Principal Architect – Data Platforms / Data Lakes / Cloud / Python – 12 Month Contract – £700 p/d Inside IR35 – London

A global digital media organisation are looking for a Principal Architect to join their Data Foundation & Product Analytics team on an initial 12-month contract. This role sits at the forefront of enterprise data strategy, engineering, and platform governance — and will be instrumental in shaping the next generation of data infrastructure within the business. This is a hybrid role (London-based) with flexibility in a fast-paced, multi-cloud, multiplatform environment.

You will partner with the Enterprise Data Lake and Governance teams, architecting robust data pipelines and platforms across cloud and on-prem ecosystems, whilst establishing and enforcing standards for data modelling, ensuring consistency in data quality.

Key Responsibilities:

Architect and lead the development of large-scale, secure, and resilient data lakes and pipelines using Data Lakes and Data Mesh concepts.

Extensive experience using Python, SQL and AWS

Define and enforce data architecture across mesh and domain-driven data products.

Implement and govern real-time/batch processing (Kafka, Spark, Glue).

Ensure strong metadata, cataloguing, and lineage practices across the enterprise.

Lead teams of engineers across global hubs, mentoring and supporting high standards.

Knowledge on data governance & security practices such as IAM, RBAC, Collibra, OpenMetadata, GDPR compliance

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We are seeking VMware VCF Architects/Consultants to join our client on a contract basis.

Our client is one of the most certified independent VMware specialists in the UK, regularly delivering cutting-edge solutions across public and private sector organisations. They are consistently in need of VMware expertise for a range of projects, with contract durations ranging from 20 days to 12 months, depending on project demand and specialist skill sets.

The client has ongoing requirements for skilled consultants across the entire UK.

Key skills

• VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF 5 or VCF 9) - architecture, deployment, life cycle management
• VMware Aria (Operations/Automation/Suite)
• VMware NSX - design, implementation, security, networking
• SDDC architecture and platform design
• Integration across compute, storage, networking, and automation layers

What you’ll do

• Architect scalable, secure VMware Cloud Foundation platforms
• Lead design decisions and provide technical direction
• Deliver end-to-end VMware VCF implementations and upgrades
• Work closely with technical teams and stakeholders to deliver robust platforms
• Support automation, life cycle management, and operational best practice

Interested, intrigued, or want to find out more? Apply today so that we can start a conversation or call

London (Occasional travel)

Salary: Up to £85k + Benefits

An established, global technology business within the hospitality-tech industry is seeking an accomplished Principal Software Engineer to lead the design and delivery of next-generation digital solutions. This is an opportunity to shape greenfield projects from the ground up - architecting scalable, data-driven systems that empower venues to deliver seamless guest experiences and drive long-term innovation.

What will I be doing?

Lead the technical vision and architectural direction across complex backend systems, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance.

Partner closely with engineering leadership to define best practices, coding standards, and long-term technical strategy.

Design, develop, and oversee the delivery of robust, production-grade software built using Python, Django, Cloud Firestore, BigQuery, and Elasticsearch.

Mentor and guide engineers at all levels, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams - including product, data, and design - to deliver innovative solutions that directly impact customer success.

Evaluate and implement emerging technologies that enhance system performance and developer productivity.

Take ownership of mission-critical initiatives, balancing technical depth with business priorities to deliver scalable, maintainable solutions.

What do I need to be successful?

Degree in Computer Science or equivalent hands-on experience.

3+ years’ experience in backend software development, including several years in a senior or principal-level engineering role.

Expertise in Python (or a similar backend language), with proven experience designing distributed systems, APIs, and microservices at scale.

Deep understanding of software architecture, cloud infrastructure (Google Cloud, AWS, or Azure), and modern DevOps practices.

Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and system design principles.

Demonstrated experience influencing technical direction across teams and driving alignment on complex engineering decisions.

Passion for delivering elegant, high-performance software and solving complex technical challenges that impact real users.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

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Join a world-renowned aerospace and defence organisation as a Senior Mechanical HVAC Engineer hybrid onsite in Scotstoun

Would you like to join a global aerospace and defence organisation? Do you want to work as part of an organisation protecting people and maintaining maximum national security?

Due to a drive for greater success, this advanced manufacturing business is currently searching for a Senior Mechanical HVAC Engineer to add to their talented, hardworking team in Scotstoun on a 12 month contract. Striving for innovation and creativity you can ensure no two days will be the same.

