About Arup

Dedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of designers, consultants and experts working globally.

At Arup you will have the opportunity to collaborate on ambitious projects - delivering remarkable outcomes for clients and communities, and to do socially useful work that has meaning.

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set it apart for over 75 years, and now is your opportunity to join.

Job description - the role

AMS is the world’s leading provider of Talent Acquisition and Management Services. Our contingent Workforce Solutions (CWS) service acts as an extension of our clients’ recruitment team and provides professional interim and temporary resources. We partner with Arup to support contingent recruitment processes. On behalf of Arup, we are looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer for a 6 month contract based in Manchester.

Role - Senior Electrical Engineer

We have an opportunity for a driven senior electrical engineer looking for technically challenging work on one of Europe’s engineering sites to join our established ISA CE&I Engineering delivery team in Whitehaven. You will be client-facing, run projects and help to develop and inspire junior engineers.

As a Senior Electrical Engineer with drive and experience, you will be a key part of the CE&I team leadership; managing multi-disciplinary projects while providing technical support and mentoring to the other engineers. Your role will involve managing in a dynamic and stimulating environment with many opportunities to apply your knowledge and expertise to a range of exciting projects.

You will take an active role in pushing forward the electrical team members’ skills and abilities in the Whitehaven office, including supervising and training junior engineers. You will run infrastructure projects of various sizes, taking an active role in project leadership and client-facing activity. You will be involved in and overseeing feasibility, full design duties and site stage activities of major and minor projects (new and refurbishment).

Essential Skills and Knowledge

A demonstrable track record of successful delivery within an electrical and/or control & instrumentation engineering role/environment including:

• MV / LV power design and distribution
• Building services systems including fire alarm, security, lighting design, lightning protection, earthing etc
• Control & Instrumentation systems
• Strong track record of running project teams
• A clear understanding of, or experience within a client-facing & construction environment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Adaptable, resilient and able to work in multi-disciplinary settings
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Professional, organised, and highly methodical
• Demonstrable knowledge of engineering was a key attribute. Have worked within a regulated and quality assured system in roles reliant upon professional engineering judgment and design was a major part of the role.
• Knowledge of relevant design tools, techniques and related methods, e.g. IT systems, BIM, thermal/energy analysis, calculations packages, etc.

Desirable Skills and Knowledge

• Experience of working in a wide variety of sectors, infrastructure & nuclear would be advantageous.
• Good knowledge of BS 7671 and related documents
• Good knowledge of CDM regulations
• CAD, Revit, Amtech & other digital design packages knowledge & skills
• Ability to think outside the specialism and integrate multi-disciplinary requirements into holistic, coordinated solutions focusing on constructability & working with contractors.

Qualifications

• IEng or CEng Professional Registration status through IET, CIBSE, or other relevant body. Degree qualified: likely Masters Engineering Degree or equivalent.

Security

Holding a P4/P1 pass and BPSS/SC clearance will be a distinct advantage. Otherwise, the role holder will be required to obtain the following clearances:

• Basic Clearance (BPSS)
• P4/P1 Pass
• Scottish Disclosure or equivalent as defined by Sellafield Ltd

About the client

Diversity at Arup:

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. Guided by its values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Arup creates and contributes to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Arup’s internal employee networks support their inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion - creating a space for everyone to express themselves and make a positive difference.

If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and speak to one of our Sourcing Specialists.

AMS are committed to providing all our candidates with the opportunity to perform at their best throughout the recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any additional support or reasonable adjustments during the screening process and we will work with you and Arup to identify the best solution to meet your requirements.

AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business.

