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CLIENT DIRECTOR - CONSTRUCTION INSURANCE Location: Greater Manchester (Hybrid) Salary: 80,000 - 110,000 basic + competitive bonus + comprehensive benefits package About the Opportunity An exceptional opportunity for an experienced Commercial Insurance professional specialising in the Construction sector to join a highly respected specialist insurance and risk management business during a significant period of growth. We are partnering with a specialist insurance and risk management solutions company with extensive expertise across the Construction and Engineering sectors, as they continue to expand their regional footprint with the opening of a new North West office. Whilst operating as a highly respected independent specialist brand, the business also benefits from the backing and stability of a global financial services company, offering the best of both worlds through the agility and autonomy of a specialist brokerage combined with the investment, infrastructure, and long-term security of a major group. This is a rare opportunity to inherit and develop an established portfolio of construction clients whilst also driving new business growth across the sector. Importantly, this role also offers a genuine leadership opportunity for an ambitious individual looking to establish themselves as a key figure within the business, with the clear potential to help build and lead this division in the North. The Role As Client Director, you will take ownership of an established portfolio alongside identifying and securing new opportunities, helping to support ambitious regional growth plans and further strengthen the company's market presence across the North. Longer term, there is genuine opportunity to help shape and build a specialist regional team around you. Key Responsibilities Client Management & Growth Manage and grow an established portfolio of construction sector clients, delivering tailored insurance and risk management solutions Build strong relationships with contractors, subcontractors, developers, civil engineering businesses, and specialist trades Deliver high levels of client retention through proactive relationship management and strategic advice Generate and secure new business opportunities across the construction and engineering sectors Work closely with Development Executives, Marketing, and lead generation teams to support continued regional growth Provide specialist advice across Construction Insurance product Represent the business at networking events, industry forums, and sector-related meetings. Develop and execute plans to grow both personal and regional market presence that contribute towards the wider strategic development and continued growth of the division. Leadership Support and mentor Account Executives, Account Handlers, and junior team members Help shape the future direction of the Construction proposition across the North Work closely with senior leadership on regional growth strategy, team development, and market positioning Play a key role in the long-term growth and development of the Northern operation What We're Looking For Proven experience as a Client Director, Client Partner, Account Director, Senior Account Executive, or similar commercial insurance role Strong experience providing insurance solutions specifically to the Construction, Engineering, or Contractors sectors Excellent technical knowledge across commercial insurance and risk management solutions relevant to construction clients Demonstrable success managing and growing an existing book of business whilst generating new client relationships Commercially driven with the ambition and capability to step into a broader leadership role Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills Cert CII or above desirable Applications are welcomed from individuals currently operating within national brokers, independent brokerages, or specialist construction insurance environments. Why Join? Join a highly respected specialist brokerage with a strong reputation within the Construction and Engineering sectors Opportunity to inherit an established and profitable client portfolio alongside significant new business potential Genuine opportunity to progress into a senior leadership position Ability to help shape regional strategy, team growth, and sector development Operate with genuine autonomy whilst benefiting from strong leadership support and investment Supportive, entrepreneurial, and development-focused culture with clear progression opportunities Benefits Competitive salary and uncapped bonus structure 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Holiday purchase scheme and your birthday off Hybrid working environment (typically 2-3 days in the office) Enhanced pension and private healthcare Health and wellbeing benefits, income protection, and life assurance Paid leave for volunteering and enhanced parental leave

A well-established family-owned technology company is looking for a Senior Full Stack Web Developer. This role is primarily home-based, offering the flexibility to work remotely while remaining integrated with a small collaboratively agile team. The successful candidate will work on exciting projects within the Microsoft technology stack to modernise existing business-critical websites and develop online counterparts for desktop products, supporting the company's mission to support clients across the UK. This Senior Full-Stack Web Developer role would suit an experienced individual, ideally with over 5 years' experience developing, maintaining, and enhancing web applications using .NET C# and ASP.NET MVC. It is important the successful candidate comfortable working autonomously managing project deadlines and prioritising deliverables effectively, while feeling connected to a collaborative team environment. Key requirements include: .Net C# Strong ASP.net (MVC) skills, with some knowledge of Classic ASP JavaScript XML & JSON data formats MS SQL server (with Entity Framework) for data management and integration The ideal candidate will also have knowledge of the Google Maps JavaScript API, but this is not essential. This role offers a competitive salary up to £60,000, depending on experience, plus benefits including 25 days of holiday (plus bank holidays), and pension (NEST). The company values continuous development and offers a chance to contribute significantly to innovative projects in a growing organisation. If you are an experienced Full Stack Developer with a strong background in the Microsoft technology stack, and you are eager to work remotely within a forward-thinking company, we encourage you to apply.

