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Job Title: Product Owner Experience level: Consultancy Charge rate: 760 per day INSIDE Clearance required: SC Cleared Location: Remote with some occasional travel to workshops Key Responsibilities: Working directly with infrastructure users to understand their technical needs - scoping, refining and validating their requirements ahead of iterative delivery. Co-ordination of Discovery activities to establish solutions to user requirements, seeing through Alpha, Beta phases, into Live service. Ownership of your team's product backlog, in alignment with the wider programme plan, monthly objectives, platform workstreams, priorities and managed user expectations. Build strong relationships with user stakeholders and team members, including senior leadership, policy teams, and external partners. Managing user expectations and coaching them on best product practice Collaborative leadership within a cross-functional team, including Delivery Managers, Tech Leads, Business Analysts and Engineers, delivering functionality iteratively using Agile methodologies. Drive continuous improvement by supporting the release of functionality, analysing user feedback, overseeing quality assurance practices for the tribe. Conduct or support user research and analysis to identify pain points and implementing data-driven optimisations at suitable opportunities. Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and track product performance to measure success and identify areas for improvement. Essential Skills and Experience: Proven experience as a Product Owner in a complex, regulated environment, preferably within the public sector. Experience working with Platform Infrastructure (AWS) components as product propositions and solutions. Proven experience managing user stakeholders in a milestone driven environment. Deep understanding of software product methodologies such as agile, DevOps, kanban, as well as design approaches such as user-centred design and GDS framework. Ability to influence and coach at all levels. Confidence in managing expectations and decision-making on prioritisation. Competency with Atlassian Jira and Confluence toolsets. Familiarity with addressing complex challenges and business needs through tailored approaches. Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences. Knowledge of government policies, regulations, and digital standards. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team. 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)

Senior 3rd Line Support Engineer Solihull (Hybrid - 3 days onsite) The Role We're looking for an experienced Senior 3rd Line Support Engineer to join a high-performing technical team based in Solihull. This is a true 3rd line position , where you'll act as the final escalation point for complex technical issues. You'll take ownership of incidents end-to-end, focusing on deep technical investigation, root cause analysis, and delivering long-term solutions -not just quick fixes. Working across modern on-prem, virtualised, and cloud environments, you'll support a wide variety of technologies while also contributing to continuous improvement and mentoring junior engineers. What You'll Be Doing Acting as the technical escalation point for 1st and 2nd Line teams Owning and resolving complex incidents and problems through to completion Performing in-depth troubleshooting across infrastructure, cloud, and EUC environments Conducting root cause analysis and implementing permanent fixes Supporting users via tickets, phone, email, and remote sessions Managing and prioritising workload in line with SLAs Monitoring and responding to alerts from RMM tools Maintaining clear and accurate documentation and knowledge articles Identifying trends and driving service improvements Supporting internal initiatives to improve tools, processes, and standards Communicating effectively, translating technical detail into clear, business-friendly language What We're Looking For You'll be a confident and technically strong support professional who thrives on solving complex problems and taking ownership. Essential Experience Proven background in a Senior / 3rd Line Support role (ideally within an MSP) Windows desktop and server environments Microsoft 365 (Exchange Online, Intune, Entra ID / Azure AD) Active Directory, Group Policy, and core infrastructure services Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPNs) Firewalls, switches, and general networking devices Virtualisation (VMware, Hyper-V, or similar) Microsoft Azure, including Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD/WVD) Citrix environments Desirable Exposure to security tools or security-focused troubleshooting Scripting, automation, or Infrastructure as Code experience Experience mentoring or supporting junior engineers What's in It for You Hybrid working - 3 days per week in Solihull 25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 with service A strong healthcare and wellbeing package , including private medical cover, discounted health plans, and virtual GP access A comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and work-life balance Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support Real opportunities for career progression and technical development A collaborative environment where you can make a genuine impact Why Apply? This is a great opportunity for a seasoned 3rd Line Engineer who wants to: Work on complex, meaningful technical challenges Move beyond ticket resolution into true problem ownership Influence service delivery and continuous improvement Be part of a forward-thinking, supportive technical team ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Data Analyst 6 Months - Contract Warwick (2 days a month on site) Are you passionate about turning complex data into actionable insights? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your analytical skills can shine? If so, we want YOU to join our client's Strategic Demand Programme as a Data Analyst! About the Role In this exciting position, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of electricity demand at the transmission level. Your analytical prowess will help our client navigate evolving datasets, aiding in system planning, policy development, and operational decision-making. Key Responsibilities: Conduct detailed analysis of demand-related datasets to enhance understanding of current and future transmission demand. Identify trends, outliers, and emerging patterns that impact system planning and network investment. Collaborate with the Strategic Demand Business Analyst to ensure data alignment and validation. Develop insightful narratives and visual outputs for senior leadership and regulatory engagement. Respond to urgent analytical requests from various teams, all while maintaining accuracy and clarity. Ensure all outputs are reproducible and compliant with data governance standards. Prepare data-backed materials for industry events and discussions. About You We believe that teamwork is essential for success, and we're looking for a visionary mind who can help us drive change! If you have: Experience in analyzing complex datasets, ideally within energy, infrastructure, or regulated environments. A knack for spotting patterns and trends, and can communicate these insights to non-technical audiences. A track record of responding to structured data requests and ensuring accuracy and transparency. Confidence in working with ambiguity and translating high-level questions into focused analytical tasks. Proficiency in analytical tools such as Excel, SQL, Python, or Power BI. Qualifications: Essential: Degree-level education (or equivalent experience) in data analysis, engineering, economics, or a related field. Desirable: Experience in the energy sector or infrastructure planning is a plus! Why Join Us? Flexible working arrangements - We offer both full-time and part-time options! A vibrant team culture that values your insights and contributions. Opportunities for professional growth within a transformative organization. If you're ready to make a real impact and help shape the future of energy demand, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join our client's team and embark on an exciting journey of discovery and innovation. Our client is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants regardless of background. Take the next step in your career today! Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.