Job title:AI Design Analyst (AI Foundry)Location- YBS Leeds and Bradford (3 days week onsite)Role descriptionWe are looking for an experienced AI Design Analyst (AI Foundry) with Function Data & AI 10+ years of experience to take end-to-end ownership.Key responsibilities: (Up to 10, Avoid repetition) Assess and shape AI and Copilot Use Cases aligned to strategic business objectives, shaping them into well defined proposals with clear value hypotheses and measurable success criteria. Engage with business teams to conduct deep analysis of business problems, workflows, processes and decision points to determine where AI can improve outcomes, efficiency or customer experience. Design AI enabled workflows, prompt patterns, user interactions and human in the loop models that maximise safety, transparency and user trust. Assess solution feasibility by evaluating data readiness, technical constraints, ethical considerations, compliance requirements and operational impacts. Map end to end processes, decision points, data dependencies and required human oversight. Assess feasibility, data readiness, ethical considerations and AI specific risks. Design AI enabled workflows, prompts and user experiences for Copilot scenarios. Support experimentation, prototyping and MVP definition with delivery teams. Ensure responsible AI principles (e.g., transparency, explainability, ISO42001) are incorporated into all designs Support experimentation and prototyping by defining MVP scope, evaluation criteria, testing parameters and adoption-readiness indicators. Engage with colleagues across the business to capture user perspectives, refine user needs, and ensure solutions align to real operational challenges and behaviours. Ensure responsible AI principles are embedded from design, including explainability, traceability, fairness, appropriate safeguards and risk informed checks. Provide structured analysis to support business cases, investment decisions, risk assessments, and prioritisation discussions at AI governance forums. Collaborate with teams to ensure designs are implementable, sustainable and aligned to enterprise architecture. Maintain a library of design artefacts, patterns and re usable assets to support repeatability and uplift design maturity across the AI Foundry. Managing escalations supporting the wider Data & AI Leadership team.Key skills/knowledge/experience: (Up to 10, Avoid repetition) Translate Divisional priorities into plans and deliverables to deliver overall Group strategic priorities Build the capability & capacity of functional resources to drive sustained commercial success Interpret & communicate the priorities for the Function, motivating and developing a high performing team Own functional priorities, applying specialist expertise to put the customer at the heart of everything and drive a profitable business Initiate and develop critical external and internal relationships which create value, collaborating to deliver commercial and customer priorities. Role model YBS Values, champion diversity and challenge behavior contrary to the Values Identify, define & oversee management of risks associated with delivery across YBS Uphold corporate legal & regulatory responsibilities Implement and manage transformation activity & harness innovation to create a high performing & sustainable businessPerson specificationFunctional/Technical (Role Specific)Essential Higher education qualification (or equivalent experience) in Ethics, Law, Risk Management, Social Sciences, Data/Computer Science or relevant field Proven experience working in digital, data or AI programmes in complex or regulated environments. Skilled at mapping processes, decision flows and user journeys to identify where AI, automation or Copilot can add value. Understanding of core AI concepts including LLMs, prompt engineering, automation, decision support and responsible AI. Experience assessing data quality, readiness, lineage and feasibility for AI enabled solutions. Ability to design end to end AI workflows including prompts, orchestration, guardrails and human in the loop models. Skilled in user research, facilitation, co design and requirements gathering workshops. Working knowledge of Copilot and Power Platform as well as Service Design/UX. Working knowledge of Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, including senior level engagement. Commercial awareness and a value driven mindset. Familiarity with responsible AI and risk aware delivery practices. Familiarity with AI ethics, fairness, transparency and accountability principles Ability to translate complex technical and regulatory concepts into practical guidance Use of professional networks and external influencers with clear evidence of learning and development to build and maintain skills and expertise. Ability to be flexible and adaptable with the pace of technology and AI change.Sector (desirable) Understanding of financial services industry, markets and competitors Understanding of how financial services organisations operate and the associated regulatory environment, or other regulated industries. Awareness of the Mutual Sector and the needs and interests of Members.Commercial Ability to work with autonomy and make operational decisions Experience of delivering organisational change. Understanding of related functions and/or services outside of the role’s direct remit. Experience of managing a set of internal and external stakeholder relationships.Interpersonal Good interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain strong working relationships Ability to work effectively in diverse teams. A problem-solving approach with curiosity and proactivity to engage and understand both the strategic business goals and our customer’s needs Ability to identify areas of improvement and create innovative approaches to delivering better quality service. Experience working in cross-functional teams and agile environments Ability to identify, nurture and realize the potential in others Strong communication, engagement and influencing skills Ability to effectively represent YBS through building collaborative relationships.

Role DetailsRole/Job Title: PEGA Developer
Work Location: London / Edinburgh
Role Type: Contracting
Mode of Working: Hybrid
Hybrid Requirement: 2 days in officeThe RolePEGA DeveloperYour Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain PEGA-based applications and workflows to support data-driven banking use cases, ensuring scalability, performance, and reliability.
Collaborate with business stakeholders, data analysts, and product owners to translate functional and analytical requirements into effective Pega solutions.
Build and configure case management solutions, including case lifecycles, SLAs, routing, approvals, and exception handling.
Develop and manage Pega rules, data pages, decision tables, and integrations to enable seamless data flow across banking systems and analytics platforms.
Implement business rules and decision logic that support analytics, reporting, and operational decision-making.
Design and develop user interfaces using Pega UI frameworks, ensuring usability, consistency, and alignment with enterprise standards.
Perform unit testing, debugging, and performance tuning, proactively identifying and resolving defects and bottlenecks.
Support application releases and deployments, working closely with DevOps, QA, and support teams across environments.
Contribute to best practices, design standards, and reusable assets, and provide knowledge sharing and mentoring within the development team.Your ProfileEssential Skills / Knowledge / Experience Strong hands-on experience in Pega Platform with proven delivery of end-to-end Pega applications in enterprise environments.
Expertise in Pega Case Management includes lifecycle design, stages, steps, SLAs, approvals, and exception handling.
Sound knowledge of Pega architecture and rule resolution, including class structure, rulesets, circumstancing, inheritance, and performance tuning.
Experience in building integrations using REST/SOAP services, JSON/XML, and handling real-time and batch data exchanges with upstream/downstream systems.
Strong understanding of data modelling in Pega, including Data Pages, data transforms, decision tables, and report definitions.
Hands-on experience with Pega UI development, including Sections, Harnesses, Views (Cosmos / UI-Kit), and responsive design principles.
Experience in decisioning and analytics features such as Pega Decision Tables, Strategies, and basic exposure to Customer Decision Hub or business rules supporting analytics use cases.
Working knowledge of banking and financial services domain
Proficiency in debugging, performance analysis, and issue resolution using Pega Tracer, PAL, and log analysis.
Experience working in Agile / Scrum delivery models, collaborating with product owners, data teams, and QA to deliver incremental business value.