Senior Software Developer Hybrid - 2 days per week in the Southampton Office 65,000 - 70,000 Join a global tech leader where innovation, high performance, and career growth are at the heart of everything they do. This is your chance to make a real impact as a Software Developer, working on mission-critical systems in a cutting-edge environment. This is great opportunity to join a global business, benefiting from corporate benefits, continuous professional development and an opportunity to work on large programmes of work in public and private sectors. Skills Required: Solid experience developing ASP.NET web applications in C# using Visual Studio/Visual Studio Code Cloud experience (Azure) Azure DevOps Azure Service Bus Micro service architecture Multi-threading Event Driven Architecture Experience creating RESTful APIs and ensuring API extensibility Cloud experience (Azure, AWS) Experience of unit and automated testing using tools such as NUnit, Jasmine and Selenium Good knowledge of SOLID principles Desirable Skills: Containers (docker, K8s) Security best practice (OWASP top ten) OpenIDConnect/Identity server MS SQL Server Azure DevOps, TeamCity Infrastructure as Code (Bicep, ARM templates, Terraform) Please apply now or contact (url removed) for more info Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

An independent consultancy with over years of business who specialise in the housing sector providing design and technical services are going through another period of business growth. They have received new instructions from private developers and soical housing clients and are now looking for extra technical expertise. You will be running multiple projects from the planning stages through to handover. In this varied role you will oversee an internal team and attend meetings on site. We are looking to speak with applicants who have used REVIT and AutoCAD who are able to show residential experience in their portfolio. You will need a good 'eye for detail' and be able to put together tender documentation. They are a flexible employer who can offer hybrid working along with free parking and an attractive salary. Our client has a massive client base and a good forecasting of work ahead of them. Please send across your updated cv and portfolio today.

Principal Town Planning Consultant / Officer Home Counties £65-68 per hour - Dependant on experience Job Ref - 66671 Carrington West are assisting their local authority client based in the Home Counties in their search for a very experienced Town Planner to assist in delivering an application on behalf of the council for several thousand units extensive infrastructure and community facilities, in one of the region's most significant planning projects. The successful contractor will focus on the part of the scheme, delivered in partnership with developers, centred around progressing the first phase through Reserved Matters stages, initially focusing on infrastructure before residential delivery. Key Responsibilities Leading on Reserved Matters applications for a major strategic site Managing infrastructure and residential planning matters Liaising with developers, consultants, stakeholders, and planning teams Handling engagement with a highly vocal local community Attending key meetings and site visits as required Managing complex planning obligations and large-scale S106 requirements Candidate Requirements The client is seeking somebody operating above standard Principal Planner level, with strong experience in: Major Development Management projects Reserved Matters applications Large-scale residential or infrastructure-led schemes Stakeholder and community engagement High-profile and politically sensitive developments Experience with garden communities or strategic urban extensions would be highly beneficial. Contract Details Initial 6-month contract, likely extending to 12 months+ Rate guide: £65-68 per hour Likely Inside IR35, although strong Outside IR35 candidates will still be considered Expected start date: June / August 2026, with flexibility for the right candidate Working Arrangements The team typically attends the office once per week, although this role could potentially reduce to once per fortnight. Attendance at key meetings and regular site visits will still be expected. Please call Ben Hitchman on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion on this role, or email myself or our planning team if you are short of time to chat: (url removed) (url removed) Carrington West's dedicated Town Planning Recruitment Team supply clients UK wide on both a permanent and contract basis and all levels of seniority. If this role is too senior, too junior or in a location that is unsuitable, but you are keen on options, please still feel free to apply and we can discuss other, often unadvertised roles with you.

Town Planning Director Location: Milton Keynes A growing independent town planning consultancy based in Milton Keynes is seeking a commercially driven Planning Director to play a key role in expanding the business. This is a unique opportunity for an Associate Director or Director with an existing client base or network to take on a leadership position, shape the future of a dynamic firm, and be rewarded for the business they bring. The Role As Planning Director, you will: Take a leading role in the delivery and management of planning consultancy services across a wide range of sectors, including residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. Bring clients or active business relationships with you, helping to drive revenue growth and expand the firm's footprint across the South East, Home Counties, and beyond. Lead and mentor a growing team of planners, supporting career development and technical excellence. Oversee complex planning applications, appeals, pre-application engagement, permitted development advice, and local plan representations. Work closely with the senior leadership team to shape business strategy and explore new markets and opportunities. About You MRTPI qualified with 10+ years' experience in town planning, ideally across both public and private sectors. Proven track record of business development, with the ability to bring clients or generate work from day one. Strong understanding of UK planning policy, appeals, enforcement, and stakeholder engagement. Excellent communicator, confident in advising developers, landowners, and house builders. Entrepreneurial mindset with the drive to help grow a young, forward-thinking consultancy. What's on Offer A senior leadership position with significant influence over business direction and strategy. Competitive salary with a generous bonus structure based on work brought in and team performance. Supportive, collaborative team culture with a strong reputation for clear, honest, and commercially focused advice. Opportunity to grow your own client base within a nimble, highly regarded practice. Flexible, hybrid working arrangements from a Milton Keynes base. How to Apply If you're a planning professional ready to take the next step, lead a growing team, and bring clients into a thriving consultancy, we want to hear from you. For a confidential conversation, contact (url removed) or call (phone number removed) Reference - 67688