Principal Engineer - Managed IT Services Bedfordshire (Hybrid Working) Up to £62,000 + Benefits Permanent SF Technology is recruiting for a Principal Engineer to join a growing Managed Services organisation. This is a senior technical role, acting as the highest point of escalation while providing technical leadership, architectural guidance, and engineering best practice across a diverse customer base. Key Responsibilities Act as the senior escalation point for complex technical issues Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineering teams Support infrastructure, cloud, and modern workplace environments Drive service improvements and engineering standards Lead technical remediation and transformation projects Contribute to solution design and technical governance Skills & Experience Strong Microsoft 365, Entra ID (Azure AD) and Intune experience Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS & DHCP Hybrid cloud and infrastructure environments PowerShell scripting and automation Strong security and identity management knowledge Experience within Managed Services or complex IT environments Ability to troubleshoot and resolve high-level technical issues What's on Offer? Salary up to £62,000 Hybrid working Career progression opportunities Exposure to modern cloud and security technologies Supportive and collaborative culture If you're an experienced senior engineer looking to take on a technical leadership role within a growing organisation, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or contact SF Technology for a confidential discussion.

Job Title: Infrastructure & Identity Access Management (IAM) Architect Location: London (Hybrid) Contract Type: Permanent Overview We are seeking a senior Infrastructure & IAM Architect to lead the design, evolution, and governance of identity, access management, and supporting infrastructure within a global professional services environment. This is a strategic architecture role with deep hands-on influence, focused on enterprise-scale IAM , privileged access, authentication, and zero trust principles across hybrid and cloud platforms. You'll work closely with Security, Platform Engineering, and Infrastructure teams to strengthen identity security, reduce risk, and improve user experience at global scale. The role suits an experienced IAM architect who enjoys setting standards, driving modern identity practices, and influencing senior stakeholders across a complex organisation. Key Responsibilities Identity & Access Architecture Define and maintain enterprise IAM architecture , covering identity life cycle, access governance, and privileged access management. Design secure authentication and authorisation patterns using OpenID Connect, SAML, OAuth, Kerberos, and LDAP . Lead implementation of Conditional Access , risk-based authentication, and device/state-based access controls. Embed zero trust and least-privilege principles across all enterprise applications and privileged roles. Privileged Access & Security Integration Architect and enhance Privileged Access Management (PAM) capabilities, including approval workflows and continuous monitoring. Champion identity threat detection and response (ITDR) approaches to mitigate identity-based attacks. Integrate IAM with HR, IT, and engineering systems to support automated joiner/mover/leaver processes. Assess IAM-related vulnerabilities and design remediation strategies. Infrastructure & Governance Own global Firewall architecture and design , aligning identity, network, and access strategies. Support Azure Policies, guardrails, and audit readiness aligned to security and compliance standards. Guide the hardening and operation of Active Directory (on-prem and Entra ID/Azure AD). Produce reference architectures, design standards, runbooks, and technical documentation. Strategy, Collaboration & Innovation Track emerging IAM technologies (eg passwordless, adaptive access, decentralised identity). Work with vendors on roadmaps, governance, and security notifications. Communicate architectural decisions clearly to senior IT and business leaders. Promote consistent identity and infrastructure standards across regions. Skills & Experience Experience 7-10 years' experience in IAM, identity engineering, or architecture within large or enterprise environments. Strong experience leading complex IAM design initiatives at scale. Background in global or multi-jurisdictional organisations strongly preferred. Technical Expertise Deep expertise in Microsoft identity platforms (Entra ID/Azure AD, on-prem AD). Strong hands-on experience with RBAC, entitlement management, and automated provisioning. Proficiency with PowerShell and REST APIs for identity automation. Understanding of network security concepts and their interaction with IAM (Firewalls, segmentation, remote access). Experience with Azure Policy, landing zones, and security guardrails. Certifications (Required/Preferred) Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate (required). CISSP (preferred). Azure Cybersecurity Architect/Expert (preferred). CIAM or equivalent identity certifications (highly desirable). Personal Attributes Strong communicator able to explain complex identity concepts clearly. Confident, consultative, and comfortable challenging the status quo. Highly collaborative across security, engineering, and business teams. Structured, detail-oriented, and resilient under pressure. High discretion when handling sensitive information. Why Apply? This is a high-impact architecture role offering ownership of identity and access strategy at enterprise scale. You'll shape modern IAM practices, influence security posture globally, and work with cutting-edge Microsoft identity technologies in a complex professional services environment.