Role/Job title: Starburst Developer
Work Location: London (2 days in a week MUFG Client Office)
The RoleStarburst DeveloperYour responsibilities: Design and maintain data pipelines using Starburst and related technologies.
Optimize query performance and resolve data processing bottlenecks.
Manage databases to ensure high availability, reliability and security.
Integrate Starburst with various data sources including cloud services and APIs.
Monitor data pipelines and troubleshoot issues proactively.
Collaborate with business users and stakeholders on data requirements.
Maintain comprehensive and up-to-date documentation for data processes.
Stay current with data engineering advancements and propose innovative solutions.
Implement best practices for data quality assurance and testing.Your ProfileEssential skills/knowledge/experience: (Up to 10, Avoid repetition) Minimum 8+ Years of Strong hands-on experience with Starburst Enterprise or Denodo Tool
Advanced SQL skills, including query optimization and performance tuning.
Experience with cloud data platforms (Snowflake, Databricks)
Proficiency in any Scripting language (e.g. Python/Scala)
Proficiency in data analytics and data engineeringDesirable skills/knowledge/experience: (As applicable) Handson experience Starburst or Denodo data virtualization
Data Integration background
Database development experience in any database (Oracle, SQL Server)
Banking domain preferred.

Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

Huddersfield, UK

Contract // Full Time Permanent hire

4 Days Onsite

Requirements

• Bachelor’s/Masters degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Previous experience in a similar role within the Aerospace and Defense industry.
• Experience in heavy engineering industry, power transmission systems, gears and gear box
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems and industry standards (e.g., AS9100, ISO 9001)
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems and standards.
• Proficient in root cause analysis and failure mode analysis techniques.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on team, quality and continuous improvement.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Digital measurement methodology, there will be a requirement to develop programmes to automate the post process of measurement data sets and implement training in the use of these tools to the production and quality teams
• Working knowledge of the manufacturing methods of rotating components including, but not limited to, turning, boring and milling
• Working knowledge of engineering, manufacturing techniques
• Detailed understanding of dimensional measurement systems and principles
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and create/ approve stage manufacturing drawings
• Review drawings, GD&T, materials and finishes for manufacturability and inspection viability.

Key Responsibilities

• To have a good understanding of the implications and practices associated with heat treatment processes
• Define critical characteristics, process controls and inspection strategies.
• Identify manufacturing risks (process capability, tooling, distortion, yield, rework, scrap).
• Support PFMEA, control plans and first-article inspection strategies.
• Support supplier onboarding and part industrialisation from prototype to series production.
• Validate machining strategies, tooling plans and inspection methods prior to release.
• Perform supplier technical audits and manufacturing readiness reviews (MRR).
• Define manufacturing routes and process assumptions for new and modified designs.
• Provide manufacturing sign-off at design gates (PDR, CDR, release to manufacture).
• To be the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for gear profile generation (hobbing, shaping, and profile grinding) and finish grinding (journals & cones/ thrust faces), liaising between the Design Engineering team and the machine tool operators.
• To provide guidance of manufacturability of components and capability of the machine tools to ensure a right first time approach is achievable and to support the design projects in design reviews, providing clear input
• To lead PFMEAs; incl. process mapping, risk mitigation and creation/ approval of procedures and protocols

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior EC&I Engineer to support the discipline Lead Engineer by providing technical delivery of schedule items, inclusive of relevant engineering underpinning for which through collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team / wider SL stakeholders.

**** Only apply if you are a British Citizen and passport holder and not have worked outside the UK during the past 5 years. Candidates can start with BPSS security clearance whilst higher level clearance is being undertaken. ****

This is a full time 6 month contract role inside IR35 based in Warrington 1-2 days a week office presence (Other SL location may be considered) and 3-4 days remotely but can be negotiated based on personal circumstance.

ROLE DESCRIPTION

The candidate shall be able to reference recent employment history where the CE&I Senior Engineer role has been successfully undertaken and shall be capable of the following:

Deriving high level engineering solutions through structured optioneering processes down-selection of instrumentation / remote handling systems.

Deriving engineering specifications inclusive of structured requirements management and validation.

Determining data requirements for a waste tracking / records management capability, in accordance with site regulatory requirements particularly defining the interfaces between Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT) systems.

Producing design drawings and documentation at all applicable stages of the Sellafield Gated Process.

Engaging other disciplines and wider SL stakeholders at key lifecycle points, including an awareness of basic project management fundamentals.