Senior Systems Developer Permanent, Full time, Hybrid Working (minimum of 2 days per week in the office) Location: This role can be based in any of our UK offices - Cardiff, Edinburgh, London, Warrington Salary: £45,732 per year for Cardiff, Edinburgh, Warrington. £50,614 per year for London About us Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart. We re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and recognise the value this brings in forming strong, creative and high performing teams. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and from those with experience from outside of the voluntary sector. And no, you don t have to be Christian to work here we encourage people of all faiths and none to apply. We just ask that everyone lives out our values of dignity, equality, justice and love. We value a good work-life balance, so we re open to part-time and flexible working. We also offer hybrid working for our office-based colleagues. About the role In this role, you ll be a senior, hands on contributor to the design and delivery of solutions, with a particular focus on our Microsoft Dynamics platform, helping ensure it delivers meaningful outcomes across the organisation. You ll act as a technical authority within the ICT team, owning complex development work, influencing technical direction, and upholding high standards of quality, security, and maintainability. Working closely with colleagues across ICT and CRM, you'll solve complex technical challenges, champion best practice, and ensure the delivery of high-quality features that align with organisational goals. You'll build strong, open relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers, protect the team's focus, and introduce new technologies where they can add long-term value. As a senior practitioner in the Dynamics ecosystem, you'll provide trusted advice on platform capabilities, integration opportunities, and strategic enhancements that help the organisation get the most from its CRM systems. About you You ll bring substantial hands on experience designing and delivering solutions using Microsoft Dynamics and the Power Platform, supported by a relevant professional qualification. You have strong expertise in Dynamics customisation and extension, data modelling, integrations and APIs, and SQL Server, alongside solid experience with modern software engineering practices such as source control, automated testing, code review, and CI/CD. You re comfortable taking ownership of complex work in resource constrained environments, improving quality and reliability, and working directly with users to translate real needs into effective solutions. You understand the long term impact of technical decisions and are able to balance pragmatism with sound design. Ideally, you ll also bring Microsoft certifications, experience working in a not for profit or mission driven context, and familiarity with Azure or similar cloud platforms. Above all, you re a collaborative and credible senior developer who communicates clearly, works effectively with suppliers and non technical colleagues, and influences technical decisions through expertise and judgment. You value learning and contribute positively to a culture of continuous improvement. Please see the role profile for a detailed breakdown of the skills, knowledge and experience required for this role. Further information At Christian Aid we strive to be an inclusive and diverse employer and recognise the value that this brings in helping to build strong, creative and high performing teams. We are actively encouraging racialised minorities, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people with caring responsibilities, people from low socioeconomic backgrounds, women, and older workers to apply. This is because these groups are under-represented within our teams, especially at senior level, and we recognise and value the contributions members of these groups make to strong, creative and high performing teams. We have a strong Christian ethos and we encourage applications from all faiths. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of and sympathy with Christian Aid s faith identity. All successful candidates will require a DBS/police check appropriate to the role and location and a Counter Terrorism Sanction check as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. We also participate in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme . In line with this Scheme, we will request information as part of the referencing process from job applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures. This role requires applicants to have the right to live and work in the country where this position is based and undertake the role that you have been offered. If you are successful and we make you an offer for the role, we will be required to conduct a right to work check on your immigration status in the UK. 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Senior Sustainability Consultant Bristol 35,000 - 45,000 Hybrid Overview This is an outstanding opportunity to join our clients highly influential Energy & Sustainability team. From local authorities to universities, and from masterplan developers to hotel chains, our client is proud to be shaping the approach that organisations are taking to decarbonisation and a net-zero future. My client is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Senior Consultant who is passionate about driving a sustainable, net-zero future, with a focus on developing strategies. You will be part of their collaborative and growing team across the UK, contributing to the development and delivery of a pipeline of exciting and complex projects. Benefits Inspiring and supportive colleagues who share your passion for sustainability. Recognition for hard work and opportunities for career progression. Opportunities to develop both technical and soft skills. A competitive starting salary. Community involvement through our "Stantec in the Community" initiatives. Flexible benefits, including a green lease car scheme. Day-to-Day Collaborating with clients and project teams to develop and implement sustainability strategies. Managing multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met. Conducting site visits to monitor progress and ensure compliance with sustainability targets. Preparing detailed reports and presentations for clients and stakeholders. Participating in team meetings and contributing to the development of best practices. Supporting the preparation of proposals and bids for new projects. Responsibilities Leading the delivery of BREEAM, LCA, WLCA, and LCC projects. Managing your own workload to meet project deadlines. Reviewing project details and developing sustainability targets. Assessing project documentation against sustainability targets and providing feedback or follow-up. Setting up and maintaining BREEAM projects via the project evidence tracker. Communicating sustainability requirements to internal and external team members. Producing detailed reports to provide advice and guidance to clients and project teams. Conducting site visits to review progress against sustainability targets. Monitoring the performance of designated projects and updating the team's project tracker with progress information. Assisting in preparing bids and proposals for new work. Engaging with skills networks to exchange best practices and processes. Attending and contributing to team meetings. Qualifications A relevant degree, such as BEng (Hons), BSc (Hons), or equivalent/higher. Qualification as a BREEAM Assessor and/or Advisory Professional (AP). A background in building physics, environmental design, environmental science, or sustainability-related disciplines. Working knowledge of building performance modelling techniques. Knowledge of planning, environmental impact assessments, or wider sustainability legislation. Technical ability in building services-related disciplines. Ambition, self-motivation, and enthusiasm for sustainability. Excellent communication, presentation, and writing skills. A thorough understanding of the construction industry and built environment. Proven ability to manage projects and maintain client relationships. Experience with LCC and LCA/WLCA (OneClick LCA experience is preferable). If you are ready to make a meaningful impact and help shape a sustainable, net-zero future, we encourage you to apply. Join us and be part of a team that is driving change and making a difference.