The package:

Senior Mechanical HVAC Engineer
Scotstoun - hybrid 1-2 days per week
UMB £40.64 per hour inside IR35
Initially 12 months likely to extend

The role

The Senior HVAC Engineer will lead the design, integration, and technical assurance of numerous HVAC systems across a complex marine platform.

Duties

* Preparing specifications and developing HVAC system designs in accordance with project requirements, technical standards, and quality expectations. This includes Heat Load Calculations, Psychrometrics, Pressure Drop Calculations and Single Line Diagrams (schematics).
* Carry out design appraisals in assigned areas to ensure compliance with all applicable standards and design criteria.
* Participating in the development, maintenance, and modification of engineering processes and procedures relating to HVAC distribution systems, ensuring they remain aligned with technical developments, regulatory requirements, and operational needs.

Experience

* Experience in engineering or a defence related industry.
* Has worked in typically two phases of the product lifecycle in the defence/maritime industry.
* Has sufficient experience of the total product lifecycle to enable a good understanding of adjacent phases and through life engineering issues.
* Knowledge of processes and tools used in Marine Engineering.
* Experience in Supplier Management.
* Experience writing technical specifications.

Skills:

* Microsoft Office Suite / Autocad / Foran.
* Experience and expertise, in marine HVAC systems or Building Services HVAC System design.
* Experience in the design, build, integration, support and operation of Naval ships.

Background

This is an exciting opportunity to work for a global business that has developed a strategy of working closely with its contingent workforce. Within the role, you can expect to:

Work on complex, cutting-edge projects
Achieve a work/life balance
Develop your skills

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If this sounds like the role for you, we’d love to hear from you! Send your CV to Stella today!

Dorset Up to £80,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus Are you an experienced Engineering Manager looking for a role where you can lead, influence and make a real impact? Do you want the freedom to shape engineering strategy, elevate reliability and drive performance across a high‑volume manufacturing site? A market‑leading FMCG manufacturer is exclusively working with Yolk Recruitment to appoint a high‑calibre Head of Engineering who will take full ownership of engineering performance at a major production facility in Dorset. Reporting directly to the Site Director, this is a key senior leadership position where you'll shape the future of the site, build a high‑performing engineering culture and drive long‑term improvements to reliability and operational excellence. Why This Role? Strategic leadership role reporting into the Site Director \* Influence long‑term asset care, engineering strategy and site performance \* Lead, develop and strengthen an established engineering team \* Ownership of reliability, continuous improvement, maintenance excellence and capital investment \* A genuine opportunity to make lasting, measurable change across the site The Role As Head of Engineering, you will be responsible for engineering performance, reliability and compliance across a large-scale FMCG manufacturing operation. Working closely with Operations and Senior Leadership, you'll set engineering direction, build a robust maintenance strategy and enhance overall site reliability. Key responsibilities include: \* Leading, coaching and developing the engineering team, driving a culture of safety, ownership and performance \* Improving maintenance strategy, asset care and plant reliability \* Ensuring compliance with HSE, environmental and engineering standards \* Managing engineering budgets, maintenance expenditure and contractor performance \* Delivering capital projects and wider site improvement initiatives \* Driving continuous improvement using structured problem solving and RCA \* Ensuring effective use of CMMS and maintenance planning processes \* Working closely with Production to maximise uptime, OEE and operational efficiency The Person You will bring: \* Strong leadership experience within a manufacturing engineering environment \* Background as an Engineering Manager, Head of Engineering or senior engineering leader \* Experience within FMCG or other fast‑paced, high‑volume industries \* Expertise in maintenance strategy, asset reliability and engineering performance improvement \* Experience managing teams, budgets, contractors and engineering KPIs \* Solid understanding of CMMS and metrics such as OEE, MTBF, MTTR \* Engineering qualifications (Apprenticeship, HNC, HND or Degree in electrical/mechanical discipline) You'll be a confident, influential engineering leader who can inspire teams and elevate site performance. Package Up to £80,000 salary \* Generous car allowance paid on top of salary \* Generous annual bonus also paid on top of salary \* 33 days holiday \* Private healthcare & life assurance \* Pension scheme \* Ongoing professional development and long-term career opportunitiesYou'll be joining a successful, well‑invested manufacturing organisation with strong financial performance and a long-term growth strategy. Ready for your next challenge? This role is being exclusively managed by Yolk Recruitment, with engineering specialist Liam Reid leading the process. For a Private & Confidential discussion, please apply with an up‑to‑date CV - and feel free to include a cover letter detailing your suitability. We also operate a referral scheme - if you know someone ideal for this role, please get in touch. Due to high application volumes, if you have not been contacted within 7 days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please check our website for future opportunities

