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Substation Project Engineer
Carbon60 - Eng&Tech
Glasgow
Fully remote
Mid - Senior
£700/day - £750/day
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

We are seeking an experienced Substation Project Engineer to support the delivery of high-voltage transmission projects up to 400kV. This role focuses on engineering design oversight, assurance, and technical governance across both new-build and asset-replacement schemes.

Contract Details

  • Location: Home-based, with infrequent site/factory/office visits (typically less than once per month)
  • Duration: 6-month contract, potential extension
  • Day Rate: £700-£750 (PAYE Umbrella)

About the Role

As a Substation Project Engineer, you will provide technical leadership across project development and delivery, ensuring engineering quality, safety, and compliance with transmission standards. Key responsibilities include:

  • Producing outline scopes, site layout plans, primary plant layouts, and single line diagrams for substations up to 400kV.
  • Reviewing contractor and consultant detailed designs, as well as witnessing Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT).
  • Applying safety-by-design principles to mitigate engineering and operational risks.
  • Supporting site and operational teams to ensure installation quality and protect network security.
  • Evaluating tenders and managing specialist engineering service providers.

Essential Skills & Experience

  • Degree-qualified Electrical Engineer
  • Minimum 3+ years’ experience as a Substation Project Engineer working up to 400kV
  • Proven expertise in high-voltage substation design, operation, and maintenance
  • Strong UK transmission network experience (experience with UK utilities highly desirable)
  • Competence in project management and design review
  • Solid understanding of health and safety regulations

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Principal Engineer - Product Security
JAM Recruitment Ltd
Camberley
Hybrid
Senior
£85/hour
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Principal Product Security Engineer

12 Month Contract

(Hybrid, 2-3 days per week on site) - Frimley, Barrow or Weymouth Based

£85.40 an hour Umbrella Inside IR35

This is a great opportunity to work within one of the UKs leading Defence companies based in Frimley. Hybrid, 2-3 days per week on site.

Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications
Knowledge:
* The PSA Principal Engineer will have a good understanding of the applicable regulations, standards, policies and guidance on information risk management, to be able to identify, analyse and evaluate information risks.
* They will be able to document and present risk management options to the business and participate in discussions.
* Good understanding of information security principles and is able to advise on the potential impact to Product Systems.
* Knowledge of security related activities required to support the engineering lifecycle with experience of operating in the phase relevant to the role.
* The PSA Principal Engineer will have a working knowledge of the cyber security and information assurance marketplace, including products, suppliers and key threats, and will also have an understanding of the direction of potential future technologies.
Proven experience of assessing and managing information risk in line with industry good practice.
* Experience of assessing and advising on controls to support Product Safety.
* Proven experience of applying Product Security/Information Security concepts to applicable technologies within the environment (or similar).
* Supports and contributes to information security professional bodies and industry forums.
* Can demonstrate experience of mentoring and/or providing support to others.

Skills:

  • They will be able to speak knowledgably and credibly with customer, user and internal stakeholders to explain the causes of information risks, their likelihood and potential operational and business impacts.
  • Experience of Product Security Engineering activities in the defence, maritime or closely linked domain.
  • Can demonstrate continuous improvement, professional development and awareness of current industry good practice.

Qualifications:
* Degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant STEM subject or Information Security related.
* Holds NCSC CCP SIRA status (or able to achieve)
* Is a member of a professional institute

For more information please contact Lauren Morley at JAM Recruitment or click apply.

Control and Instrumentation engineer (Nuclear Industry)
Quest Global Engineering Limited
UK
In office
Mid - Senior
£45/hour - £65/hour
RECENTLY POSTED

Job Requirements

At Quest Global, its not just what we do but how and why we do it that makes us different. With over 25 years as anengineeringservices provider, we believe in the power of doing things differently to make the impossible possible. Our people are driven by the desire to make the world a better placeto make a positive difference that contributes to a brighter future. We bring together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals who are empowered by an intentional workplace culture, to solve problems better and faster.

This job request is a combination of actual two similar requirements with SMR under designation names

  1. Controls andInstrumentation(C&I) Engineer
  2. Senior Controls andInstrumentation(C&I) Modelling and Simulation Engineer

and respective job descriptions are

Controls andInstrumentation(C&I) Engineer:

Working with Process, Mechanical and Electrical plant systems Engineers to translate high level requirements into a specification for Control andInstrumentation(C&I) systems.

Liaise with other disciplines to understand functional performance capabilities of components and systems to facilitate effectivesystem design.

Assess and substantiate that the design specification meets the requirements.

Ensuring compliance against international standards in particular, IEC 61513, IEC61226 and IEC61508.

Produceverificationand validation plans, and definetest plansto demonstrate that the C&Isystem requirementshave been satisfied.

Support to planning and implementation of policies and procedures related to the life cycle of C&I systems.

Ensure that optimum solutions are provided for the RR SMRNuclear PowerPlant by supporting the procurement, operations, and maintenance aspects of the equipment.

Contribute to the production of safety cases and provide support in liaising with regulators and independentnuclear safetyassessors.

Senior Controls andInstrumentation(C&I) Modelling and Simulation Engineer

  1. Planning model development work within an agile framework.

Development of the modelling and simulation and validation andverificationenvironments, policies, procedures, and tool sets.

Development of simulation model architectures and integration of system component models.

Development of models and simulations suitable for C&I design activities and validation andverificationof C&Ifunctional requirements.

Development of models, custom code and simulations suitable for real-time and accelerated simulation ofnuclear powerplant and C&I systems.

Validation of Integration of Software models into simulation model architectures.

Liaising with other disciplines to understand functional performance capabilities of components of the system to facilitate effective C&I design.

and As modelling and simulation Engineer

You will be accountable for delivering packages of work to time, cost and quality requirements.

You will be involved in the development, validation andverificationof software simulation models of thenuclear powerplant and C&I systems using suitable modelling tools and software validation andverificationtechniques.

You will work with the broader EC&I team and other teams/disciplines to support C&I design activities and validation andverificationof C&Ifunctional requirements.

You will act as a responsible designer and intelligent customer dependent on the task you are working on.

You will coach junior engineers, and the broader EC&I team in Modelling and Simulation techniques.