Deputy Head of Building Control (Social Housing) Location: London Salary: 70,000 per annum Contract: Permanent Sector: Local Government / Social Housing We are currently recruiting for an experienced Deputy Head of Building Control to join a forward-thinking local government organisation responsible for managing and maintaining a substantial social housing portfolio. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior building control professional seeking a leadership role with responsibility for ensuring regulatory compliance, building safety, and service excellence across a diverse range of residential assets. Reporting directly to the Head of Building Control, you will play a key role in leading operational delivery, managing technical teams, and supporting strategic initiatives relating to building safety and compliance. The Role As Deputy Head of Building Control, you will provide technical leadership and operational oversight across building control functions, ensuring compliance with current legislation, Building Regulations, and emerging building safety requirements. You will support the management of a multidisciplinary team and contribute to the development of policies, procedures, and service improvements that enhance resident safety and organisational performance. The successful candidate will act as a senior technical advisor, overseeing complex building control matters, supporting high-risk building projects, and ensuring that statutory obligations are met across the housing portfolio. Key Responsibilities Support the Head of Building Control in the strategic and operational management of the service. Lead and manage Building Control Surveyors and technical officers, providing guidance, mentoring, and performance management. Ensure compliance with Building Regulations, Building Safety legislation, and associated statutory requirements. Review and assess complex building control applications, plans, and specifications. Provide expert technical advice on residential construction, refurbishment, fire safety, structural alterations, and compliance matters. Oversee inspections of housing developments, regeneration schemes, and major capital projects. Monitor service performance, quality standards, and regulatory compliance. Contribute to the management of building safety risks within residential properties, including higher-risk buildings. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal departments, contractors, developers, consultants, and regulatory bodies. Support service transformation, continuous improvement initiatives, and implementation of best practice. Assist with budget management, resource planning, and workforce development. Represent the service at internal and external meetings when required. Candidate Requirements Significant experience within Building Control, ideally gained within local government, social housing, or a related regulatory environment. Strong working knowledge of Building Regulations, Building Safety legislation, and relevant construction standards. Experience managing technical teams and delivering high-quality regulatory services. Demonstrable expertise in residential construction, refurbishment, and compliance-related projects. Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and leadership skills. Ability to interpret and apply complex legislation and technical guidance. Membership of a relevant professional body such as CABE, RICS, CIOB, or equivalent is desirable. Registered Building Inspector status or eligibility would be advantageous. What's on Offer Permanent position with a salary of 70,000 per annum. Opportunity to work within a large and diverse social housing environment. Excellent pension scheme and local government benefits package. Flexible and hybrid working arrangements. Career progression opportunities within a growing and evolving service. The chance to play a key role in improving building safety and housing standards for residents. If you are an experienced Building Control professional looking to take the next step in your career within a leadership position, we would welcome your application.

Full Stack Developer / C# Bristol / Hybrid 50,000 - 55,000 + Bonus & Benefits Our client is a specialist software provider who are looking for a Full Stack Developer to join their growing technology team. You'll play a key role in developing and enhancing market-leading solutions, taking ownership of the full development lifecycle while collaborating closely with senior leadership and supporting junior developers. You'll need to have experience within the insurance industry, strong commercial C#/.NET development skills, and experience operating in an established mid-level developer position where you've contributed to the design, development, and support of business-critical applications. We're looking to speak with candidates who possess: Experience using C# and .NET Previous experience working within the insurance sector Full-stack development experience, including JavaScript/jQuery and database technologies such as MySQL Experience in cloud environments ideally AWS and using Azure DevOps Excellent communication skills are a must Please apply below for more information.