Senior Software Engineer C++ (Python, SQL, Linux, Trading, FinTech, Financial Technology, Low Latency, Backend) This is a hybrid role, 3 days remote and 2 days in the office Our client actively encourages diversity, equality and inclusion within its workforce and welcomes applications from a diverse background, REC Solutions Limited does not discriminate in regards to age, gender, national origin, religion or any other basis. An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Senior Software Engineer C++to join a friendly team my client are a well-established exchange (FinTech, Financial Technology) based in the City. My client are working with some cutting edge technologies, this is an excellent opportunity to join an innovative, forward thinking company within the FinTech / Financial services space. The successful candidate will join a a supportive team, where my client aim to recruit the best people from all walks of life and diverse business backgrounds. If these sentiments align with your thinking, then my client could be the ideal place for you to develop your career. Benefits (not exhaustive list): Senior Software Engineer C++ (Python, SQL, Linux, Trading, FinTech, Financial Technology, Low Latency, Backend) Competitive salary 25 days annual leave - not including bank holiday Private medical insurance Flexible working hours Company pension Group Policies Life Assurance, Income Protection and Critical Illness Discretionary bonus Share Incentive Plan Electric Car Scheme Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Policy Workplace Nursery Scheme Length of service holiday entitlement My client is an equal-opportunities employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Job Overview: Senior Software Engineer C++(Python, SQL, Linux, Trading, FinTech, Financial Technology, Low Latency, Backend) In this role you will work with the Product team, Infrastructure team, and QA team, to produce high performance, low latency and highly reliable code. Your goal will be to develop software which can handle large amount of TPS to drive a highly efficient technology used by several markets around the world, including our own. To be successful in this role as a Senior Software Engineer C++, you will be a proponent of agile methodology and modern software best practices. You can produce detailed technical work in OOP and work with other members of the Development team to produce code of high-quality standards. Ideally, you should have worked in critical systems development in the past. Responsibilities and Duties: Senior Software Engineer C++(Python, SQL, Linux, Trading, FinTech, Financial Technology, Low Latency, Backend) Codes, tests, integrates, and documents software. Provides technical leadership to more junior employees and other teams. Apply principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis to the development of complex products. Participate as a Subject Matter Expert in internal review of software components and systems. Work on the hardest technical problems facing the company, often these problems are unusually complex and require the utmost creativity and innovation. Apply and champion the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the system development life cycle to support the generation of technical engineering products. Keep abreast of technology trends and champion new ideas and process improvements. Required Skills/Experience 8 years development experience in >= C++11 and Boost creating performant, scalable applications. Exposure to real-time systems. By that we meansystems processingfrequenteventsin a timely manner. 5+ years of experience in networking (UDP, Multicasting, TCP, etc...), messaging, and algorithms. 5+ years of experience on Linux systems. Good understanding of modern development best practices and methodologies Python. Git. SQL. Knowledge of capital markets technologies, protocols, and standards such as FIX and SBE. Most importantly, a drive to solve complex technological and trading problematics with a great team of talented developers. Desired Skills/Experience Questdb Dolt Mindsetandmethodology This role involves working with a sophisticated and specialised platform. New joiners invest time in understanding the architecture and domain before making changes to the most critical components. Were looking for someone who enjoys that kind of deep learning and is keen to build long-term expertise that enables them to take on greater ownership and impact. Good team player Autonomous Good understanding of modern development best practices and methodologies Comfortable using Agilemethodology, including continuous integration, sprints, Jira and the relevant processes and workflow. TPBN1\_UKTJ