We are known for our extraordinary people who make the impossible possible every day. Questians are driven by hunger, humility, and aspiration. We believe that our company culture is the key to our ability to make a true difference in every industry we reach. Our teams regularly invest time and dedicated effort into internal culture work, ensuring that all voices are heard.

We wholeheartedly believe in the diversity of thought that comes with fostering a culture rooted in respect, where everyone belongs, is valued, and feels inspired to share their ideas. We know embracing our unique differences makes us better, and that solving the worlds hardestengineeringproblems requires diverse ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds. We shine the brightest when we tap into the many dimensions that thrive across over 21,000 difference-makers in our workplace.

Work Experience

Controls andInstrumentation(C&I) Engineer:

Knowledge and experience in the systematic design lifecycle of a C&I system including specification, design, assessment,verification, testing, installation, commissioning and maintenance of safety or process critical C&I systems.This together with a good understanding of the principles of designing systems to be functionally resilient to faults (such as redundancy and diversity) would be beneficial.

Knowledge and experience of relevant industry standards for systems important to safety (e.g.IEC 61508, IEC 61226, IEC 61513).

Knowledge and experience of applyingsystems engineeringmethodologies includingModel Based Systems Engineeringto C&I systems

Experience in taking information, understanding, and presenting it in an appropriate and compelling format, which includes formal communications to the appropriate stakeholders

The ability to providetechnicaloversight of the work carried out by others and makingtechnicaljudgements/decisions on behalf of the RR SMR organisation i.e. discharging the intelligent customer role.

Hold a degree level qualification in one or more of theengineeringdisciplines of electrical, electronics,instrumentation,control systemsormechatronics.

Applicants without a degree who can nevertheless demonstrate suitable knowledge and experience may also be considered

Senior Controls andInstrumentation(C&I) Modelling and Simulation Engineer

Systems Engineering

Concept Generation and Selection

Managing Complex Data

Decision Making

Requirements Management

Software EngineeringDesign and Development

Knowledge and understanding of relevant aspects ofsoftware engineeringdesign and development:

Experience of working in an agile development environment

Experience in dynamic modelling using any platform (e.g.MATLAB,Simulink, etc.)

Experience in software development using common programming languages

Experience in dynamic/mathematical modelling and validation

Experience in softwareverificationand validation

Experience in hardware/software integration is desirable

Control SystemsDesign

Knowledge and understanding of:

Control Theory and Control Laws

Control SystemsDesign

High Integrity Systems

Knowledge of nuclear or other high integrity industries:

Knowledge and experience of complex safety critical systems or industrial process plants

Knowledge ofFunctional Safetystandards such asIEC 61508and 61513 is beneficial

Experience inNuclear PowerPlant Operation, Dynamics, Modelling, and Simulation is highly beneficial.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Cross-functional collaboration for design development:

Experience in working with a range of functions, includingtechnicaland non-technicalsupporting functions

Experience in working with partner/supplier/customer organisations

Able to work well in a diverse team

A Degree qualification in one or more of theengineeringdisciplines of electrical, electronics,instrumentation, controls, mechanical or software, or physics with a demonstrable aspect of modelling, software development, and coding

Applicants without a Degree who can nevertheless demonstrate suitable experience may also be considered

Chartered Engineer status

Lead Requirements Engineer - SME
Certain Advantage
Warwick
In office
Senior
£27/hour - £34/hour
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Certain Advantage is hiring for a Lead Requirements Engineer SME based in the Warwickshire area.
This role is on a contract basis and is site-based.
The Company
Were working with a Manufacturing business that blends British craftsmanship with cutting-edge innovation to create luxury vehicles that redefine performance and style.
Does this sound like your next career move?
If youre ambitious to grow, this may be your next role.
Would you like to be responsible for the creation, development and maintenance of electrical efficiency requirements?

The Role:
This role is for a Lead Requirements Engineer SME someone ambitious and ready to make an impact. Youll be results-oriented and driven to succeed.
Youll be leading a small, experienced, and collaborative team, and be responsible for:

  • Requirements Authoring
  • Test Case Authoring
  • Cross-Functional Communication
  • Change Management

The Individual
Were looking for people who can show:

  • Writing and managing technical requirements
  • Stakeholder management
  • Requirements management tools (e.g. Dassault TRM, IBM DOORS)
  • Systems engineering principles and V-model development processes

The Benefits:

  • Competitive hourly rate of around £34 per hour
  • Training and Development

Does this sound like your next career move? Apply today.

Working with Certain Advantage
We go the extra mile to find the best people for the job. If youre hunting for a role where you can make an impact and grow your career, well work with you to find it.
We work with businesses across the UK to find the best people in Finance, Marketing, IT and Engineering. If this job isnt for you, head to certainadvantage.co.uk and register for job alerts and career guidance tips.

Technical Engineer
CONTRACT SCOTLAND LIMITED
Aberdeen
In office
Junior - Mid
£45,000 - £50,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Are you a driven Technical Engineer with a passion for delivering high-quality civil engineering projects safely and efficiently?

We’re looking for a proactive, solutions-focused professional to join our team and play a key role in supporting the successful delivery of projects — from technical design to on-site execution.

Reporting directly to the Senior Technical Engineer, you will:
• Prepare, manage and record drawings for site and business needs
• Support the design and development of engineering solutions including temporary works
• Produce project-specific RAMS and Construction Phase Plans
• Compile utility drawings, RFI schedules and Health & Safety files
• Attend design, review and progress meetings
• Act as a key liaison between the client and project team
• Support the agreement of variations
• Ensure works are delivered to specification, safely and efficiently
• Promote best practice in line with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & ISO 45001

You’ll work closely with Directors, Contracts Managers, Engineering Managers, Site Teams and external stakeholders — making communication and collaboration essential.

What they are looking for
Essential:
• CSCS Card
• Driving Licence
• Proficiency in AutoCAD
• Minimum 5 years’ site experience in civil engineering
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Desirable:
• SMSTS
• First Aid
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations
• Temporary Works Co-ordinator experience
• Experience using AutoCAD in a live project environment

Why join them?
This is an opportunity to contribute to technically challenging projects while working in a business that values safety, quality, integrity and teamwork.
If you’re ready to take ownership, deliver technical excellence and help drive projects forward — we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now or get in touch with Marie quoting J46498 on 01786 446651.