Senior C# Developer Location: Birmingham (Onsite) Salary: 50,000 - 80,000 DOE Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time Senior Developer - Platform Stability, Performance & Engineering Excellence We're looking for an experienced Senior Developer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and improving the quality, resilience, and performance of large-scale SaaS platforms. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in improving platform reliability, performance, and engineering standards across a growing technology business. Rather than focusing on traditional feature development alone, you'll work closely with engineering teams to identify systemic issues, enhance platform robustness, and drive continuous improvement across the product. If you enjoy deep technical investigation, performance optimisation, debugging complex issues, and improving software quality, this role could be an excellent fit. What You'll Be Doing Investigating and resolving complex production and platform issues. Identifying root causes of recurring technical problems and implementing long-term solutions. Improving platform reliability, resilience, and overall product quality. Performing application profiling, performance tuning, and optimisation. Enhancing observability, monitoring, alerting, and diagnostic capabilities. Working with engineering teams to improve development practices and technical standards. Reducing technical debt and identifying opportunities for platform improvement. Reviewing existing systems and codebases to improve maintainability and robustness. Supporting incident investigations and preventative engineering initiatives. Driving continuous improvement across product performance and operational stability. Skills & Experience Essential Strong commercial experience as a Software Developer, Senior Developer, Software Engineer, or similar role. Excellent debugging, troubleshooting, and analytical problem-solving skills. Experience working within complex production environments. Strong understanding of software architecture, performance bottlenecks, and system behaviour. Hands-on development experience with: C# JavaScript Angular SQL Ability to investigate issues across multiple layers of a technology stack. Experience identifying and resolving root-cause issues rather than applying temporary fixes. Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of technical challenges. Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across engineering teams. Desirable Experience working on SaaS platforms or cloud-based applications. Exposure to observability and monitoring tools. Experience with performance profiling and optimisation techniques. Knowledge of scalability, resilience, and reliability engineering principles. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and modern software delivery practices. Experience mentoring developers and contributing to engineering best practices. Who We're Looking For Mid-to-Senior level developer with a passion for solving difficult technical problems. Naturally curious, analytical, and detail-oriented. Pragmatic and engineering-led in your approach. Focused on long-term improvements rather than quick fixes. Someone who enjoys making systems faster, more stable, and easier to maintain. Comfortable working across existing codebases and collaborating with multiple teams. What's On Offer Salary of 50,000 - 80,000 depending on experience. Opportunity to work on a complex SaaS platform with real technical challenges. High level of autonomy and ownership. Long-term career progression within a technology-focused organisation. The chance to influence engineering quality, platform performance, and product reliability. Please note: This is a full-time onsite role based in Birmingham. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Senior Cloud Ops Engineer Location: Durrington, Worthing (Hybrid) Contract Type: Permanent Salary: Circa 70K + bonus. Hours: 37 hours The Senior Cloud Operations Engineer plays a critical role in the design, implementation, and ongoing operation of the client's cloud infrastructure, with a strong emphasis on Microsoft Azure. As a key technical contributor within the Cloud Operations function, you will be responsible for ensuring that cloud-based services are available, secure, efficient, and cost-effective. This includes provisioning and managing compute, storage, networking, and identity services, as well as supporting the use of advanced PaaS capabilities and analytics platforms. Responsibilities to include: Azure Cloud Engineering Build, configure, and maintain Azure cloud environments (IaaS, PaaS, storage, networking, identity). Deploy and support Azure Landing Zones in line with enterprise architecture standards. Support the transition from IaaS to PaaS services by designing and implementing modern cloud-native solutions. Monitor and manage cloud workloads to ensure availability, performance, and security. Operations & Automation Implement infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools such as Bicep, ARM templates, or Terraform. Automate provisioning, scaling, and maintenance of cloud resources using DevOps pipelines and scripts (PowerShell, Azure CLI, CI/CD etc.). Monitor system health, respond to incidents, and participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement. Security, Governance & Compliance Enforce cloud security best practices, including role-based access control (RBAC), encryption, and secure networking. Support compliance with internal policies and regulatory standards by ensuring guardrails and policies are in place. Cost Management & FinOps Support Contribute to cost optimization by right-sizing resources and identifying opportunities to reduce waste. Use Azure Cost Management tools and dashboards to track and forecast cloud spend. Provide reporting and insights to the Cloud Operations Manager and Finance teams. Process Development & Documentation Document standard operating procedures, cloud configurations, and runbooks. Collaboration & Support Work with infrastructure architects, data platform teams, developers, and project teams to support solution delivery. Act as an escalation point for cloud-related incidents and changes. Assist with service transitions, knowledge transfer, and training for BAU support teams. Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity Support the implementation and testing of disaster recovery and business continuity plans related to cloud infrastructure. Ensure cloud services are resilient and recoverable in line with Recovery Time Objectives (RTO) and Recovery Point Objectives (RPO). Collaborate with the DR/BCP team to maintain and update recovery procedures and test plans. Recommend improvements or innovations based on emerging technologies and industry trends. Knowledge and skills needed: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field or equivalent work experience. Extensive experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services and PaaS/IaaS solutions. Strong knowledge of landing zone architecture and best practices. Proven experience in defining and implementing cloud infrastructure standards and best practices. Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Knowledge of IaC tools like Terraform or CloudFormation to provision and manage infrastructure resources programmatically. Containerisation and Orchestration: Proficient with container technologies like Docker and container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes. Automation: Strong scripting skills (e.g., Python, PowerShell) and the ability to automate routine tasks and deployment processes for efficiency and consistency. Security: Expertise in cloud security best practices, identity and access management (IAM), encryption, and compliance frameworks (e.g., PCI DSS, NIST). Networking: Strong knowledge of cloud networking concepts, including virtual networks, subnets, security groups, load balancers, and VPN configurations. DevOps Principles: An understanding of DevOps practices and the ability to integrate development and operations workflows for faster and more reliable deployments. FinOps (Cloud Financial Operations): Experience with managing cloud costs, optimising cloud spending, and implementing FinOps principles to drive cost-effective cloud strategies while balancing performance and scalability. Capability required: Cloud Platform Expertise: Expert in MS Azure with a deep understanding of its services, features, and capabilities. Scaling and Performance Optimisation: Ability to scale cloud resources based on demand and optimize resource utilization for cost-effectiveness. Cloud Security and Compliance: Expertise in applying security best practices, including identity and access management (IAM), encryption, regulatory compliance and cloud-native security tools. Troubleshooting: Strong problem-solving and debugging skills to identify and resolve issues quickly. Documentation: Thorough documentation of configurations, processes, and procedures to ensure clarity and knowledge sharing. Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. 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Location: Ipswich, Suffolk (Hybrid Working Available) Type: Permanent, Full-Time Salary: 40,000 - 44,000 About the Opportunity HD-Tech is recruiting on behalf of a well-established organisation looking to add a Power Platform Developer to its growing Digital Development team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a developer who has gained commercial experience with the Microsoft Power Platform and is looking to take the next step in their career. You'll work closely with an experienced Senior Power Apps Developer, helping to deliver innovative digital solutions that support business operations and ongoing digital transformation projects. The role offers plenty of scope for learning, development, and progression while working on a variety of applications, automation projects, reporting solutions, and system integrations. What You'll Be Doing Developing and enhancing Power Apps and Power Automate solutions Supporting Power BI reporting and dashboard development Working with Dataverse and business data platforms Assisting with system integrations and API connections Gathering and understanding business requirements Supporting application testing, deployment, and maintenance Helping improve existing business processes through automation Collaborating with stakeholders across multiple departments Contributing to ongoing digital transformation initiatives What We're Looking For We're interested in speaking with candidates who have experience in some of the following areas: Microsoft Power Apps Power Automate Power BI Dataverse SQL and data management Microsoft 365 technologies Business systems and process improvement Requirements gathering and stakeholder engagement You don't need experience across every technology listed in the full specification. What's most important is a willingness to learn, strong problem-solving skills, and a genuine interest in developing Power Platform solutions. Desirable Experience Any exposure to the following would be beneficial but is not essential: Azure services APIs and system integrations HTML, CSS, and JavaScript Azure DevOps C# / .NET Salesforce integrations Agile development environments Why Apply? Work alongside an experienced Senior Power Apps Developer Gain exposure to a wide range of Microsoft technologies Supportive and collaborative team environment Genuine career development opportunities Involvement in exciting digital transformation projects Long-term progression within a growing technology function Interested? If you're a Power Platform Developer looking to build on your existing experience and develop your career within a supportive environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Business Development Manager About the Role A leading organisation within the UK energy and infrastructure sector is seeking a Business Development Manager to support growth across renewable energy projects and grid connection opportunities. This role will focus on identifying new business opportunities, developing strategic client relationships, and supporting commercial growth across the renewable energy landscape. Working closely with senior leadership, technical specialists, and delivery teams, you will help secure new project opportunities and strengthen the organisation's position within a rapidly evolving energy market. You will play a key role in building relationships with developers, investors, contractors, and stakeholders, helping to translate client requirements into commercially viable solutions that support the UK's transition to a low-carbon future. Key Responsibilities Identify and pursue new business opportunities across the renewable energy sector, including solar, wind, and battery energy storage projects. Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified opportunities aligned with business growth objectives. Develop relationships with developers, investors, consultants, EPC contractors, and key stakeholders across the renewables market. Engage with clients throughout project development stages, from feasibility through to project delivery. Support the preparation of proposals, bids, presentations, and commercial submissions. Work closely with technical and delivery teams to develop solutions that meet client and project requirements. Monitor market activity, industry developments, and emerging opportunities across renewable energy and infrastructure sectors. Analyse market trends, competitor activity, and policy developments that may impact business growth. Represent the organisation at industry events, conferences, and stakeholder meetings. Contribute to the development of commercial strategies aligned with business objectives and sector growth opportunities. About You You are a commercially focused business development professional with experience working within the energy, utilities, infrastructure, or renewable energy sectors. You are confident building relationships with clients and stakeholders and enjoy identifying opportunities that create long-term business value. You possess strong communication and negotiation skills and are comfortable engaging with both technical and commercial audiences. You are organised, proactive, and capable of managing multiple opportunities while operating within a fast-moving and competitive market environment. Essential Experience & Qualifications Proven experience in business development, sales, or account management within the energy, utilities, infrastructure, or related sectors. Strong understanding of renewable energy markets and project development environments. Demonstrated ability to identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities. Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills. Strong commercial awareness with experience supporting bids, proposals, and negotiations. Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with wider business teams. Desirable: Understanding of high-voltage electrical infrastructure and grid connection processes. Experience working with renewable energy developers, contractors, network operators, or infrastructure organisations. Knowledge of renewable technologies including solar, wind, and battery energy storage systems. Understanding of UK energy markets, grid infrastructure, and regulatory frameworks. If you're looking to develop your career within renewable energy and infrastructure, send your CV to Jovita at VIQU Energy today. Get in touch with VIQU Energy for a private discussion about this role. You can also contact Jovita directly through our website. Referral Bonus: Have someone in mind for this position? We offer rewards of up to £1,000 for successful introductions (T&Cs apply). To stay up to date with the latest industry opportunities, Energy online.