Ensuring deliverables are completed in line with the SL checking and approval processes.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Must have significant demonstratable experience in CE&I Project Delivery - Translating user requirements and technical specification into fully engineered, safe and legal design solution.

Specification and down-selection of process instrumentation systems.

Experience of structured requirements management / optioneering practices.

Re. tracking capability per Role Description: determining high-level solutions for data management capabilities, prior to dedicated IT / OT delivery projects.

Have the ability to work as part of an integrated delivery team, and individually, working within sometimes restrictive time constraints assuming responsibility for providing engineering deliverables and conducting technical investigations.

Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Have strong interpersonal skills and be able to interact with people at all levels.

Demonstrable understanding of the legislative and regulatory environment in which Sellafield operates, including those covering safety, design, and operation of plant including Nuclear Installations Act, Site Licence Conditions, HASAWA, EWR, IRR.

Demonstrable experience in highly-regulated industries.

Qualification shall be in a related engineering discipline (Electrical & Electronic / Controls & Instruments).

DESIRABLE

Experience of conducting wider stakeholder engagement within Sellafield, i.e., liaison with Technical specialists, Capabilities / Centre(s) of Experience, regulatory officials, plant Operations / Maintenance / Engineering entities, ISO / IT entities.

Experience of nuclear encapsulation / grout flood-filling applications.

Existing P1/P4 pass and Sellafield IT holder, including knowledge of SEMS/SLMS.

D03760 (Sellafield Design Change Awareness) and D03770 (Sellafield Checking & Approvals) completed within the last 3 years.

AutoCAD 2D / Client IT Systems (MS Office, Cimage, AVEVA etc.)

Degree Qualified in Electrical / Electronic Engineering

City and Guilds 2382 - Understand the Requirements of Electrical Installations BS 7671:2018 (2022)

Professional registration with a relevant institute (I.e IET, IoP, InstMC)

TUV Functional Safety Certification (or equivalent)

Help Shape the Future of High-Regulated Systems – Expert Senior EC&I Engineer Needed!

Our Client has a requirement for a Senior EC&I Engineer, who will be required to work on a contract basis in Warrington.

Role Purpose:

• Support the discipline Lead Engineer by providing technical delivery of schedule items.
• Provide relevant engineering underpinning through collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team and wider industry stakeholders.
• Oversee the translation of complex user requirements into fully engineered, safe, and legal design solutions.

Job Role Responsibilities:

• Deriving high-level engineering solutions through structured optioneering processes and the down-selection of instrumentation/remote handling systems.
• Developing engineering specifications, including structured requirements management and validation.
• Determining data requirements for tracking and records management capabilities in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Defining critical interfaces between Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT) systems.
• Producing comprehensive design drawings and documentation at all applicable stages of the gated design process.
• Engaging other disciplines and stakeholders at key lifecycle points while maintaining awareness of project management fundamentals.
• Ensuring all deliverables are completed in line with rigorous checking and approval processes.

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:

• Related engineering discipline (Electrical & Electronic / Controls & Instruments). Degree qualification and Professional Registration (IET, IoP, InstMC) are highly desirable.
• Significant demonstrable experience in EC&I project delivery within highly regulated industries (e.g., Nuclear).
• Strong understanding of legislative and regulatory environments, including the Nuclear Installations Act, HASAWA, EWR, and IRR.
• Experience in process instrumentation systems and determining solutions for data management capabilities prior to IT/OT delivery.
• Soft Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work individually or as part of an integrated delivery team under restrictive time constraints.
• Experience with nuclear encapsulation, functional safety (TUV), BS 7671:2018 (18th Edition), AutoCAD 2D, and specific gated process training (Design Change Awareness/Checking & Approvals).

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Senior EC&I Engineer looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.

Security Engineer Infrastructure / Cryptography / Automation
£500£700 per day (Inside IR35)
Cheshire 2 days per week onsite (mandatory)
Initial 12-month contract

Atrium EMEA are supporting a world-leading IT services client on their search for multiple Security Engineers to join a long-term financial services programme.

We are hiring across several specialist areas within secure enterprise infrastructure. These roles sit within a highly regulated environment and require strong hands-on engineering capability.

We are particularly interested in professionals with experience in one or more of the following areas:

Cryptography engineering, including Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) such as Thales, Entrust or IBM platforms
Infrastructure and security engineering across Windows, Unix/Linux, networking and firewalls
Python-based automation, REST API integration and workflow improvement within secure environments

These are build-focused engineering roles not support or helpdesk positions. Candidates should have experience working within enterprise or financial services environments and be comfortable operating within structured, security-controlled infrastructure.

Key Requirements:

Strong hands-on engineering background within security or infrastructure
Experience working within regulated enterprise environments
Ability to work onsite in Cheshire 2 days per week
Willingness to support occasional data centre deployments where required

This is an excellent opportunity to join a long-term programme delivering critical secure infrastructure within a major financial services environment.