Sub Agent - A66 Northern Trans-Pennine We are seeking an experienced Sub Agent to lead and manage a section of works on major civil engineering or infrastructure projects. Reporting to the Project Manager, you will be responsible for the safe, efficient, and compliant delivery of your work area, managing Site Engineers, Section Engineers, subcontractors, and site teams. The successful candidate will have a strong background in construction delivery, excellent leadership skills, and experience managing programmes, quality, commercial performance, and health & safety on site. Key Responsibilities Project Delivery - Manage the day-to-day delivery of a section of works, ensuring activities are completed safely, on programme, and to specification. - Coordinate site teams, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers. - Monitor progress against programme and implement corrective actions where required. - Produce and maintain short-term and stage programmes. Health, Safety & Environment - Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental requirements. - Review and implement Risk Assessments, Method Statements, and Permit-to-Work systems. - Conduct site inspections, audits, and incident investigations. - Ensure temporary works are planned and implemented correctly. Engineering & Quality - Provide technical guidance and support to engineering teams. - Oversee setting out, construction methodologies, and resolution of technical issues. - Ensure quality procedures are followed and that all inspection and handover documentation is completed accurately. - Liaise with designers and stakeholders to resolve engineering queries. Commercial & Planning - Assist with subcontractor procurement and management. - Maintain accurate site records, diaries, and progress reports. - Monitor labour, plant, materials, costs, and productivity. - Support commercial reporting, cost control, and change management processes. Team Leadership - Lead, mentor, and develop Site Engineers and Section Engineers. - Promote collaborative working and ensure clear communication across the project team. - Drive performance and continuous improvement. Requirements Essential - Previous experience as a Sub Agent, Senior Engineer, or similar role within civil engineering or infrastructure projects. - Strong knowledge of construction methodologies and project delivery. - Experience managing subcontractors, programmes, quality, and site operations. - Good understanding of health & safety legislation and safe systems of work. - CSCS Card. - SMSTS or SSSTS qualification. - Full UK Driving Licence. Desirable - Experience in sectors such as highways, structures, drainage, earthworks, utilities, or rail. - Professional membership or progression towards chartership (ICE or similar). - Temporary Works knowledge and experience. For more information on this role please contact Jack Burton on (phone number removed) or via email on (url removed)

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Infrastructure Engineer to work a 2-month contract with our client 60% on-site in either Blackpool or Newcastle. Minimum Requirement: Strong OCI experience at a senior level is the critical requirement: This is the key skill we need to see clearly evidenced on CVs to progress candidates We also require candidates with a solid grounding in day-to-day BAU delivery: This is important given that project timelines can shift, and operational support remains essential. This combination would enable the successful candidate to: Bring additional capability into the team and support upskilling of existing colleagues Take on BAU operational workload, freeing others to focus on more complex or strategic activity Provide support on more complex queries, including design work In summary, we are looking for a well-rounded individual with strong, recent (last five years) experience in both OCI and Exadata. Required skills: Oracle Database technologies (RAC, Dataguard, RMAN Backup and Recovery) and Public Cloud Technologies (particularly OCI and AWS) Writing Infrastructure as Code and debugging Terraform and Ansible Managing and maintaining Security procedures including: Implementing network segregation in a public cloud environment (preferably AWS) Incorporating transport encryption to protect data in transit (preferably Oracle) Understanding implementation of database encryption options (preferably Oracle) Conducting Migration Testing (preferably through Oracle and AWS) and implementing secure authentication with OIDC for GitLab runners Maintaining and updating repositories with Git Oracle skills Oracle RDBMS 11.2-23ai experience of supporting Oracle RAC including ASM, AFD, HANFS, TAF. Additional experience of multitenant, TDE and TLS desirable. Specifically in a Linux/Aix OS environment RMAN Backup and recovery OEM, OCI's Db Management Patching and Upgrade experience Track record of supporting highly available mission critical databases Dataguard setup and configuration Data migration tooling Datapump, Golden Gate, ZDM Exadata and Base Database configuration experience in OCI If you feel you have the skills and experience needed for this role; please do apply now. By applying for this job and submitting your CV to Parker Shaw, you acknowledge and give permission for us to pass it to an associate company for resourcing purposes. We outsource some of our resourcing calls to a trusted third-party company and they may call you to discuss this opportunity with you. They will then report back to us with the outcome of their conversation with you, where upon we will decide whether to submit your CV to the end client. Please be assured that the third-party company do not store or control any of your data, this is all done by ourselves (Parker Shaw).