Legal Information:
We act as an employment agency for permanent work and as an employment business for temporary work.

For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application.

Lead Electrical Commissioning Engineer
Astute Technical Recruitment Ltd
Glasgow
In office
Senior
£550/day - £650/day
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Astute’s Power Team are partnering with a Leading EPCM Contractor within the Energy Sector. We are currently recruiting for a Lead Electrical Commissioning Engineer to join their Waste to Energy project based near Glasgow.

The Lead Electrical Commissioning Engineer position comes with a day rate from £550.00 to £650.00 per day outside of IR35.

Role responsibilities and key skills for the role:

  • Lead and coordinate all electrical commissioning activities across the project, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant execution.
  • Develop and implement commissioning plans, procedures, and schedules in alignment with the overall project commissioning strategy.
  • Supervise and oversee electrical pre-commissioning and commissioning works, including LV/MV/HV systems, MCCs, switchgear, transformers, UPS, and control systems.
  • Manage and coordinate interfaces between electrical systems and other process areas, including boiler, steam turbine, flue gas treatment (FGT), crane systems, and DNO connection.
  • Collaborate with the respective mechanical, process, and control leads to ensure integrated and sequential commissioning of all systems.
  • Ensure all commissioning documentation, ITPs, FAT/SAT reports, and test packs are properly prepared, executed, and signed off.
  • Lead troubleshooting, defect resolution, and energization activities for electrical systems and assist in plant handover to operations.
  • Review vendor and subcontractor commissioning documentation and ensure compliance with project and regulatory standards.
  • Support safety reviews, LOTO procedures, and energization permits in coordination with HSE and operations teams.
  • Provide regular progress reports and interface updates to the Commissioning Manager and Project Management Team.
  • Degree or HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
  • Proven track record in electrical commissioning on large-scale EPC or EPCM energy or process projects (preferably Waste-to-Energy, CCGT, or Biomass).
  • Strong understanding of high-voltage systems, protection relays, and control systems integration.
  • Experience working with multi-discipline teams and managing contractor and vendor interfaces.
  • Familiarity with DNO interface and grid energization requirements.
  • Excellent knowledge of commissioning procedures, testing methodologies, and electrical safety standards.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and coordination skills.

Location, day rate and timeframe of the Lead Electrical Commissioning Engineer position:

  • Glasgow, UK
  • £550.00 to £650.00 per day outside IR35
  • Immediate start date
  • 12 months

INDPOW

Astute People are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government’s Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Process Engineer
Todd Hayes Ltd
Norwich
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED

Our client, a leading independent Oil & Gas operator, based in Norwich, are currently seeking a Process Engineer to join their Operations Support Team, on a full time, permanent basis. Reporting directly to the Optimisation and Rationalisation Manager, this position is part of a team responsible for delivering solutions to process engineering issues for our clients offshore assets. In addition, there will be a responsibility to ensure compliance with company process performance standards and HSE legislations. This role has some requirements to visit offshore as the business requires. Key responsibilities include: Actively participate in design safety reviews such as HAZOP, HAZID, LOPA studies etc. Deliver suitably engineered responses to process design issues arising from the abovementioned design safety reviews. Ensure process engineering solutions are in compliance with all health, safety, environmental legislation and best practice. This requires a thorough knowledge of HSE acceptable standards, risk management tools and practical operational experience. Delivery of projects including writing operating instructions, procedures, assisting with commissioning and working with other disciplines to achieve project execution via work packs. Raise, process and close out Management of Change (MOC) proposals providing technical assurance to modifications. When required, support operations in assessing day-to-day process safety related issues by reviewing isolations, risk assessments, drawings and procedural changes. Responsible for recognising value adding opportunities in onshore and offshore production systems, initiating modifications and processing these through to completion. Safety & Environmentally Critical Tasks / Personal Safety Tasks: Hazardous Areas Understand the nature of explosive atmospheres, how they are characterised and their impact on equipment specifications. Performance Standards / COMAH Understand the requirement for designing systems to specific safety performance standards and understand the purpose of COMAH reports and safety cases Pressure Protection Understand the options for preventing over (and under) pressure of process pipework and equipment, and the systems for disposal of waste hydrocarbons Key Requirements Include: Process Engineering minimum 5 years experience in a technical role within the Oil and Gas or Petrochemicals industry Degree or equivalent in Process/Chemical Engineering Desirable but not essential, Chartered Status with the IChemE Ability to travel offshore - survival (BOSIET) and MIST certificate Demonstrated level of Management of change knowledge For further details, please forward a copy of your CV today!! Todd Hayes Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. Due to the large number of applications we receive Im afraid we are unable to respond to everyone individually however your details will remain on file should another suitable opportunity become available moving forward. If we can take your application further, we will of course be in touch. Todd Hayes is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. *Todd Hayes Ltd*

Solution Architect - Real Estate, Yardi, Argus, FS
Sanderson Recruitment
London
Remote or hybrid
Mid - Senior
£650/day - £700/day

Solution Architect / Senior Solution Architect

The Solution Architect will lead the design and delivery of technology solutions supporting a large-scale real estate programme, with a particular focus on Yardi and/or ARGUS platforms. The role ensures that investment modelling, asset management, property operations, and financial systems are integrated into a scalable, secure, and future-proof architecture aligned to business strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Architecture & Solution Design

  • Own end-to-end solution architecture for real estate systems across investment, asset management, finance, and property operations.
  • Design and govern solutions involving Yardi (Property / Asset Management) and ARGUS (Investment Modelling & Valuation).
  • Define integration patterns between Yardi, ARGUS, ERP, data platforms, reporting tools, and downstream applications.
  • Produce high-quality architecture artefacts (HLDs, LLDs, data flows, integration diagrams, security models).

Platform & Integration

  • Lead the design of data flows between ARGUS investment models and Yardi operational and financial systems.
  • Architect APIs, middleware, ETL pipelines, and event-based integrations where appropriate.
  • Ensure consistent master data management across properties, leases, tenants, and financials.
  • Support cloud and SaaS-based architectural approaches (Azure / AWS preferred).