Temporary job - MRICS, Estate Asset Surveyor, local authority Principal /Senior General Practice SurveyorInside IR35 Hybrid working - in the office 2 days a week and living within a reasonable commute A large local authority is seeking a highly skilled Principal Disposal & Acquisition and L&T Surveyor to lead on the delivery of asset disposals, acquisitions, and investment activity across a broad estate, including commercial, rural, industrial, and development assets. About the RoleYou will be responsible for the day-to-day management of a varied caseload involving the disposal and acquisition of land and property assets. This includes identifying surplus or under-performing assets, developing strategic programmes, leading negotiations, and ensuring transactions deliver best consideration under relevant legislation. You will provide expert professional advice on development opportunities, investment strategies, commercial structuring options and risk-based decision-making. The role also involves commissioning and managing external property and legal advisors, preparing reports for internal and external stakeholders, and ensuring effective corporate governance for property-related decisions.This position requires strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills, as well as the ability to manage complex projects and contribute to long-term asset management planning. Key Responsibilities Develop and deliver disposal, acquisition, and investment strategies and programmes.Identify surplus and under-performing assets and implement value-enhancing initiatives or disposal plans.Undertake financial and commercial appraisals to assess feasibility, including structuring options such as JV, forward funding and overage.Monitor capital and revenue programmes to support evidence-based decisions.Lead commercial negotiations with developers, partners, and stakeholders.Commission and manage external agents and legal advisors to secure high-quality outcomes.Provide strategic advice on planning, acquisitions, disposals, and development opportunities. Essential Qualifications & ExperienceDegree or equivalent in Real Estate or a related discipline.Full Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS).Significant post-qualification experience in property disposals and acquisitions (freehold and leasehold).Strong experience in landlord and tenant matters, including valuation, negotiation and legal principles.Extensive knowledge of investment markets, data analysis, and market trends.Experience advising on acquisitions, disposals, marketing strategies and commercial appraisals.Experience in managing external consultants (agents and solicitors).Experience valuing a wide range of property types.Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and financial profiling.Good understanding of construction-related matters

I am recruiting for an experience QA Test Automation Engineer to join my client in central Bristol , they want people happy to go to their office one day every fortnight. They are the most incredible tech for good company using AI to build tools that make life easier for people who need additional support. The product is meaningful, impactful, and something you can definitely feel proud to be a part of. In this role you will be the sole QA within the business. For the first six months you will have support from a manual tester who will take responsibility for manual testing, giving you space to focus on building and driving automation. There is already a QA foundation in place from a previous tester, so you will have existing processes and some automation to build on, but also the freedom to redo/ improve things if needed. You will be testing across both web and native mobile applications The tech stack includes Playwright for web automation, WebDriverIO, Appium and BrowserStack for mobile automation, TypeScript, Mocha, Cucumber, Jira, and a bespoke in house LLM test harness. There is already strong unit test coverage in place, giving you a solid base to build a robust end to end automation strategy. You will take ownership of QA strategy end to end, driving automation forward with a strong focus on modern tooling. This is a hands on role where you will balance manual and automated testing where needed, introduce structure and process in a way that adds value without unnecessary overhead, and work closely with developers and product in a highly collaborative environment. As the business moves towards becoming a medical device company, you will also play a key role in helping mature QA practices to align with more rigorous standardsp. Although it is early stage, the team already has strong processes in place due to the nature of their product so there is no startup chaos here. The ideal person will be an experienced automation tester with strong web automation skills, ideally using Playwright, with mobile experience being a nice to have. You will be comfortable working independently, confident taking full ownership of QA end to end, and naturally curious about AI and large language models, with a genuine enjoyment of figuring things out. Salary is up to 70,000 depending on experience. If you would like to hear more, please apply below to Sam Miller at SR2 - Socially Responsible Recruitment

Senior Planning Analytics(TM1) Developer -Warton or Frimley - Hybrid Working My client a multinational Defence organisation are looking for a Senior Planning Analytics(TM1) Developer to be based out of either their Warton-Preston or Frimley-Surrey sites Collaborate with stakeholders, analysts, and developers to understand systems and translate business requirements into technical designs for IBM Planning Analytics (PA) solutions Develop, configure, and deploy PA solutions using coding standards and change management procedures, integrating tools like Cognos Analytics, PAW dashboards, and PASS reports Work within an Agile Development framework, participate in sprints, daily stand-ups, and update the Air Data & Analytics change management database to reflect development lifecycle status Conduct database queries and data analysis using DV and SQL databases, particularly for Finance tables, ensuring all development includes unit tests, test plans, and peer reviews Partner with business stakeholders to transition solutions into business-as-usual operations, including providing standard operating procedures and responding to incidents within SLA timelines Demonstrate understanding of release and deployment processes, including version control; mentor junior developers to enhance their skills in line with development standards Lead development on complex projects, engaging with senior stakeholders to ensure successful delivery, and present sprint outcomes and progress updates Act as PA Team Lead during absences and show strong competence in developing PA solutions across PAfE, PAW, and PASS platforms Your skills and experiences: Proven experience in developing IBM Planning Analytics / TM1 solutions(Essential) Demonstrated ability to connect to and work with data from SQL data warehouses and within Data Virtualisation (DV) environments(Desirable) Background in financial environments, with clear understanding of the impact of development work on core functions such as Finance and Resource Planning(Desirable) Proficient in developing within an Agile methodology, adhering to a structured software development lifecycle, and using change management and version control tools Deep business knowledge of supported functions, with the ability to align development work to business needs and maintain up-to-date stakeholder and business continuity plans Able to independently manage work queues, maintain high-quality outputs, and mentor junior Planning Analytics developers while supporting the Team Lead and covering duties in their absence Skilled in investigating and resolving support incidents within agreed service levels, escalating unresolved issues to appropriate team members or technology partners Committed to rigorous testing and peer review of all development work before release, ensuring solutions are robust, maintainable, and aligned to customer needs To apply for this role, please send your CV to Peter Bibby on the email address below If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.