Lead Product Owner Reading (Hybrid/Custom working options available) £95 - £104.46 per hour Active SC Clearance Required UK Nationals Only (SC eligibility required for sensitive MOD/aerospace programmes) Join a global defence and aerospace environment, shaping next-generation digital capabilities across critical MOD and regulated programmes. This is a senior leadership role where you will define product ownership standards, drive delivery excellence, and influence how complex digital products are designed and delivered at scale. The Role As Lead Product Owner, you will take ownership of product management strategy, governance, and delivery assurance across complex digital portfolios. You will lead multiple product streams, set delivery standards, and ensure alignment between business outcomes, technical execution, and long-term value realisation. This role is highly strategic, focusing not only on delivery but on shaping how product ownership is Embedded across large-scale digital transformation programmes. Key Responsibilities Define and evolve product ownership frameworks, governance models, and delivery standards Lead end-to-end delivery of complex, data-driven digital products across multiple teams Own backlog strategy, prioritisation, and value-driven delivery across programmes Align product direction with organisational, portfolio, and MOD objectives Establish strong collaboration between Product Owners, Business Analysts, architects, and engineering teams Oversee supplier and third-party performance, ensuring quality, compliance, and strategic alignment Drive continuous improvement in Agile and Lean product delivery practices Mentor and influence product teams, embedding best practice across the organisation Ensure clear communication between senior stakeholders and delivery teams Translate complex technical and security considerations into clear product strategy Essential Experience Active SC Clearance Proven leadership of product ownership across multiple major programmes Strong background within MOD, Defence Digital, or UK aerospace environments Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and external suppliers Deep understanding of Agile and Lean product delivery frameworks Strong technical awareness across: Digital platforms and infrastructure Security protocols Modern enterprise architectures Proven expertise in backlog management, prioritisation, and value-based delivery Excellent stakeholder engagement with senior leadership Ability to define and operate scalable product governance frameworks Desirable Experience Experience operating at strategic or portfolio product level Strong mentoring or coaching experience within product teams Familiarity with complex defence or regulated digital ecosystems Experience influencing organisational product transformation Why Apply? Senior leadership role shaping defence digital transformation High-impact programmes with national and global significance Opportunity to define product operating models and standards Collaborative, multi-national working environment Flexible hybrid working arrangements Work that directly contributes to critical defence capability

We're looking for three Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our KierBAM team based in Plymouth - Devonport Royal Dockyard. Location: Plymouth - Devonport Royal Dockyard Hours: 45 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us. We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role. Due to the sensitive nature of the site, BPSS security clearance is required. Please note that this process can take up to 8 weeks. Eligibility criteria: Candidates must hold a passport from a NATO or MISWG member country and have resided in the UK for the past 5 years. KierBAM is a Joint Venture partnership between Kier and BAM Nuttall, currently delivering an exciting redevelopment project at a Royal Navy site in Plymouth. We're seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team and play a crucial role in managing all contractual and financial aspects of this significant construction project. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a high-profile development in a secure environment, where your expertise will directly contribute to the successful delivery of vital infrastructure. What will you be responsible for? As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you'll be working within the KierBAM team, supporting them in delivering this important Royal Navy redevelopment project. Your day to day will include: Preparing detailed cost estimates, budgets and financial reports whilst conducting cost planning and control throughout the project lifecycle Reviewing and negotiating contracts, subcontracts and variations, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards Managing procurement processes, evaluating supplier bids and preparing interim and final payment applications Monitoring project progress, forecasting final costs and identifying potential financial risks Collaborating with clients, architects, engineers and contractors whilst mentoring junior team members What are we looking for? This role of Senior Quantity Surveyor is great for you if: You hold a degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or Civil Engineering, with professional accreditation such as RICS or CIOB preferred You have strong experience in quantity surveying within construction or infrastructure projects, ideally within the nuclear or defence sectors You possess strong knowledge of construction contracts, procurement methods and cost control techniques, with proficiency in quantity surveying software You have excellent negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build collaborative relationships across diverse teams You're able to meet eligibility criteria including holding a passport from a NATO or MISWG member country and having resided in the UK for the past 5 years for security clearance purposes Rewards and benefits We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here . Diversity and inclusion Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here . As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview. Due to the nature of this role and the nature of the work at this site, you will be required to complete a Government Security Check (SC) Clearance, which takes place during/before your employment, and is conducted by the Cabinet Office's United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) agency who set out a pre-requisite criteria including residency history. Applicants with convictions will be treated on a case-by-case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's conviction history or the details of any convictions disclosed to us - to read more about our programme to support people with convictions into employment, visit Making Ground . This role will also be subject to further pre-employment checks. We look forward to seeing your application to .