Stakeholder & Delivery Collaboration

  • Partner with Real Estate Asset Managers, Investment Teams, Finance, Property Operations, and Technology Delivery teams.
  • Translate business and regulatory requirements into robust technical designs.
  • Support delivery teams through build, testing, deployment, and post-implementation assurance.
  • Act as the primary architectural point of contact for vendors and system integrators

Skills & Experience

Essential

  • Proven experience as a Solution Architect on complex enterprise programmes.
  • Hands-on architectural experience with Yardi and/or ARGUS Enterprise.
  • Strong understanding of real estate investment, asset management, and property operations.
  • Experience integrating SaaS platforms with ERP, finance, and data systems.
  • Solid knowledge of API-led architecture, data integration, and system interoperability.

Desirable

  • Experience working within REITs, real estate investment firms, or property management organisations.
  • Knowledge of real estate financial concepts (IRR, NPV, cash flows, lease structures).
  • Familiarity with data & analytics platforms (Power BI, Tableau, Snowflake, BigQuery).

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Validation Engineer - MHEV System
Stackstudio Digital Ltd.
Warwick
In office
Mid - Senior
£350/day - £400/day

Role DetailsRole/Job Title: Validation Engineer - MHEV System
Work Location: UK, Gaydon
Mode of Working: Office based (5 days a week)The RoleA Validation Engineer for MHEV systems at JLR plays a pivotal role in ensuring the correct integration, verification, and validation mild-hybrid propulsion systems across vehicle programs. This includes hands-on testing, issue resolution, cross-functional engineering collaboration, and structured validation planning.Your Responsibilities

  • Supporting resolution of Propulsion system issues
  • Support vehicle Build/PIL to provide MHEV system technical support and problem resolution
  • Support Vehicle/PIL level fault diagnosis relevant to ICE/MHEV powerpack.
  • DVP Creation/ Test Case/ procedure and requirements writing.
  • System definition and validation activities

Your ProfileEssential Skills / Knowledge / Experience

  • Engineering knowledge of ICE/MHEV Propulsion systems/ integration experience
  • Base overview of Hybrid & Electric Vehicle propulsion systems.
  • A working knowledge of electrical Engineering and battery technology including system interactions.
  • Powertrain System & Technical issue management experience
  • Experience of working in Engineering facilities, rig environments and vehicle testing
  • User of diagnostic/Data analysis tools; INCA/Canalyzer/Corvus/Matlab/picoscope/MDA
  • Experienced in solving complex technical issues using a structured approach, using Six sigma or similar processes
  • Experience applying a Systems Engineering approach
  • Ability to build and manage multiple internal and external relationships working collaboratively across commodities, domains and functions
  • A full UK Driving Licence/ JLR class 2 or equivalent
  • JLR Class 3PG driving permit
  • Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
  • Experience of JIRA

Desirable Skills / Knowledge / Experience

  • A effective team player, actively develops and supports team members
  • A clear communicator to ensure they can be effective withing the team.
  • Well organised, highly driven, self-motivated and able to deliver with minimum supervision
  • A positive, proactive and flexible attitude to adapt to changing work requirements and priorities, in order to meet deadlines
  • Flexibility to work at different JLR sites as per programme requirements.
  • Passionate about applying engineering principles and solving technical problems with a hands-on approach
Senior Engineer
Morson Edge
Prenton
Hybrid
Senior
Private salary
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

SPEN are looking for a Senior Engineer to join them on contract basis, based in Prenton.

Role: Senior Engineer
Business: Scottish Power Energy Networks
Duration: 12 month initial contract with scope of extension
Location: Prenton, CH43 3ET/hybrid style working
Rate: Inside IR35, Umbrella and PAYE options available

Role
The position of Senior Engineer (Delivery) sits within SP Energy Networks 132kV Projects team delivering our RIIO-ED2 business plan.
In this role you will manage personal objectives to ensure the safe and timely delivery of the department work programme including design, planning and construction.
Assist in the statutory obligations of the department by developing solutions and work programmes.

What you’ll be doing

  • Contribute to the development / delivery of a portfolio of complex capital projects, ensuring safety, environmental compliance, and adherence to budget, quality, and timelines.
  • Drive performance and efficiency by identifying and implementing innovation, value engineering, and best practices to outperform price control targets.
  • Develop and manage project programmes.
  • Managing a range of multi-discipline internal teams and external contractors and ensuring delivery of key project outputs in line with business targets.
  • Ensure safe and compliant construction delivery, maintaining operational access and mitigating environmental risks.
  • Deliver quality outcomes - oversee testing, handover, and ensure accurate asset data entry into corporate systems.
  • Promote continuous improvement through lessons learned, project reviews, and sharing best practices across the wider portfolio.

What you’ll bring

  • Knowledge of infrastructure planning and consenting requirements.
  • Understanding of health, safety, and environmental legislation, particularly CDM regulations.
  • Managing stakeholders and Governance for allocated projects.
  • Ability to influence and collaborate across diverse teams and stakeholders without direct line authority.
  • Strategic problem-solving skills - able to devise solutions for complex challenges and drive efficiency.
  • Excellent organisational and planning capability, managing long-term, multi-year projects and multi-disciplinary resources.
  • Commitment to quality and continuous improvement, ensuring best practice adoption across the portfolio.
  • Driving license (travel across SPEN locations required).