Data and Security Network Engineer - F5, Skyhigh Web Gateway proxies, VPN, Cisco

• Proven experience (5 years) as a Load Balancing and Proxy Network Engineer.
• Proven experience (5 years) implementing and configuring Cisco Switches and Routers.
• Strong proficiency in configuring and managing load balancers (F5 and AVI) and proxies (Skyhigh Web Gateway).
• In-depth knowledge of network protocols, security principles, and best practices.
• Experience in troubleshooting and resolving complex network issues.
• Relevant certifications (eg, F5, AVI, Cisco) will be an advantage.

As a Data and Security Network Engineer, your skills will include:

• Experience with load balancing technologies (F5, AVI)
• Ability to configure Skyhigh Web Gateway proxies.
• Strong DMZ architecture and engineering Experience
• Experience and working knowledge of VPN designs and configuration on Cisco platforms.
• Experience and working knowledge of BGP and Multicast
• Working knowledge of DNS

Inside IR35 - initial 12 month contract (to be extended) - candidate can be based near Manchester/Liverpool/Stoke/Birmingham

Role Title: CISO Security Consultant

Location: Knutsford, Cheshire/ Hybrid - 2/3 days per week onsite

Duration: 8 months

Rate: 465 per day inside ir35

We’re looking for a proactive Security Consultant to assess, design, and strengthen secure systems across infrastructure and applications. You’ll bring hands-on expertise in areas such as networking, application security, pentesting, databases, or operating systems (Linux/Windows), along with a strong grasp of risk management and secure design principles.

CISSP is highly desirable (additional certifications a bonus). Strong analytical skills, clear communication, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively are essential. Familiarity with MS Office, Confluence, and Jira is advantageous.

Role Description

As a Security Consultant, you will work closely with clients and internal teams to assess, design, and enhance secure systems. You will provide expert guidance across infrastructure, applications, and enterprise environments, ensuring best practices and industry standards are consistently applied.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong experience in at least one of the following areas:

• Computer networking
• Application security
• Cryptography (desirable but not essential)
• Penetration testing
• Databases
• Operating systems (Linux and/or Windows)

• Solid understanding of security principles, risk management, and secure design
• Ability to assess vulnerabilities and recommend practical remediation strategies
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Certifications

• CISSP certification is highly desirable
• Additional security certifications (e.g., CEH, CISM, OSCP, Security+) would be advantageous

Desirable IT Skills

• Proficiency in MS Office
• Experience using Confluence
• Familiarity with Jira

What We’re Looking For

• A proactive and detail-oriented professional
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills
• A commitment to continuous learning and professional development

Software Engineer II Hybrid: Manchester (1 day a week) Inside IR35: £500 Duration: 6 months Tech Stack: Java / Spring Boot, SQL Server, AWS, Kubernetes, CI/CD. Node.js/Python and SSIS experience is a bonus. A technology‑driven team is seeking an experienced Software Engineer II to support the design, build and operation of backend services within a financial data environment. This role is ideal for someone who values strong engineering practices, autonomy, and cross‑functional collaboration. You will help develop and operate backend systems that deliver accurate, timely financial data to critical enterprise processes. The role includes hands-on development, production support, and ensuring compliance with key regulatory frameworks such as SOX and GDPR/PII. Java / Spring Boot Python & Node.js Microsoft SQL Server, SQL optimisation SSIS (bonus) AWS Kubernetes, Docker CI/CD tooling Infrastructure as Code (TypeScript, AWS CDK) Exposure to Apache Spark is a plusIf this sounds like you, please apply. Please click to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement. To find out more about Computer Futures please visit Computer Futures, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC(phone number removed) England and Wales

ROLE TITLE: Junior Commercial Associate
LOCATION: Manchester - Hybrid working (2-3 days per week onsite)
CLEARANCE: BPSS (SC not required)
The ideal candidate will be eligible to undergo BPSS clearance.
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Until 31st December 2026 (likely extension)

About the Role
We are recruiting for a Junior Commercial Associate to join our Experis Consultancy team, supporting a Commercial Management project. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone at the start of their commercial career who is looking to build a strong foundation within commercial management. You will work directly with an experienced Project Lead, gaining hands-on exposure to our client’s commercial processes, including pricing requests, Statement of Work (SoW) generation, and DCA processes. As your confidence grows, you will have the opportunity to take ownership of the commercial process from start to finish. The role offers significant development opportunities, including running internal client meetings, managing multi-million-pound budgets, and building strong client relationships that contribute to successful project sign-offs. This role sits within a small, collaborative team of two and offers excellent exposure across stakeholder management, commercial governance, and project coordination.

Job Purpose / The Role
To support the Project Lead in delivering effective commercial management across the project, ensuring processes are followed accurately, stakeholders are engaged appropriately, and commercial documentation is prepared to a high standard in line with our client’s requirements.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders, including clients and internal teams, to understand needs and expectations.
• Support the preparation of Statements of Work (SoWs), contracts, and negotiations.
• Learn and contribute to the deal release process, ensuring compliance with best practices and requirements.
• Assist in managing project timelines, resources, and deliverables in line with client objectives and standards.
• Contribute to reporting and analytics, supporting the creation of accurate and timely project reports.
• Support continuous improvement of commercial processes.