A professional services consultancy is seeking a Full Stack Java Developer on a contract basis. This is a hybrid model and you will be needed onsite in Belfast 3 days a week. This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading global Tier 1 financial institution undergoing a major transformation of its technology landscape. The Full Stack Java Developer must have the following skills: Key Responsibilities: Full Stack Development: Design, develop, and maintain high-quality, scalable, and robust full-stack applications and services using Python, Java, and/or Go. Cloud-Native Engineering: Build and deploy containerized (Docker, Kubernetes) and serverless applications on AWS and GCP, leveraging cloud-native services for compute, data, and messaging. Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Develop and manage cloud infrastructure using IaC principles and tools such as Terraform and Ansible to ensure automated, repeatable, and secure environment provisioning. Operational Excellence (SRE): Embrace a "you build it, you run it" philosophy. Take ownership of the entire life cycle of your services, including automated testing, deployment, monitoring, and operational support. Proactively identify and resolve root causes of issues to ensure service reliability and performance. Risk & Control Management : Adhere to technology standards and risk management frameworks. Identify, assess, and mitigate risks in your designs and code, ensuring all solutions are compliant with security policies and data regulations. CI/CD & Automation: Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate the build, test, and deployment processes, enabling rapid and efficient delivery of new features and fixes. Collaboration & Code Quality: Actively participate in code reviews and adhere to the Developer Manifesto principles, including owning your code, writing meaningful commit messages, and maintaining a clean and tidy repository. Collaborate across teams to promote reuse and reduce duplication. Essential (Core Requirement) Proven experience as a Full Stack Developer/Software Engineer (junior or senior level). Candidates must have Back End and Front End please see below as the breakdown requirements: Strong Back End development expertise in Java or Python or Go (one or more required) Strong Front End/UI development experience

Staff Engineer - Java 17 London, UK (Hybrid) Permanent Up to £85,000 + benefits About the Role This is a chance to join a global technology leader, working alongside one of the UK's most recognisable retail brand, on a large-scale transformation of its digital and engineering ecosystem. You'll be part of a modern, product-led engineering environment, helping shape systems that operate at enterprise scale, with a real focus on innovation, resilience, and customer impact. What you'll be doing As a Staff Engineer, this is more than a senior coding role, you'll act as a technical authority, combining deep hands-on delivery with architecture ownership and engineering leadership. Build and evolve Back End services using Java 17 and Spring Boot Design and implement event-driven architectures using Kafka, including schema evolution, idempotent consumers, and resilient messaging patterns Contribute to system design and architectural decisions across complex, distributed platforms Drive cloud-native engineering practices, working across modern cloud stacks (AWS/Azure) Champion CI/CD and DevOps excellence, with strong exposure to Jenkins and pipeline automation Promote engineering best practices across testing, observability, and secure development Work closely with product and delivery teams in a cross-functional, agile environment Mentor engineers and help raise the technical bar across the team What we're really looking for (Staff-level mindset) This role is for engineers who think in systems, not just services. You'll need: Strong hands-on experience with Java 17+, Spring Boot, and modern Back End engineering Proven delivery of event-driven systems (Kafka) in production environments Deep understanding of CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins) and DevOps principles Experience building cloud-native systems (AWS) with scalability and reliability in mind Strong grounding in automated testing (unit, integration, contract, performance) What sets you apart at Staff level This is where the role really differentiates beyond coding: Architecture-first thinking Strong experience with distributed systems design, trade-offs, and scalability Deep understanding of Clean/Hexagonal Architecture, SOLID, CQRS, resilience patterns Event-driven & Domain-driven design Experience modelling systems using DDD (bounded contexts, domain events, aggregates) Strong grasp of asynchronous communication and system boundaries Engineering leadership Ability to influence technical direction and standards Comfortable mentoring and elevating other engineers Pragmatic decision-making balancing delivery vs engineering quality Operational excellence mindset Experience with observability (logs, metrics, tracing) and production systems Exposure to secure coding, reliability engineering, and performance tuning Nice to have Experience with Kubernetes, containers, or infrastructure as code (Terraform) Familiarity with NoSQL (MongoDB), caching (Redis), and data optimisation Exposure to test frameworks (Playwright, Selenium) Some Front End awareness (React/TypeScript) Experience integrating with enterprise systems or complex data flows