Minimum Criteria

  • Proven experience in complex project development/delivery, preferably within electrical infrastructure or transmission/distribution projects.
  • Degree in Engineering or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
Cockpit plastic trims-Lead Engineer - Gaydon, UK
Infoplus Technologies UK Ltd
Warwick
In office
Senior - Leader
Private salary
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Duration: 6 Months contractLocation: Gaydon, UK
The RoleAs a Cockpit system Lead Engineer responsible forend-to-end development of Cockpit plastic trimsfrom concept through launch.managing technical delivery, supplier coordination, and attribute validation to ensure that seat systems meet OEMs standards for comfort, safety, aesthetics, and innovationevaluating and implementing cost reduction (VAVE) proposalsRoles and responsibilities:Design & DevelopmentCreate CAD models and engineering drawings for cockpit plastic trims.Apply DFMEA, DFA, and DFM principles to ensure manufacturability and robustness.Collaborate with styling teams to translate design intent into feasible engineering solutions.Material & Process ExpertiseSelect appropriate plastics (ABS, PP, PC-ABS, fiber-reinforced composites) for trims.Work with suppliers on injection molding, compression molding, and finishing processes.Ensure compliance with BSR (Buzz, Squeak, Rattle), NVH (Noise, Vibration, Harshness), and regulatory standards.Validation & TestingOversee performance testing for durability, thermal stability, and crash safety.Ensure trims meet global regulatory requirements (EU, US, India).Cross-Functional CollaborationWork with interior design, manufacturing, quality, and supplier teams.Support programme delivery and resolve engineering issues during prototype and production phases.Ensure alignment with global regulatory standards and customer expectations.Manage the cost and weight of the system as per vehicle targets.Your ProfileExperience: 8 to 10 years in automotive Cockpit plastics or interior plastic trim design and development.Strong knowledge of plastic injection molding, compression molding, and finishing processes.Familiarity with CATIA V5/V6 or other CAD tools.Understanding of NVH, safety, and regulatory requirements for cockpit trims.

Technical Shopfloor Engineer
Belcan Technical Recruiting Ltd
Chester
In office
Junior - Mid
£36/hour
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Location: Broughton (onsite)
Contract: 6 months (Inside IR35)
Shifts: Double Day Shift (20% uplift) - Mon-Fri
Pay: £26.92 PAYE / £36.00 Umbrella
Overtime: Paid above 35 hrs (25% Mon-Fri, 50% weekends)

Role Overview

Supports production and Autonomous Production Teams (APT) by resolving technical issues, improving processes, and enabling smooth operational flow. Provides an end-to-end (E2E) perspective at shopfloor level and contributes to continuous improvement and non-conformance reduction.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support APT and production teams on technical issues.
  • Identify, analyse, and help resolve shopfloor problems.
  • Ensure production continuity by using available resources effectively.
  • Contribute to Operational Excellence and CI initiatives.
  • Identify and support non-conformance reporting.

Required Skills & Experience

  • Manufacturing engineering experience.
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work autonomously with adaptability and proactivity.
  • Understanding of regulatory requirements.
  • Customer focus and commitment to product safety.

Ready to take the next step?
If you have the drive to solve real production challenges and support operational excellence on the shopfloor, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and become part of the team.

This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan

Back End Developer SPFYJP
Randstad Technologies Recruitment
London
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£550/day - £600/day

Back End Developer / Engineer III (Java / GCP)

Duration:1 year contract

Location:London New office

Mode:Hybrid(2-3 days in office)

We are looking for a high-impact Back End Engineer to lead solution designs and execute end-to-end implementations of critical service capabilities.

Based in the CET timezone (Sweden, UK, or Germany), you will drive technical excellence in a collaborative environment that prioritizes fast decision-making and a strong bias for action.

Key Responsibilities

  • Solution Design: Lead the architecture and implementation of scalable features within our core services.
  • System Evolution: Execute meaningful changes to high-scale, complex distributed systems.
  • Collaboration: Drive engineering deep dives, technical workshops, and stakeholder demos.
  • Mentorship: Participate in tight feedback loops and peer reviews to elevate the team’s output.

Required Experience & Skills

  • Core Stack: Proven expertise in building and scaling services using Java, Postgres, and BigTable on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
  • Data Engineering: Hands-on experience managing data pipelines, specifically utilizing Scio and Flight.
  • Domain Knowledge: Previous experience in E-commerce or Financial Engineering is highly preferred.
  • Communication: Exceptional writing and verbal skills; ability to translate complex technical concepts for diverse stakeholders.
  • Mindset: Self-driven, collaborative, and thrives in a high-autonomy environment.

Location & Timezone

  • This role operates on CET, supporting a distributed team across Sweden, the UK, and Germany.

Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

OCI Migration Engineer
Experis
Wokingham
Hybrid
Senior - Leader
£400/day - £460/day
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Role Title: OCI Migration Engineer
Location: Wokingham Hybrid - 50/50
Duration: 6 months contract
Rate: (Apply online only) per day - Umbrella only

Candidates must hold active SC clearance or be eligible and willing to undergo the relevant checks.

Role Description:

  • Experienced in delivering complex, multi?stream IT programmes end?to?end, across large cross functional technical teams, ensuring scope, timelines, and outcomes are achieved in line with organisational priorities.
  • Knowledge of and experience in IT networks, security and identity domains is desirable.
  • Accountable for establishing and maintaining programme governance, including decision?making forums, reporting, assurance activities, and compliance with regulatory or organisational standards.
  • Accountable for maintaining, an integrated programme plan (OCI transition plan, OCI apps migration (core apps), apps disposition (non-core apps), network, security & identity, managing critical paths, inter programme and project dependencies, and resource allocation to enable predictable delivery.
  • Accountable for orchestration and outcomes for cross functional workshops, with internal teams, 3rd party suppliers and partners.
  • Accountable for managing senior stakeholders and communication, ensuring clarity of priorities, timely escalation, and alignment across business, technology, and external partners acting as ‘the voice’ of delivery status and delivery performance.
  • Accountable for programme financial management, including budget setting, forecasting, tracking spend, managing commercial contracts, and ensuring value for money.
  • Accountable for proactive identification and management of risks, issues, and dependencies, driving mitigation actions and ensuring programme stability.
  • Accountable for adopting and embedding appropriate IT delivery methodologies, ensuring teams operate effectively using Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid models aligned to programme needs.
  • Accountable for leading and motivating cross?functional delivery teams, ensuring clarity of roles, strong collaboration, and consistent progress towards milestones.
  • Accountable for driving supplier performance and applying strong commercial acumen, ensuring vendors deliver to contracted outcomes, managing SLAs and commercial risks, and securing value for money throughout the supplier lifecycle
  • Accountable for analysing complex information landscapes, using data?driven insights to inform decisions, resolve ambiguity, and maintain programme direction.
  • Accountable for engagement and alignment with business change team, ensuring technology delivery translates into positive organisational / end user outcomes.
Microsoft 365 Engineer (Migration to Copilot / Teams)
Hays Technology
Manchester
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£625/day
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

625 a day (Inside IR35)
6 Months
Hybrid (1 day onsite)

Currently seeking an experienced Microsoft 365 Engineer to support and maintain its enterprise Microsoft 365 platform during a period of significant transformation across the Digital Workplace. This role sits within IT Services and will provide business-as-usual 2nd and 3rd line support across core Microsoft 365 services, while also contributing to key strategic initiatives including the rollout of Microsoft 365 Copilot, the transition from Zoom to Microsoft Teams, and ongoing governance and support of the Power Platform.This is a hands-on operational and engineering role within a large, complex Microsoft 365 environment. We are looking for a contractor with strong hands-on Microsoft 365 engineering and operational support experience in enterprise-scale environments.