Head of Engineering – Precision Engineering (Nuclear, Defence, Aerospace and Energy) Location: Nottingham Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 (Dependant on experience) EMBS Engineering has been instructed on an exclusive basis to appoint a critical hire for a highly respected, precision engineering business specialising in build-to-print solutions for demanding sectors including Nuclear, Aerospace, Defence, and Energy. Known for technical excellence, quality, and long-term customer partnerships, our client is looking to expand and hit new record heights. As such, we are now seeking a Head of Engineering. The Role: As the primary engineering authority, you will lead a multi-disciplinary team across NPI, process engineering, and tooling. You’ll be responsible for bridging the gap between customer specifications and operational execution, ensuring our build-to-print environment remains lean, efficient, and technologically advanced. What's in it for you? \* £65.000 – £70,000 basic salary (dependent on experience) \* Stability & Longevity - Permanent position \* Hours: 39 per week - early finish on Fridays \* Company bonus scheme \* 25 days holiday \* My EAP \* Healthshield care plan \* Sick pay + much more \* Benefits: Pension, holiday entitlement, healthcare, appraisals and much more Key Responsibilities: \* Define the engineering roadmap, foster a culture of accountability, and develop a high-performing technical team. \* Act as the lead authority for interpreting customer drawings, BOMs, and specifications; manage engineering changes and manufacturability reviews. \* Oversee process flows, tooling concepts, and work instructions for machining and fabrication, ensuring cost-effective and compliant production. \* Drive New Product Introduction, from risk assessment (DFM/PFMEA) through to successful FAI/PPAP. \* Partner with Quality to lead root-cause analysis and champion initiatives to reduce scrap, cycle times, and process variability. About You: Having previously led engineering functions, you’ll have familiarity and be competent to showcase the following: \* Right-First-Time NPI: Seamless program launches that meet cost and timeline targets. \* Operational Impact: Direct improvements in yield, quality, and manufacturability through lean principles. \* Technical Partnership: Strong, trust-based relationships with customers and internal senior leadership. \* Compliance: Maintaining gold-standard engineering documentation (ISO9001, AS9100). Why join? You’ll be joining a forward-thinking precision engineering business with strong values, a collaborative culture, and a clear commitment to long-term customer success. This role offers autonomy, visibility, and the opportunity to make a tangible impact in a respected aerospace, nuclear and defence supply chain. About us: EMBS Engineering is a dedicated talent specialist that partners with some of the UK's most prestigious, advanced, precision engineering companies within the Aerospace, Automotive / Motorsport, Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Green, Environmental, and FMCG industries. We’ll offer you expert support and advice throughout the process to ensure you select and secure a career-defining role Please note, due to the nature of the markets our client supplies into, all candidates must be UK residents, we cannot offer visa sponsorship for overseas candidate

Role Title: Security Architect

Duration: contract to run until 30/09/2026

Location: London or Southampton hybrid working 3 days per week onsite

Rate: up to £503.24 p/d Umbrella inside IR35

Role purpose/summary

• Architecture & Design: Develop secure architectures and reference patterns across cloud, infrastructure, applications, and data platforms. Ensure alignment with business goals, risk appetite, and regulatory requirements.
• Solution Delivery: Provide architectural guidance during project life cycle (HLD/LLD), review designs, and ensure solutions meet security requirements.
• Risk & Threat Management: Conduct threat modelling, assess vulnerabilities, and ensure appropriate mitigating controls are designed and implemented.
• Governance & Standards: Define and maintain security policies, standards, and guardrails. Ensure adherence to architectural principles and regulatory obligations (eg, GDPR, FCA).
• Collaboration: Partner with engineering, cloud, network, IAM, and operational teams to embed secure by design principles and resolve architecture level issues.
• Security Tooling & Controls: Evaluate and guide the adoption of security technologies including IAM, encryption, network security, detection/response, and cloud-native controls.
• Incident Support: Provide architectural expertise during incidents, investigations, and post incident reviews.
• Continuous Improvement: Monitor emerging threats, technologies, and patterns to enhance the organisation’s security posture.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 5+ years in security architecture or security engineering roles.
• Strong understanding of security protocols, authentication/authorization models, encryption, identity management, and cloud security patterns.
• Experience producing high quality architecture documentation (HLD/LLD, patterns, data flows).
• Hands on understanding of cloud environments (Azure/AWS/GCP), networks, applications, and data protection.
• Familiarity with threat modelling, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent communication skills, able to explain complex security topics to technical and non technical audiences.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, SABSA, AWS/Azure Security, or Cybersecurity Architect Expert.
• Experience in financial services or other regulated industries.
• Knowledge of DevSecOps, API security, and secure software delivery.

All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!