IT Security Manager An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, hands-on IT Security Manager to lead a small in-house security team and drive the ongoing evolution of a modern cyber security function. This role is ideal for a senior or lead Security Engineer ready to step into management, combining technical expertise with team leadership and strategic influence. Role The IT Security Manager will take ownership of the organisation's cyber security posture across systems, infrastructure, and cloud environments. Acting as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, the role blends hands-on technical involvement with leadership and strategic oversight. Key Responsibilities Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing cyber security team Own and deliver the IT security strategy, policies, and best practices Oversee day-to-day security operations (SIEM, EDR, incident response, vulnerability management) Ensure compliance with frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls and GDPR Manage risk assessments, remediation planning, and continuous improvement initiatives Secure cloud and hybrid environments ( Azure/AWS ) Act as the escalation point for complex security incidents and threats Collaborate with engineering and infrastructure teams to embed Secure by Design principles Manage third-party security vendors and services Lead audits, compliance activities, and incident response planning Drive security awareness and foster a strong security culture across the business Key Skills & Experience Proven experience in a cyber security leadership or senior-level role Strong hands-on background in security operations and engineering Experience with tools such as SIEM (Splunk), EDR, and vulnerability scanning platforms Solid understanding of cloud security (Azure, AWS) and enterprise IT environments Knowledge of identity & access management (IAM, MFA, RBAC, PAM) Experience with risk management and ISO 27001 compliance Understanding of incident response, threat detection, and DevSecOps practices Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical risk into business terms Desirable Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, CRISC or CEH Cloud certifications (AZ-500, AWS Security Specialty) Exposure to Splunk ES

Civils Quantity Surveyor Your new company A leading civil engineering and construction contractor with a strong presence across the UK is seeking a Civils Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team. The organisation is known for delivering major infrastructure projects to an exceptional standard and offers long-term career stability, professional development and the chance to work on high-profile schemes. The role will be based in Belfast with regular travel throughout the UK. Your new role As a Civils Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for the commercial management of civil engineering projects from procurement through to final account. You will prepare valuations, manage subcontractor accounts, assess variations and ensure accurate cost reporting throughout the project lifecycle. You will work closely with operational teams to monitor progress, manage risk and maintain strong financial control. The role requires a proactive approach, strong commercial awareness and the ability to work effectively across multiple project locations. What you'll need to succeed To succeed in this role, you should have proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the civil engineering sector and a solid understanding of NEC contracts. You will need strong analytical and communication skills, the ability to manage multiple workstreams and confidence in dealing with subcontractors, clients and project teams. Flexibility to travel across the UK is essential, as is a commitment to delivering high-quality commercial support. What you'll get in return You will receive a competitive salary and benefits package, along with the opportunity to work with a respected contractor delivering significant infrastructure projects. The company offers excellent prospects for career progression, ongoing professional development and a supportive working environment where your contribution will be valued. 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.

Senior AI Engineer Manchester A growing technology-led business is seeking a Senior AI Engineer to play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering its AI strategy. This is a senior-level, hands-on position responsible for designing, building, and deploying enterprise-grade AI solutions that drive measurable business value across the organisation. Working closely with IT, Data, Engineering, and senior business stakeholders, you will lead the development and implementation of advanced AI solutions, leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), AI Agents, Machine Learning, and Azure AI services. You will provide technical leadership, establish best practices, and help build the organisation s long-term AI capability. The business is investing heavily in AI and is looking for someone who can combine deep technical expertise with strategic thinking, taking solutions from concept through to production deployment and adoption. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in AI Engineering combined with a robust Data Science background, enabling them to develop, evaluate, and optimise AI solutions that deliver measurable business outcomes. This role would suit an experienced AI professional who enjoys solving complex business challenges, mentoring others, influencing technical direction, and delivering innovative AI solutions at scale. Role Purpose As a Senior AI Engineer, you will lead the design, development, deployment, and optimisation of enterprise AI solutions, ensuring they are secure, scalable, maintainable, and aligned to business objectives. You will act as a subject matter expert for AI technologies, helping to define architecture, establish standards, and guide the organisation s AI roadmap while remaining hands-on with implementation. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and deploy advanced AI and Machine Learning solutions to solve complex business challenges. Lead the architecture and implementation of production-grade AI applications using LLMs, RAG pipelines, AI Agents, and Azure AI services. Provide technical leadership across AI initiatives, ensuring solutions follow best practices for scalability, security, performance, and governance. Own the full AI development lifecycle, from discovery and proof-of-concept through to production deployment and business adoption. Develop and optimise AI models, prompt engineering frameworks, vector databases, and retrieval systems. Design and implement AI agent architectures, workflow automation, and API integrations. Collaborate with Infrastructure and Engineering teams to deploy AI solutions securely within enterprise environments. Ensure solutions leverage Private Endpoints, secure networking, identity management, and enterprise-grade governance controls. Establish monitoring, evaluation, and observability frameworks for AI systems, including hallucination detection, model drift monitoring, performance tracking, and cost optimisation. Partner with operational and commercial stakeholders to identify high-value AI opportunities and define business cases. Measure and report on AI project outcomes, including efficiency gains, automation benefits, cost savings, and customer experience improvements. Mentor and support other technical team members, promoting AI best practices and knowledge sharing across the organisation. Contribute to the development of the organisation s AI strategy, roadmap, and future capability. Required Experience Essential Significant commercial experience in AI Engineering, Machine Learning Engineering, Applied AI, or Data Science roles. Expert-level Python development skills and deep experience with modern AI/ML frameworks and SDKs. Proven experience designing and deploying production-grade RAG solutions and LLM-powered applications. Strong experience building and deploying AI agents, orchestration frameworks, and automated workflows. Experience with Azure AI Services, Azure OpenAI, Azure Machine Learning, or equivalent enterprise AI platforms. Strong understanding of enterprise cloud architecture, including VNets, Entra ID, API Gateways, networking, and secure integrations. Experience deploying and managing AI workloads within production environments. Strong SQL and data engineering skills, working with both structured and unstructured datasets. Ability to translate complex datasets into actionable insights and AI-driven business solutions. Experience implementing AI governance, security, monitoring, and operational best practices. Excellent communication, leadership, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills. Highly Desirable Strong Data Science background, with experience in statistical modelling, predictive analytics, feature engineering, experimentation, and model evaluation. Experience applying Data Science methodologies to solve complex business problems and identify opportunities for AI adoption. Experience with GenAIOps, LLMOps, MLOps, and AI observability platforms. Exposure to Computer Vision, OCR, Voice AI, Conversational AI, or multimodal AI solutions. Experience working within operational, retail, automotive, logistics, or customer-centric organisations. Knowledge of Responsible AI, AI governance frameworks, and regulatory considerations. Previous experience leading AI initiatives, mentoring engineers, or helping define AI strategy and roadmap. Experience building or contributing to an AI Centre of Excellence or internal AI capability function. What We're Looking For We're looking for someone who combines deep technical expertise with commercial awareness and a pragmatic approach to AI delivery. You'll be comfortable operating at both strategic and hands-on levels, engaging with senior stakeholders while also designing, developing, and deploying solutions yourself. You should be passionate about emerging AI technologies and have a track record of turning innovative ideas into production-ready solutions that create measurable business value. Salary & Benefits Competitive salary depending on experience Quarterly bonus scheme Hybrid working arrangement 3 days in the office / 2 days remote Opportunity to lead and shape enterprise AI capability Exposure to high-profile AI transformation initiatives Strong long-term career progression opportunities Ongoing investment in training, certifications, and professional development Interested? If you're an experienced AI Engineer or Data Science professional looking to take ownership of impactful AI initiatives and help shape the future direction of AI within a growing organisation, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now for the Senior AI Engineer opportunity in Manchester. Senior AI Engineer Manchester

Position: 3rd Line Engineer Location: Milton Park Salary: 38k-44k Hybrid: - 2 days per week in office Benefits 25+ Days Holiday and rising (plus bank holidays) Flexible working (WFH incentives) Bupa Cash Plan Electric Vehicle Scheme Cycle Scheme Discounted Gym Membership Paid Charity Day Car Parking Come and work for one of the UK's leading technology specialists, proudly recognised as a World Class Place to Work by Best Companies, a nationally respected benchmark for employee engagement and workplace excellence. We were also ranked as the Technology Company to Work For in the UK, reflecting our culture, our people, and our commitment to being an employer of choice. Primary Purpose: The Tier 3 team are tasked with handling the senior escalation of cases raised to the Service Delivery department. In addition, a successful applicant for the role of a Tier 3 engineer, in addition to being a highly skilled generalist, will be expected to pursue at least one line of specialisation within our supported baselines (Security, Backup & Disaster Recovery, Networking, Cloud Infrastructure etc.) Key Responsibilities Key Responsibilities: Manage incident and request tickets ensuring established SLA's are met. Being the first point of contact for escalations from Tier 2 engineers. Ensure all support requests/alerts are logged and that the client remains updated throughout the lifecycle of the request. Monitor and maintain client's Infrastructure and systems. Proactively respond