Your Skills
Essential:

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• High attention to detail and organisational ability
• Interest in commercial processes and project support
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Analytical mindset with confidence working with reports and data

Desirable:

• Previous exposure to commercial, financial, or project support environments
• Experience supporting contract documentation or governance processes

About Experis
Experis Consultancy is a global organisation with over 1,000 consultants on assignment across 20 clients worldwide. Our UK operation is growing rapidly and has ambitious expansion plans over the coming years. We are part of the ManpowerGroup, collectively turning over $20 billion annually. Experis partners with major clients across multiple industries in the UK, offering a highly personal approach to both our clients and employees. We are passionate about training, technology, and long-term career development.

Benefits Include

• Contributory pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical and dental cover
• 22 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Maternity pay / Shared Parental leave and paternity leave
• Company sick pay

Job Title: Asset Manager
Function: Service Management
Location: Salford Quays, Manchester (Hybrid)
Start date: ASAP
Contract: 6 months (possibility of extension)

Role Purpose
Our client is establishing a new Asset Management practice within our Service Management function, and we’re looking for an experienced Asset Management SME to help us build it from the ground up.

This is a pivotal role within our Major Operating Securely Programme. Service Management has ownership of CIS Controls 1 & 2 (Inventory and Control of Enterprise and Software Assets), and you will lead the design, implementation, and governance of the processes and controls required to meet these standards.

Working closely with our in-flight CMDB programme, you’ll ensure strong alignment between Asset Management and Configuration Management, driving accurate asset visibility, lifecycle control, compliance, and data integrity across the technology estate.

What you’ll do:

• Define and establish the Asset Management strategy, policies, and operating model
• Embed governance supporting CIS Controls 1 & 2
• Design and implement end-to-end asset lifecycle processes
• Partner with Cyber Security, Technology, Procurement, and Finance
• Align Asset Management with CMDB data models and tooling
• Build reporting, controls, and audit readiness frameworks

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience building or transforming an IT Asset Management (ITAM) capability
• Strong knowledge of ITIL and Service Management practices
• Experience working with CMDB platforms (e.g., Helix)
• Understanding of CIS Controls and security governance
• Ability to operate strategically while remaining hands-on in a build environment

This is a unique opportunity to shape and embed a critical capability that underpins security, compliance, and operational resilience at scale.

Java Developers - Java21 min, TDD & BDD, West Yorkshire, 12 month contract - Inside IR35 - 750 /day

Major Government client has superb opportunities for outstanding Java Developers with recent experience of Java21 or later.

Working within a Team of Developers, Designers and Analysts, you will be an experienced Java Developer with a solid understanding of Agile, and on a day-to-day basis you will be responsible for designing, creating and improving new and existing products, platforms and transactions across government projects.

Skills/ experience:

You will have recent experience with Java 21 (or later), an excellent understanding of TDD and BDD, large microservice architectures, working in an Agile environment, be willing to work in a pair programming environment, have experience in implementing APIs for internal and external use along with the skills to build up a useful, robust automated test suite to support a continuous deployment environment.

Additionally you will take part in 2nd-line support of applications and platforms, including occasional support outside of office hours, working knowledge of Unix-like operating systems such as Linux and/or Mac OS X coupled with understanding of the use of Responsive Web Design.

Desirable skills include working knowledge of Jackson, JAX-RS, mocking frameworks such as Mockito, and messaging platforms such as ActiveMQ or Kafka, MongoDB or other document databases, building and scaling high-traffic websites and handling large data sets and scaling their handling and storage.

Hybrid role, 60% in the office per week in Leeds

Fusion People are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You’ll find a wide selection of vacancies on our website.

Tradewind Recruitment are working in partnership with a large and growing Primary School Trust to recruit an Assistant IT Manager to support various primary schools located across Bolton, Bury, Rochdale and Halifax.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced IT professional who is passionate about supporting education and ensuring reliable, effective technology across multiple school sites.

The Role

Working closely with the Trust’s IT Manager, you will play a key role in maintaining and developing the IT infrastructure across all six schools. The successful candidate will provide technical support, manage systems and help ensure that staff and pupils have access to secure, reliable technology to support teaching and learning.

The role will involve regular travel between schools, so a full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and maintain the Trust’s IT systems across six primary schools
• Provide technical support for staff and leadership teams
• Assist with the management and development of the Trust’s IT infrastructure
• Maintain and support the Bromcom school management system
• Troubleshoot hardware, software and network issues
• Support the rollout of new technology and digital learning initiatives
• Assist with safeguarding, security and data protection within school IT systems

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience in an IT support or systems role
• Knowledge or experience of Bromcom (desirable)
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Experience working in schools or education environments (advantageous)
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car (essential)

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to work across a supportive and collaborative multi-academy trust
• A varied and rewarding role supporting education technology
• Competitive salary and professional development opportunities

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply today for immediate consideration.