+7 months+

+Hybrid working in Bristol onsite 20%

+SC cleared role

+£100 - £105 ph

+Inside IR35

We are looking for an SC Cleared Technical Architect to join a major programme delivering secure, mission-critical communications systems. This role is hybrid, with a mix of home working and time on site in Bristol collaborating with engineering teams and customers.

The Role

As Technical Architect, you will act as the technical authority for complex systems and services, leading the design of secure architectures and guiding engineering teams through key design decisions. A strong understanding of 3GPP technical standards is essential, as this role supports advanced communications and mission-critical technology environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the technical authority across systems and services.
• Design and evolve secure, scalable architectures aligned to customer requirements and secure-by-design principles.
• Lead technical reviews, trade-off analysis, and risk assessments.
• Contribute to technology roadmaps and innovation initiatives.
• Mentor and support engineers and architects within the technical community.
• Represent the organisation at technical boards, customer meetings, and industry forums.
• Support solution design, bids, and proposals for new opportunities.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Active SC Clearance (or eligibility).
• Strong understanding of 3GPP technical standards - this is a key requirement for the role.
• Proven experience designing system and service architectures across infrastructure, networking, cloud, data, or applications.
• Knowledge of architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, MODAF, or NAF.
• Strong understanding of secure system design and cyber security principles.
• Experience delivering architecture within Agile or SAFe environments.

Job Title: Senior Solution Architect

Location: Ipswich

Years of Experience: 15+ Years

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Solution Architect to join our dynamic team in Ipswich. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge and expertise in Application Architecture, with a proven track record of designing and implementing robust application solutions. This role requires a strategic thinker who can align technology with business goals and drive innovation within the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and architecture of complex application systems, ensuring scalability, performance, and security.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Develop and maintain architectural standards, guidelines, and best practices for application development.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and tools to enhance application performance and efficiency.
• Conduct architectural reviews and provide guidance to development teams throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Mentor and train junior architects and developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Engage with stakeholders to ensure alignment of application architecture with business objectives.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation within the organization.

Mandatory Skills:

• Strong expertise in Application Architecture, including design patterns, frameworks, and methodologies.
• Proficient in cloud technologies and services (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Experience with microservices architecture and API design.
• Solid understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies.
• Excellent problem solving skills and the ability to think critically under pressure.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non technical stakeholders.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with DevOps practices and tools.
• Knowledge of data architecture and database design.
• Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman).
• Experience in leading architectural initiatives and driving change within an organization.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 15+ years of experience in software development and application architecture.
• Proven experience in leading architectural design and implementation for large scale applications.
• Relevant certifications in architecture or cloud technologies are a plus.

Servicenow Platform Designer with SC or DV Clearance is required by our government client based in London/Midlands

Working in an SC Security Cleared environment. Due to the urgency of the role, you will hold a current SC or DV (Developed Vetting) Clearance (or be eligible)

To start ASAP

Rate c £(Apply online only) pd (Umbrella)

Role:

You will provide strategic, technical, and design leadership for the ServiceNow platform, ensuring it is architected, configured, and governed in a scalable, secure, and sustainable way. The Platform Designer shapes the end to end platform design across CMDB, integrations, and core workflows, enabling major transformation activities and long term service evolution

Skills:
Deep expertise in ServiceNow platform design across ITSM, CMDB, Discovery, ITOM, and IntegrationHub.
Strong capability in CMDB architecture, CI class modelling, relationship design, and data governance.
Strong understanding of API/web service design (REST/SOAP), MID Server patterns, spokes, and automation workflows.
Experience designing Scoped Applications, secure configuration models, and platform-level controls.
Knowledge of ITIL v4, service design principles, and enterprise grade architecture patterns.
Understanding of discovery, service mapping, data ingestion and integration patterns.

Responsibilities

Define, maintain, and evolve the ServiceNow platform design, guardrails, and configuration standards.
Develop platform-wide design patterns covering CMDB, ITSM, ITOM, automation, and integration workflows.
Act as the design authority for all ServiceNow changes, ensuring solutions remain aligned to wider enterprise architecture.
Solution Design Assurance
Lead complex solution and workflow designs, ensuring usability, maintainability, and adherence to best practice.Review and validate development outputs, ensuring alignment to design principles and long-term sustainability.
Shape the platform s environment strategy, including version upgrades, performance optimisation, and health monitoring.
Platform Strategy Roadmap
Provide strategic input into licensing, roadmap planning, security posture, and the future evolution of the platform.
Work closely with the Product Owner, Technical Lead, and BA community to design upcoming releases and platform enhancements.
Data, Integrations Workflow OrchestrationDefine ServiceNow data design, CMDB modelling, and governance approaches.
Design integration patterns, data flows, and orchestration using IntegrationHub, APIs, and the MID Server.

