Demonstrable Quality management experience within the Aerospace / Defence industry. Demonstrable experience of ERP systems (preferably IFS) Demonstrable experience of supporting organisations to achieve compliance to the AS 9100 series of Standards and ISO9001 standards Skilled in implementing and maintaining Quality Management Systems (QMS) the BMS Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a small quality team. Excellent communicator and collaborator, capable of influencing stakeholders and promoting quality initiatives. Proficient in data analysis, root cause identification, and problem-solving to resolve quality issues. Track record of identifying improvement opportunities and implementing changes to enhance quality, reduce costs, and improve productivity. Champion of continuous improvement, applying methodologies to drive operational excellence and process enhancements. Desirable: Experience of APQP and PPAP methodologies Understanding of the engineering lifecycle to align quality practices with development stages, ensuring effective integration of quality checkpoints. Membership or progress towards membership of the Chartered Quality Institute (CQI). AS9100 Lead Auditor certification, specific to aerospace and defence quality standards. Notice Due to the nature of the programs we deliver for our customers, candidates may need to obtain the relevant security clearance or handle export-controlled material as defined by the role's requirements. Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of security clearance for the role. Due to the nature of our work, you must be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV. For more information, please visit the UKSV website. Our Benefits Every employee is critical to our success, and as such, we offer a range of flexible employee benefits, including: Participation in an Annual Bonus Scheme Private Medical Cover 25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays) with the option to buy an extra 5 days Pension Contribution 4 x Life Assurance Cover Flexible working hours with opportunity for a 1pm finish on a Friday Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme, will writing and more Security Clearance Allowance where relevant and subject to you holding the required security clearance Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Statement At Ultra I&C, we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusivity. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be the best version of yourself. We also believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures will increase our diversity of thinking, ensuring we successfully deliver to our customers. We, therefore, do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We also support requests for flexible working arrangements wherever possible.