to monitoring alerts and notifications. Servicing tasks within client on/offboarding processes. Ensuring that all role specific KPI's and targets are met as an individual and as a part of the wider team objectives. Providing a strong, coherent and proactive communication standard when engaging with internal departments. Providing a strong, coherent and proactive communication standard when engaging with current and prospective clients. Person Specification: Minimum: Experience with Microsoft Azure (Virtual Servers, Backup & Disaster Recovery, Networking, AVD, Hybrid deployments). Experience with current generation security technologies and services (AV, firewalls, CA policies, RBAC, managed threat response, identity threat, mail & web filter systems). Experience working with Backup & Disaster Recovery processes. Experience with internal networking infrastructure and management (DHCP, DNS, NPS/RADIUS, managed/unmanaged switches, firewalls, wireless, VPN technologies). Experience with cloud led identity/management/policy systems (Intune, Entra, ABM) Experience with physical and hybrid hypervisor technologies (VMWare, Hyper-V) Experience with Microsoft Server OS (management, maintenance, administrative tooling and deployment). Excellent knowledge of scripting and RPA automations Excellent communication skills. Excellent troubleshooting and problem resolution skills. Excellent client service. Strive to continuous improvement Able to work independently under pressure Minimum of 4 years' IT experience in a corporate or services environment Driving license and own transport essential Desirable: Experience or certification in any of the following technologies Watchguard, FortiGate, Sophos, Smoothwall firewalls Sophos Anti-Virus HPE/Aruba, Cisco, Dell, Unifi switching VMWare ESXI & Microsoft Hyper-V Microsoft Azure Apple Business Manager Google Workspace Ubiquiti, Meraki wireless Mimecast, Barracuda mail filtering Veeam, Datto, Acronis, Barracuda backup & disaster recovery INDIT Planet Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Planet Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Planet Recruitment. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information. Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted after application, if you do not hear back from us within 7 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the position.

Role: Connectivity Service Desk Team Leader Location: London (Hybrid Working) Salary: Up to 50,000 + Bonus Benefits: Employee Share Plan, Private Healthcare, Pension, Life Assurance, Income Protection, Enhanced Annual Leave, Mental Health Support, Hybrid Working and more. Our client, a leading provider of connectivity, managed IT and cybersecurity services, is seeking a Connectivity Service Desk Team Leader to lead a team of network professionals responsible for supporting and maintaining critical network infrastructure. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on network engineering expertise, offering the opportunity to shape operational excellence, mentor engineers, and support the continued growth of a high-performing networking function. What you'll do Lead, develop and mentor a team of Network Engineers delivering customer-focused support services. Act as a senior escalation point for complex networking incidents, requests and changes. Troubleshoot and resolve advanced network issues in collaboration with customers and third-party suppliers. Commission, maintain and upgrade network infrastructure across a service provider environment. Manage network changes and ensure minimal disruption to services. Develop and maintain operational processes, procedures and technical documentation. Build and maintain a comprehensive knowledge base for the wider team. Ensure network infrastructure documentation remains accurate and up to date. Support network operations outside of core business hours when required for planned or emergency activities. Drive continuous improvement across service delivery, operational processes and team performance. You'll work closely with network operations, engineering teams, customers and external suppliers to maintain service quality, improve operational efficiency and support business growth. What we're looking for Minimum 5 years' experience within a Service Desk, ISP, MSP or similar networking environment. Proven experience leading technical teams while remaining hands-on technically. Strong knowledge of routing, switching and wireless technologies. Solid understanding of TCP/IP, OSI models, MPLS and VPLS deployment and management. Extensive experience supporting Juniper networking environments within a service provider setting. Strong understanding of MPLS, RSVP, VPLS, BGP Route Reflectors and dual-stack networking. Experience with scripting, automation and network automation tooling. Knowledge of DDoS mitigation technologies and best practices. Familiarity with compliance and governance frameworks such as PCI DSS, ISO 27001 and ITIL. Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership capability, a proactive approach to problem solving and a passion for delivering exceptional customer service within a fast-paced and evolving technical environment. Desirable Skills & Certifications CCNA CCNP JNCIA-Junos Fortinet NSE Certifications SolarWinds Certified Professional ITIL Foundation Degree qualification or equivalent commercial experience Experience with CRM and ERP platforms such as Salesforce or Oracle Why join? Opportunity to lead a highly skilled networking team. Work within a growing technology organisation investing heavily in infrastructure and services. Significant scope to influence operational processes and technical strategy. Excellent package including bonus, share scheme and comprehensive benefits. Supportive culture focused on collaboration, development and continuous improvement. Apply now to lead critical connectivity services and help shape the future of a growing network operations function.