Strategic Projects Manager Salary: 45k- 65k plus possible discretionary bonus Location: Nottingham office-based, with regular travel across the UK and on occasions overseas. Overnight stays will often be required depending on project needs, meetings, events and stakeholder commitments The Opportunity My Nottingham based client is a leading software development company dedicated to delivering cutting edge technology solutions. With a commitment to innovation, quality, and client success, they empower organisations to achieve their digital transformation goals through custom software, cloud services, and enterprise applications. Their solutions are designed to help businesses scale efficiently, operate smarter and lead confidently in their markets. Working closely with the CEO and COO, the purpose of the role is to project manage all the elements required that lead to successful project delivery. We are seeking someone who can act as an extension of the CEO, helping manage strategic projects, support business development, coordinate teams, drive follow-up and ensure key priorities are delivered. The role will involve working across a range of dynamic projects, including SaaS projects, football-related projects in the UK and Europe, a newspaper/media business, an IT networking business, facilities management, technology startups and other commercial ventures. The successful candidate will support projects from concept through to launch, delivery and growth, working with internal teams, suppliers, commercial partners and external stakeholders. This is not a standard 9-to-5 role. It requires someone who understands the pace and demands of working closely with a CEO in a startup, project-led and commercially driven environment. The successful candidate must be prepared to respond to the CEO outside standard office hours where matters are urgent, time-sensitive or business-critical. This may include evenings, weekends, travel-related requirements or international project needs. Candidate requirements Previous experience working directly with a CEO, founder, managing director, board member or C-suite executive. Experience in a startup, scale-up, technology company or fast-growth business environment. Strong project management experience, managing multiple projects, deadlines and stakeholders at the same time. Business development and/or sales experience with a good understanding of marketing, branding and social media. Experience coordinating internal teams and external suppliers. Experience working across different business functions. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience preparing presentations, reports, proposals or business documents. Ability to work under pressure and respond quickly to changing priorities. Ability to handle confidential information with discretion. Ability to support UK, European and international project activity, including North America-related projects managed from the UK. The successful candidate must be comfortable travelling as required and representing the company professionally while doing so. The following would be advantageous: Experience in SaaS, app development, digital products or technology startups. Experience working with developers, software teams or digital agencies. Experience supporting product launches or startup launches. Experience in football, sport, media, publishing, IT networking, facilities management or commercial service-based businesses. Experience preparing pitch decks, investor materials or partnership proposals. Experience using CRM systems, project management tools and productivity platforms. Understanding of HR processes, performance management and team accountability. Experience supporting fundraising, sponsorship or investor conversations. Experience working across UK, European and North America time zones. Highly Organised and disciplined with excellent follow-up. Commercially aware and business-minded. Proactive, practical and solutions-focused. Confident working directly with senior executives. Comfortable challenging, chasing and holding people accountable. Resilient and calm under pressure and able to work at speed without losing attention to detail. Strong at managing competing priorities. Clear and professional in communication. Able to work independently and take ownership. Comfortable in a hands-on startup and project-led environment. Trustworthy, loyal and discreet. Able to move between strategic work and hands-on delivery. Focused on outcomes, not just process. Interested in working across varied sectors, including technology, football, media and commercial services. More details are available on request. We do try to reply to each application personally, however as you can appreciate, we receive a high number of applications for each role we handle and it is not always possible to do this. Therefore, if we do not contact you within seven days your application for this particular role has not been successful. However, we have retained your CV and we will advise you of future roles that may be of interest. Fairford Associates operates as an Employment Agency introducing work-seekers to client employers for direct employment by those employers.

Senior Software Developer required by a successful software company developing enterprise web application products for the medical sector. C# is the primary programming language used in the team. They utilise a language extension library to facilitate functional programming with C#. Any knowledge with F#, Haskell, Scala or similar functional language is imperative for any application - even if this is via personal projects, It doesn't need to be commercial experience. The company has a fully remote working policy with no requirement to visit an office. Essential experience: Functional programming experience or a vested interest in functional programming even in personal projects C# Knowledge of one or more functional programming languages eg Scala, Haskell, F# SQL Experience in any of the following areas would be advantageous Functional programming in C# Language-ext Domain driven design Property-based testing Domain specific languages TypeScript Healthcare or medical industry experience If you are seeking a role of this nature, please get in touch for more information. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.