• SmartSourcing are a Disability Confident Employer and we promote, celebrate and value diversity, we are committed to promoting equality and inclusion for all.

Fire and Security Engineer

Basic £38-42k

Door to Door Travel Paid at Overtime Rates

Our client is a well-established and growing fire and security specialist delivering the design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of a wide range of life safety and security systems. Working across a variety of commercial, industrial, and public sector environments, the company has built a strong reputation for providing reliable, compliant solutions and high levels of customer service. With a team of experienced engineers and a strong focus on quality and long-term client relationships, they continue to see steady growth and are now looking to strengthen their engineering team to support increasing demand.

Responsibilities as a Fire and Security Engineer

• Small Works and Service of Fire & Security systems
• Participation in an on-call rota
• Ensuring all work is completed in line with industry standards and regulations
• Working on motorway services and petrol stations
• Covering Gloucester and surrounding area s

Package & Benefits for a Fire and Security Engineer

• Basic Salary: £38,000 - £42,000
• Door-to-door travel paid at overtime rates
• Flexible start / finish times
• 23 days holiday + bank holidays
• Call out 1 in 14 weeks
• £175 standby payment per week
• All call outs handled remotely
• FIA & Zeus qualifications fully paid for
• In-house technical support engineer
• 2 company social events per year
• Company Van and Personal use included

If you are interested, please do apply now!

Secure and Recruit is a reputable, honest, and longstanding specialist Fire and Security Recruitment company. With an extensive network of the industry’s top companies, we ensure that positions we introduce align with candidate expectations. Your preferences and aspirations are of utmost importance, and all details will be thoroughly discussed.

Fire & Security Engineer, Fire Alarm Engineer, Security Engineer, Service Engineer, Commissioning Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Fire & Security Technician

Fire and Security Engineer

Basic 38-42k

Door to Door Travel Paid at Overtime Rates

Our client is a well-established and growing fire and security specialist delivering the design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of a wide range of life safety and security systems. Working across a variety of commercial, industrial, and public sector environments, the company has built a strong reputation for providing reliable, compliant solutions and high levels of customer service. With a team of experienced engineers and a strong focus on quality and long-term client relationships, they continue to see steady growth and are now looking to strengthen their engineering team to support increasing demand.

Responsibilities as a Fire and Security Engineer

• Small Works of Fire & Security systems
• Participation in an on-call rota
• Ensuring all work is completed in line with industry standards and regulations
• Working on motorway services and petrol stations
• Covering Bristol, Taunton and Bridgewater

Package & Benefits for a Fire and Security Engineer

• Basic Salary: 38,000 - 42,000
• Door-to-door travel paid at overtime rates
• Flexible start / finish times
• 23 days holiday + bank holidays
• Call out 1 in 14 weeks
• 175 standby payment per week
• All call outs handled remotely
• FIA & Zeus qualifications fully paid for
• In-house technical support engineer
• 2 company social events per year
• Company Van and Personal use included

If you are interested, please do apply now!

Secure and Recruit is a reputable, honest, and longstanding specialist Fire and Security Recruitment company. With an extensive network of the industry’s top companies, we ensure that positions we introduce align with candidate expectations. Your preferences and aspirations are of utmost importance, and all details will be thoroughly discussed.

Fire & Security Engineer, Fire Alarm Engineer, Security Engineer, Service Engineer, Commissioning Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Fire & Security Technician

Rate: 700 - 850 a day
Location: Preston, Lancashire
Duration: 12 months +
Clearance: UKSV Developed Vetting (DV)
Work Pattern: On-site / Preston

The Opportunity
We are working exclusively with a globally recognised prime defence contractor to identify experienced OT Architects for a critical, long-running programme based in Preston. This is a technically demanding role embedded within a complex, highly secure programme environment supporting some of the UK’s most sensitive national infrastructure.