Essential:

  • Proven experience working as a Microsoft 365 Engineer in a large or complex organisation
  • Strong hands-on experience supporting and administering core Microsoft 365 services, including Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive for Business, and Exchange Online
  • Strong troubleshooting and 2nd/3rd line support experience across Microsoft 365 services
  • Experience of working in complex environments
  • Experience supporting collaboration platform migrations (e.g., Zoom to Teams, tenant migrations, or similar)
  • Experience administering and supporting Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate), including governance and environment management
  • Experience configuring and maintaining Microsoft 365 tenant settings
  • Experience working in operational support roles alongside project delivery
  • Strong documentation and knowledge transfer capabilities

Highly desirable:

  • Experience supporting or enabling Microsoft 365 Copilot
  • Experience working in Higher Education, Public Sector, or similarly complex organisations
  • Experience with Entra ID (Azure AD), identity and access management, and integration with Microsoft 365
  • Understanding of Microsoft 365 security and compliance capabilities
  • Experience supporting Teams telephony, meetings, and collaboration optimisation
  • Relevant Microsoft certifications (e.g., MS-700, MS-100/101, or equivalent)

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Technical Business Analyst
Experis
London
Hybrid
Mid
£41,000 - £50,000
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

ROLE TITLE: Technical Business Analyst
LOCATION: Hybrid / occasional Office Travel Required (Leicester; London; Manchester)
CLEARANCE: 5 Years UK Residency Required

We are actively looking to secure a Business Analyst to join Experis.
Experis Consultancy is a Global entity with a well-established team with over 1000 consultants on assignment across 20 clients globally. Our UK operation is growing and has very aggressive plans for expansion over the coming years. We form part of the Manpower group of companies that turn over $20 billion a year collectively.

Experis UK have partnerships with major clients across the UK spanning multiple industries; our approach is a very personal one, with both our clients and our own employees. We are passionate about training, technology and career development.

Job Purpose/The Role:
We are seeking a Business Analyst with ideally some exposure to Identity and Access Management (IAM). The successful candidate must have strong experience in producing high-quality user and technical requirements suitable for inclusion within commercial tender documentation. You will be responsible for translating business needs into clearly structured, detailed requirements that support procurement and delivery processes, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and alignment with technical and commercial standards.

Your Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead workshops and stakeholder sessions to capture business processes, user needs, and technical requirements.
  • Produce clear user stories, technical documentation, and tender-ready requirement artefacts.
  • Act as the liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams, including Architects and Developers.
  • Support service delivery by ensuring requirements are accurately defined, traceable, and aligned to solution design.
  • Contribute to process improvement and continuous enhancement of delivery practices.

Your Skills:

  • Proven Business Analyst experience, ideally with exposure to IAM.
  • Strong experience producing user and technical requirements for commercial tenders.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage both business and technical stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated client/stakeholder management experience within a service delivery environment.
  • Proactive approach with a keen interest in learning new technologies and improving processes.

Benefits Include:

  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Medical and Dental cover
  • 22 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Maternity Pay/Shared Parental leave and paternity leave
  • Sick pay

Suitable Candidates should submit CVs in the first instance.

Core Cloud Delivery Manager
Experis
London
Hybrid
Senior - Leader
£500/day - £565/day

Rate: 565
Clearance required: BPSS + SC ACTIVE
Location: Croydon - as and when for important meetings

"The Delivery Manager is accountable for the end-to-end delivery of the clients Core Cloud services, ensuring platforms, products, and supplier outcomes are delivered on time, within tolerance, and to production-grade standards.
This is not a ceremonial Agile role. It is a hands-on delivery leadership position operating in a high-assurance, multi-supplier, politically visible environment. You will be expected to control risk, expose reality early, and keep delivery moving despite ambiguity, dependency churn, and security constraints.
Key Responsibilities
Delivery & Execution

  • Own delivery across one or more Core Cloud workstreams (platform, migration, security uplift, tooling, or service onboarding).
  • Translate strategy, roadmaps, and funding intent into executable delivery plans with clear milestones, dependencies, and tolerances.
  • Drive delivery through discovery, alpha, beta, and live phases without losing momentum.
  • Actively manage delivery risk, technical debt, and operational constraints

Stakeholder & Governance Management

  • Operate confidently across the clients senior stakeholders, DDaT leadership, architects, security teams, and commercial functions.
  • Run delivery governance forums with clarity and pace, focusing on decisions, not theatre.
  • Provide clear, honest delivery reporting (RAG, risks, mitigations, forecast confidence).
  • Challenge optimism bias and escalate early when delivery is at risk.

Multi-Supplier & Team Leadership

  • Coordinate delivery across multiple suppliers and internal teams, ensuring clear ownership and zero gaps.
  • Enable engineering teams by removing blockers rather than adding process drag.
  • Foster a delivery culture that values predictability, quality, and operational readiness.

Agile, Lean & Assurance Alignment

  • Apply Agile pragmatically using Scrum, Kanban, or hybrid approaches as appropriate.

  • Ensure delivery aligns with GDS Service Manual, the clients assurance gates, and NCSC expectations.

  • Balance speed with assurance

  • Financial & Commercial Awareness

  • Track delivery against funding envelopes and call out burn-rate risks early.

  • Support commercial governance, change control, and scope management.

  • Ensure value is demonstrable, not implied.