Knutsford - Hybrid, 3 days on site

Contract - £700 - £750 per day (inside)

Our client is seeking an API Security Architect who will join the security team of a major organisation. You will have strong knowledge of enterprise-level API Security Architecture, as you will ensure that APIs are built securely, and align with organisational security and compliance requirements.

Technical Skills & Competencies:

• Proven experience in API security architecture within large-scale environments.
• Expertise in API gateways (Apigee, Azure API Management, Kong, Mulesoft).
• Strong knowledge of OAuth2.0, OIDC, JWT, mTLS, TLS, and Zero Trust principles.
• Deep understanding of OWASP API Security Top 10 and secure design patterns.
• Experience designing security controls in the cloud (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
• Ability to create architectural artefacts (HLDs, LLDs, security patterns).

Desirable:

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Comfortable working directly with senior leadership
• Problem-solver with a hands-on mindset
• Prior experience working with global banks or financial institutions
• Security certifications (CISSP, GIAC, SABSA, CCSP - preferred but not mandatory)

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Repairs Data Analyst - Hybrid Role

Location: Manchester
Contract: Up to 3 months
Pay: 25 - 27 Umbrella

About the Role We’re looking for a Repairs Planning Officer to join our team on a hybrid basis. You wil be responsible for providing analytical insight across data linked to a key materials project; supporting informed decision-making, with particular focus on performance monitoring, process compliance and the tracking of materials purchasing.

The Repairs Data Analyst responsibilities include:

• Ensuring that data collected and managed by the Distribution Centre team is accurate, reliable, up to date, and sufficient to support data-driven decision making within the department and wider business.
• Collating, organising, and analysing data to provide operational and business insight.
• Identifying trends across datasets to inform investigations, proactive surveys, or planned programmes of work.
• Producing analysis and reports for the department and wider business, aligned to the project scope.
• Processing, analysing, and interpreting data related to Great Places’ performance and operations.
• Creating visualisations and reports to communicate findings effectively to key stakeholders.
• Providing accurate, timely, and relevant business-critical performance information.

The successful Repairs Data Analyst will have:

• Proficiency in the full Microsoft Office suite, with advanced skills in Microsoft Excel
• Experience working with large datasets, analysing and comparing information, and communicating results effectively
• Experience of project management
• Advantageous experience in SQL, power BI and data warehouse reporting and extraction

Please contact Josh at the Derby Office for more information.

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months+

+Inside IR35

• 425 - 466 a day

+Hybrid working in Knutsford

We are looking for an experienced Akamai Security Engineer to support the configuration, deployment, and ongoing optimisation of Akamai security solutions across enterprise web and API platforms. You will work closely with security, infrastructure, and application teams to ensure secure, resilient, and high-performing digital services.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain Akamai security tools including Kona Site Defender (KSD), WAF, and Bot Manager
• Implement and manage security policies, rulesets, and traffic routing configurations
• Monitor web traffic, identify threats, and support incident response activities
• Tune WAF and bot protection rules to minimise false positives and enhance effectiveness
• Support CDN configuration, caching strategies, and performance optimisation
• Manage certificates, edge redirects, property updates, and console changes
• Collaborate with application teams to ensure secure deployments and adherence to best practice
• Maintain documentation and contribute to continuous improvement of web security operations

Required Skills & Experience

• Hands-on experience with Akamai technologies (KSD, WAF, CDN)
• Strong understanding of web security fundamentals (OWASP Top 10, DDoS mitigation, bot management)
• Solid knowledge of HTTP/S, DNS, TLS, caching, and content delivery networks
• Basic scripting or automation experience (Python, Shell, or Akamai APIs)
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Nice to Have

• Akamai certification (ACE)
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
• Exposure to DevSecOps tooling, CI/CD pipelines, or Infrastructure as Code
• Experience working with SIEM or monitoring tools

This is an excellent long-term contract opportunity within a large-scale financial technology environment, offering hybrid flexibility and the chance to work on critical digital security initiatives.

If you’d like to discuss this Akamai Security Engineer in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.

Role: Network Security Technical Product Owner

Location: Hybrid (60% office / 40% remote) - South Manchester

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Network Security Technical Product Owner to define and drive the strategy, delivery, and lifecycle of enterprise network security products. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, product ownership, and stakeholder management to deliver secure, scalable, and compliant network security capabilities aligned with Zero Trust principles and regulatory requirements.

You will work closely with security operations, infrastructure, architecture, and compliance teams to prioritise delivery based on risk, business value, and evolving threat landscapes.

Key Responsibilities

Product Strategy & Vision

• Define and communicate a clear network security product vision aligned with Zero Trust architecture, governance frameworks, and regulatory requirements.
• Own and prioritise the security product backlog, balancing risk, business value, and operational needs.
• Collaborate with engineering, security operations, and compliance teams to ensure successful product delivery and adoption.
• Drive API and orchestration integrations between security platforms and enterprise tooling.