You will operate at the intersection of Operational Technology, cybersecurity architecture, and systems engineering - shaping the OT landscape across a multi-platform, safety-critical programme. The work is genuinely consequential and the technical challenge significant.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Designing and owning end-to-end OT architecture across complex, multi-domain systems
• Developing reference architectures, patterns, and standards aligned to programme requirements
• Leading OT/IT boundary definition and network segmentation design (Purdue model / IEC 62443)
• Providing architectural assurance and technical governance across the programme
• Engaging with cross-functional engineering, security, and programme leadership teams
• Driving OT cyber security strategy and NCSC-aligned secure-by-design principles
• Supporting DRACAS, configuration management, and architecture change control processes
• Interfacing with MOD stakeholders and contributing to technical reviews and audits

What We’re Looking For

• Active, current Developed Vetting (DV) clearance
• Proven background in OT architecture within a defence, CNI, or regulated industrial environment
• Strong familiarity with IEC 62443, NIST SP 800-82, and/or equivalent OT security frameworks
• Experience with SCADA, ICS, PLC, or embedded/real-time systems architecture
• Solid understanding of OT/IT convergence, network segmentation, and secure system design
• Comfortable operating within formal systems engineering environments (e.g. MBSE, DODAF, NAF)
• Ability to communicate complex architectural concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Experience in safety-critical or high-integrity systems is highly desirable

CROSS DOMAIN SME

RATE: 700 - 850 a day
LOCATION: Preston, Lancashire
DURATION: 12 Months +
SECTOR: Defence & CNI
CLEARANCE: Active DV Required

THE OPPORTUNITY
We are working exclusively with a globally recognised prime defence contractor to identify a subject matter expert in Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) for a complex, high-assurance programme based in Preston. This is a senior, technically demanding role at the heart of a programme operating across multiple security domains and classification levels.
You will provide deep technical expertise across the design, implementation, and assurance of cross domain transfer mechanisms - working closely with architects, security teams, and accreditors to ensure solutions meet the stringent requirements of a highly classified defence environment.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Acting as the programme’s technical authority on all Cross Domain Solution matters
• Defining and owning CDS architecture, design patterns, and security controls
• Leading the evaluation, selection, and integration of accredited CDS products and technologies
• Working with security architects and accreditors to achieve and maintain system accreditation
• Providing SME input to risk assessments, HMG/MOD security reviews, and technical audits
• Developing and reviewing CDS-related security documentation (RMADS, SyOps, TRA)
• Advising on data guard design, content filtering, and information flow policy enforcement
• Liaising with NCSC, DSTL, and other government bodies as required by the programme
• Supporting transition and integration activity across classification boundaries

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Active, current Developed Vetting (DV) clearance - non-negotiable
• Demonstrable SME-level expertise in Cross Domain Solutions within a UK defence or government environment
• Deep understanding of HMG information assurance policy, JSP 440, JSP 604, and SPF requirements
• Hands-on experience with accredited CDS products (e.g. Nexor, Owl, Forcepoint, or equivalent)
• Strong understanding of data guard architectures, content inspection, and policy enforcement engines
• Familiarity with MOD/DSTL accreditation and risk management processes (RMADS, ISO 27001)
• Experience producing and reviewing security case documentation for high-classification systems
• Ability to engage credibly with senior stakeholders, accreditors, and government technical authorities
• Prior experience on UK defence programmes at SECRET or above is highly desirable

Our client is a globally recognised engineering organisation specialising in the design and manufacture of advanced safety equipment used within highly demanding operational environments. Their products support personnel operating in complex and safety critical roles across international markets. Due to continued growth and ongoing product development activity, they are now seeking a Senior Design Engineer to join their engineering team in Stevenage, Hertfordshire.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a specialist organisation where you will be responsible for managing the full design lifecycle from concept through to production. You will be working on technically complex products within a highly regulated engineering environment.

The role will involve occasional travel.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply with an up to date CV.

Senior Design Engineer Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of new products and engineering solutions.
• Manage projects through the full product lifecycle from concept through to production.
• Provide technical leadership during new product development and introduction programmes.
• Conduct engineering design reviews and technical risk assessments.
• Produce and manage engineering documentation including drawings, bills of materials and technical documentation.
• Conduct feasibility studies focusing on cost, manufacturability, performance and quality.
• Support the development and implementation of product testing and validation procedures.
• Work closely with manufacturing teams to ensure designs are suitable for production.
• Liaise with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with relevant quality standards and regulatory requirements.