Essential Skills & Experience

  • Proven experience delivering large-scale cloud or platform programmes in complex environments.
  • Strong background in public sector digital delivery, ideally within central government.
  • Demonstrable experience managing multi-supplier delivery under tight assurance constraints.
  • Comfortable working with cloud platforms (AWS) and understanding modern DevOps delivery models.
  • Strong grasp of delivery metrics, forecasting, dependency management, and risk control.
  • Confident communicator who can challenge senior stakeholders constructively.
  • Experience working under security, compliance, and regulatory constraints.

Desirable Experience

  • Experience delivering or operating core cloud, shared platforms, or landing zones.
  • Familiarity with the clients governance, GDS assessments, or cross-government platforms.
  • Exposure to FinOps, platform reliability, or live service operations.
  • Experience supporting migration programmes or large-scale onboarding.

‘This role requires additional vetting, which means this could take longer than our normal onboarding process. You will require additional vetting for this position, which means the process can take longer than the usual onboarding process with Capgemini. Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you have any queries.’

Application Architect - CI/CD
CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler
Hampshire
In office
Senior - Leader
£635/day - £740/day
+5

Application Architect / Technical Architect - CI/CD & DevSecOps (Defence)

Location: Hampshire

  • Outside IR35

Overview

We’re hiring a Technical/Application Architect specialising in CI/CD and DevSecOps to design and lead secure delivery pipelines in a military IT environment. This is a hands-on architecture role focused on building hardened, compliant, enterprise-grade delivery platforms.

Key Responsibilities

  • Architect and deliver secure CI/CD pipelines
  • Lead DevSecOps strategy and standards
  • Design pipelines for secure, restricted, and air-gapped environments
  • Define reusable pipeline frameworks and templates
  • Embed security-by-design across delivery
  • Act as senior technical authority across platforms and programmes

Essential Skills

  • Enterprise CI/CD architecture experience
  • Strong DevSecOps background
  • Tooling: GitLab CI, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps
  • Containers: Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift
  • IaC: Terraform, Ansible, Helm
  • Secure pipeline design experience
  • Scripting: Python, Bash, PowerShell

Desirable

  • Defence/military/government programme experience
  • Air-gapped systems & secure environments
  • MOD/NATO frameworks
Solution Architect (18 Months FTC)
London Borough of Barnet
London
Hybrid
Senior - Leader
£71,713 - £79,409

Directorate: Strategy & Innovation
Contract Type: 18 Months Fixed Term Contract
Hours: 36
Salary: 71,713 - 79,409
Location: Colindale
Closing Date: Midnight March 9th 2026

About Barnet Council
Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools, vibrant town centers, vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better. As an organisation, our staff are committed to Our Values: Learning to Improve, Caring, Inclusive, Collaborative - which drive everything we do.

About the role
This is an exciting time to join Barnet as we grow our Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) capabilities and accelerate our digital transformation journey. We’re investing in smarter services, better use of data, modern technology, and you’ll play a key part in shaping this future.

We’re looking for an exceptional Solution Architect to help shape Barnet’s technology future and play a strategic role in driving our digital, data and AI transformation.
As part of the Insight & Intelligence Hub, you’ll lead the design and delivery of scalable, secure and cost-effective technology solutions across the council. You’ll be responsible for setting the architectural direction for our 5year technology investment strategy. Ensuring our systems, platforms and AI tooling align with business needs, emerging technologies and industry best practice.
This is a high impact role with visibility across the organisation. You’ll influence senior leaders, guide major technology decisions, and help create a modern, integrated architecture that supports better services and outcomes for residents.
This is a hybrid role. You will be expected o attend monthly in-person team days in our Colindale office.
We also come into the office to meet service stakeholders, work together on collaboration, discovery and user testing sessions and department days.
Please click here to download the Job description for this role.

About you
You’re an experienced and strategic technology leader who thrives on solving complex problems and shaping modern enterprise architectures. You combine deep technical expertise with strong stakeholder influence and the ability to communicate in a clear, business focused way.
You will bring:

  • Extensive experience delivering enterprise wide architecture within complex, multisupplier environments.
  • Strong knowledge of infrastructure, cloud platforms, networking, applications, AI, RPA and data platforms.
  • Confidence designing and governing complex solutions, creating both high-level blueprints and low-level technical specifications.
  • Ability to translate user and business needs into functional and nonfunctional requirements.
  • Experience horizonscanning, evaluating emerging technologies and advising senior leadership on strategic adoption.
  • Expertise in IT architecture frameworks (e.g. TOGAF) and familiarity with modern engineering practices such as cloudnative, data driven and AIenabled architectures.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot legacy and modern systems alike.
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills, with proven experience influencing senior stakeholders.
    If you’re motivated by innovation, transformation and designing solutions that make a tangible difference, this role offers both challenge and impact at scale.
    In this role, you will:
  • Set the strategic technical architecture direction for the council’s multiyear technology investment plan.
  • Research, evaluate and design complex information systems, infrastructure solutions and data platforms.
  • Lead the design of AI and automation solutions, advising on safe, effective adoption of emerging technologies.
  • Review and assure designs from third parties, ensuring alignment to corporate and industry standards.
  • Conduct feasibility studies and provide recommendations on proposed IT developments, including risks, costs and benefits.
  • Translate business requirements into clear technical specifications, both functional and nonfunctional.
  • Develop high-level architectural blueprints and refine these into detailed designs during implementation.
  • Work closely with cyber security, information governance and ICT teams to ensure compliance and security standards are embedded in all solutions.
  • Lead the development of technical standards, architectural principles and long-term roadmaps.
  • Negotiate with stakeholders to balance user needs, technical constraints, timelines and budgets.
  • Provide expert advice throughout the full lifecycle of projects, from discovery to delivery.
    You’ll play a crucial role in enabling significant organisational savings, improving service delivery and driving forward innovation across Barnet.