Technical Leadership & Delivery

• Provide hands-on expertise in designing and delivering enterprise-scale network security solutions, including:

  • Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)
  • Network Access Control (NAC)
  • Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW)
  • IDS/IPS platforms
  • SIEM integrations

• Support deployments across physical, virtual, and cloud environments.

• Document security architectures, threat models, control frameworks, and policy workflows aligned to industry standards.

Required Technical Expertise

• Strong understanding of network security fundamentals and Zero Trust architectures.
• Experience with identity-aware proxies, Software-Defined Perimeter (SDP), 802.1X, certificate-based authentication, and policy-driven access control.
• Knowledge of segmentation strategies, firewall technologies, threat intelligence integration, and security policy modelling.
• Familiarity with governance frameworks and standards such as NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS Controls.

Desirable Skills & Experience

DevSecOps & Cloud Security

• Experience with security-as-code, GitOps, CI/CD security pipelines, and Infrastructure-as-Code security scanning.
• Working knowledge of cloud security platforms (CASB, SASE, ZTNA platforms, cloud firewalls, IAM integration, security posture management).

Compliance & Risk

• Knowledge of security and compliance frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001/27002, PCI-DSS, SOC 2.
• Understanding of ITIL, risk management frameworks, and enterprise security governance processes.

Agile Delivery

• Experience working in Agile environments (Scrum/Kanban) using Jira/Confluence.
• Familiarity with security SRE metrics such as MTTD, MTTR, deployment frequency, and Security Level Objectives (SLOs).

Candidate Profile

You are a technically strong product owner with hands-on network security experience, capable of translating complex security requirements into deliverable product roadmaps. You are comfortable working across engineering, architecture, and risk functions in large enterprise environments and can influence stakeholders at all levels.

Role: Senior Akamai Security Engineer
Location: Hybrid - 60% onsite / 40% remote - Knutsford, Cheshire
Contract Length: Until 30/11/2026
Rate: 550 to 600 per day Inside IR35

Role Overview

We’re looking for a Senior Akamai Security Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and optimisation of Akamai security solutions across large-scale digital platforms.

This role sits at the sharp end of web security - protecting high-traffic environments from modern threats while improving performance and resilience. Expect real engineering challenges, complex environments, and zero room for checkbox security.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, configure, and optimise Akamai security solutions including Kona Site Defender, WAF, Bot Manager, and CDN
• Lead end-to-end implementation of Akamai security policies and custom rules
• Perform threat analysis, log monitoring, and security incident response for web traffic
• Implement and manage rate limiting, bot mitigation, DDoS protection, and zero-trust controls
• Partner with engineering and application teams to embed secure Akamai configurations into delivery pipelines
• Manage Akamai properties, edge redirects, certificates, and traffic routing rules
• Tune WAF policies to minimise false positives while maximising threat coverage
• Provide technical leadership, documentation, and best-practice guidance

Required Skills & Experience

• Extensive hands-on experience with the Akamai platform: Kona Site Defender, WAF, Bot Manager, EdgeWorkers, CDN
• Strong understanding of web security fundamentals: OWASP Top 10, DDoS, bot protection, API security
• Deep knowledge of HTTP/S, TCP/IP, DNS, TLS, caching strategies, and CDN optimisation
• Experience supporting large-scale, high-traffic production environments
• Scripting and automation skills (Python, Shell, Akamai APIs)
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and performance-tuning capability

Nice to Have

• Akamai certifications (ACE, Akamai Security Architect)
• Cloud platform experience (Azure, AWS, GCP)
• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code
• Experience with SIEM platforms and security analytics

Location: Hybrid 60% office-40% Knutsford
Duration: 18/12/2026
Rate to SSC (including supplier charge): 527

MUST BE PAYE THROUGH UMBRELLA

Role Description:
Bridge business/risk objectives and technical change. Capture requirements, map them to controls, maintain traceability and prove value delivered by remediation.
Responsibilities

• Requirements & analysis: elicit and document user journeys, process maps and control requirements; maintain traceability to NIST CSF categories and regulatory obligations.
• Story writing and acceptance: write clear user stories with measurable acceptance criteria; orchestrate UAT and evidence packs.
• Service process alignment: map as?is/to?be across incident, problem, change and vulnerability management; support CAB documentation and communication.
• Benefits and reporting: quantify risk reduction, SLA improvements and user impact; maintain dashboards for stakeholders.

Must?Have Skills & Experience

• 5+ years’ BA experience in FSI/network/security programmes; proficient with ITIL practices and ServiceNow workflows.
• Strong data literacy and stakeholder facilitation; able to turn qualitative risk into measurable outcomes.

Preferred Certifications

• BCS BA; ITIL 4 Foundation; vendor fundamentals (e.g., Cisco/Zscaler/Fortinet/Splunk) desirable.

KPIs

• Requirements?to?controls traceability coverage; cycle time from story ready ? accepted; % first?time pass; measurable benefit realisation.