What we offer

  • 31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays
  • Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents
  • Work-life balance options may include hybrid working, flexitime, job share, home working, part-time
  • A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers and more
  • Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership
  • Excellent training and development opportunities
  • Employee well- being training programs including confidential employee assistance

How to apply
Read the job description and person specification before clicking ‘Apply’ to commence the online application form. If you would like any further information about the role before applying, please contact James Rapkin, Head of Organisational Insight & Intelligence,

Barnet Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Barnet operates stringent safer recruitment procedures, this may include AI Detection Screening, Biometric ID/Right to Work Checks, Qualification and Registration Checks, Up to 6 years of Employment Data and Insights to Accelerate Screening (Konfir), Up to 5 years of Employment History References, DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) Checks, Credit Checks and Social Media, Sanctions and Occupational Health Screening.

To deliver Barnet Council’s commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. As such we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Barnet Council embraces all forms of flexible working (including part-time, compressed hours, and hybrid working) and is committed to offering employees a healthy work-life balance. Candidates are encouraged to talk about relevant requirements and preferences at interview. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking.

Barnet Council is a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at (url removed)

All posts with the council are subject to a probationary period of six months, during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the council satisfaction your suitability for the position in which you will be employed.

Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible.

Please ensure you regularly check the email account (including JUNK MAIL folders) that you use to submit your application, as any further communication regarding your application will be sent electronically. Should you not hear from us within four working weeks of the closing date for this post, then regretfully in this instance, you have not been shortlisted.

Technical Transition Manager (18 Month FTC)
London Borough of Barnet
London
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£62,766 - £69,984
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Directorate: Strategy & Innovation
Contract Type: 18 Months Fixed Term Contract
Hours: 36
Salary: 62,766 - 69,984
Location: Colindale
Closing Date: Midnight March 9th 2026

About Barnet Council
Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools, vibrant town centers, vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better. As an organisation, our staff are committed to Our Values: Learning to Improve, Caring, Inclusive, Collaborative - which drive everything we do.

About the role
We’re looking for a Technical Transition Manager to lead the technical elements of Barnet’s move from a longterm outsourced IT service model to a modern, hybrid delivery approach. This is a pivotal role, responsible for planning and delivering the transition of key systems, platforms, and services to new suppliers or inhouse teams while ensuring continuity, security, and value for money.
You’ll coordinate complex technical change, manage risks and dependencies, and work closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure smooth and well governed transitions. From system migrations and data transfers to service handovers and onboarding new technical capabilities, you’ll provide expert oversight and assurance throughout.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape Barnet’s future IT landscape and help build resilient, secure, and sustainable digital services for our residents, staff and wider communities.
As part of the transition we are investing in smarter services, better use of data, modern technology, and you’ll play a key part in shaping this future and ensure activity can move at pace, whilst managing any transitional risks.
This is a hybrid role. You will be expected to attend monthly in-person team days in our Colindale office.
We also come into the office to meet service stakeholders, work together on collaboration, discovery and user testing sessions and department days.
Please click here to download the Job description for this role.

About you
You are an experienced technical professional with a strong track record of leading complex IT transitions and managing risk in modern, hybrid technology environments. You excel at coordinating technical change, overseeing system migrations, data transfers and service handovers, and ensuring continuity, security and value for money throughout transition programmes.
You build strong relationships, influence effectively across organisational boundaries, and work confidently with both internal teams and external suppliers to deliver well-governed, secure and reliable technical outcomes.
You bring a proactive, organised approach, the ability to navigate complex dependencies, and a commitment to modern, resilient and sustainable digital services that put residents, staff and communities at the heart of decision-making
Please see full job description for further details

What we offer

  • 31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays
  • Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents
  • Work-life balance options may include hybrid working, flexitime, job share, home working, part-time
  • A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers and more
  • Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership
  • Excellent training and development opportunities
  • Employee well- being training programs including confidential employee assistance
    How to apply
    Read the job description and person specification before clicking ‘Apply’ to commence the online application form. If you would like any further information about the role before applying, please contact James Rapkin, Head of Organisational Insight & Intelligence,

Barnet Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Barnet operates stringent safer recruitment procedures, this may include AI Detection Screening, Biometric ID/Right to Work Checks, Qualification and Registration Checks, Up to 6 years of Employment Data and Insights to Accelerate Screening (Konfir), Up to 5 years of Employment History References, DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) Checks, Credit Checks and Social Media, Sanctions and Occupational Health Screening.

To deliver Barnet Council’s commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. As such we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Barnet Council embraces all forms of flexible working (including part-time, compressed hours, and hybrid working) and is committed to offering employees a healthy work-life balance. Candidates are encouraged to talk about relevant requirements and preferences at interview. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking.

Barnet Council is a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at (url removed)

All posts with the council are subject to a probationary period of six months, during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the council satisfaction your suitability for the position in which you will be employed.

Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible.

Please ensure you regularly check the email account (including JUNK MAIL folders) that you use to submit your application, as any further communication regarding your application will be sent electronically. Should you not hear from us within four working weeks of the closing date for this post, then regretfully in this instance, you have not been shortlisted.

Senior Network Architect
Rise Technical Recruitment
Milton Keynes
Hybrid
Senior
£550/day - £600/day

Milton Keynes (Hybrid 3 days PW)

550 - 600pd DOE (Inside IR35/Umbrella)

6 month initial contract

Ideally SC/DV Cleared (Need to be eligible if not)

My central Government client is looking for an experienced Network Architect to support them with the delivery and management of key national security capabilities.

You will liaise with stakeholders/customers and interpret business requirements into technical ones and support technical teams in delivery of capabilities, providing 4th level technical oversight to customer issues.

The ideal candidate will have experience in an enterprise environment, ideally within a Government body.

Essential Experience Required:

Networking architecture such as

  • Network Topology and configuration
  • Wireless network architecture
  • Firewalls
  • Network load balancing
  • Inter/intra site connectivity
  • Virtual private network configuration
  • Public could connectivity

Experience creating technical and architectural documents such as options assessments, low and high-level technical designs.

Experience of requirements management and ownership of deliverables.

Working knowledge of auditing and security products configuration.

A comprehensive understanding of NCSC, GDS, CIS, Cyber Essentials, and NIST IT security principles, along with experience in UK government technology strategies and policies.

Desirable:

Worked in a matrix organisation structure.

IT Technical qualifications or equivalent experience

TOGAF or equivalent experience

Knowledge of Public cloud offerings

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

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