Senior Design Engineer Requirements:

• Must hold either a degree, HND or recognised apprenticeship in an engineering discipline.
• Proven experience within a mechanical or design engineering environment.
• Experience leading engineering projects or supporting small teams.
• Strong mechanical design experience using CAD software such as SolidWorks.
• Experience producing engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and communication skills.
• Experience with composite materials, advanced polymers or lightweight structural design would be advantageous.
• Experience working within the defence, aerospace or other highly regulated engineering sectors would be beneficial.
• Experience working to recognised quality standards such as ISO or AS9100 would be beneficial.

Senior Design Engineer Benefits:

• Salary 46,720 to 58,449 DOE.
• Company pension scheme.
• Life insurance.
• Free onsite parking.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Company events.
• Casual dress.
• Store discounts.
• Health and wellbeing programme.
• Opportunity to work within a specialist engineering organisation.
• Involvement in innovative product development programmes.

Note:
Our client actively welcomes applications from candidates from commercial or military backgrounds, particularly those from aviation, aerospace or technical engineering environments who have transitioned into design or product development roles.

Location: Reigate
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 + Hybrid Working

About the Role

This fantastic organisation is seeking a SharePoint Systems Specialist to lead the development and effective use of its SharePoint and Microsoft 365 environment, including emerging AI tools. The role involves working with teams across the organisation and the ICT provider to improve systems, support staff adoption, ensure data security and compliance, and help drive organisation-wide digital transformation.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Drive systems efficiency and streamline processes.
• Lead digital transformation projects and tool rollouts.
• Oversee safe, ethical AI adoption.
• Manage SharePoint and intranet for usability and compliance.
• Deliver training and digital resources.
• Ensure data governance and security.

What Experience is Required

• Expertise in SharePoint, Microsoft 365, and AI tools
• Change management, process improvement, and adoption experience
• Stakeholder engagement, project coordination, and ICT collaboration
• Data analysis, reporting, governance, and compliance knowledge

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary of £45,000 - £50,000
• Hybrid working - 2 days from home
• Employee Assistance Programme

Location

This role is based in Reigate - Commutable from nearby locations such as Redhill, Horley, Leatherhead and Crawley.

How to Apply

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Assistant Electrical Engineer (HV/Power Systems)

Location- Preston

Paying up to 40k (Flexible)

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Electrical Engineer with a genuine interest in High Voltage (HV) electrical design to join a growing building services consultancy based in Preston.

This is a rare and long-term development role, offering hands-on exposure to HV systems within the built environment and the chance to learn directly from a highly experienced senior engineer, with a clear pathway to taking ownership of this specialist function in the future.

The Company

You will be joining a business entering its next phase of planned growth, already home to the largest Building Services design team in Preston. The consultancy works across a broad range of technically challenging projects and has built a strong reputation across the Northwest.

Projects are predominantly located across Preston, Lancaster, Carlisle and the wider Northwest, covering both new build and refurbishment schemes.

Sectors include:

• Education (universities, student accommodation)
• Healthcare (hospitals and clinical buildings)
• Residential
• Industrial
• Commercial offices and local authority projects

This exposure will give you experience across multiple sectors and RIBA Stages, far beyond a narrow or repetitive role.

The Role

This position sits within the Electrical Engineering team, with a strong emphasis on developing capability in HV electrical systems within buildings.

You will initially work closely with a senior HV specialist, learning the design, assessment and operational aspects of:

• High voltage electrical distribution within buildings and sites
• Backup and resilience systems including UPS, generators, batteries and standby power
• Electrical safety, fault levels, voltage/earth leakage and other detailed technical calculations
• Understanding HV interfaces between site infrastructure and buildings

Alongside this, you will:

• Be involved in client liaison from day one, taking briefs, understanding requirements and acting as a technical interface as projects develop
• Work under the guidance of Principal and Associate Engineers, with structured progression toward greater technical and project responsibility
• Gain exposure to wider building services coordination and, over time, move toward a project management capacity on your own schemes

This is not a typical building services electrical role. The business is specifically looking for someone who wants to go deeper technically and build a niche in HV engineering.

About You

This role would suit an engineer who is early in their career but highly motivated to specialise.

You are likely to have:

• A degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering
• Experience within a building services consultancy, contractor or similar technical environment
• Some exposure to electrical design within buildings (LV or HV)
• A clear interest or passion for HV electrical design, power systems and resilient infrastructure
• The confidence to communicate with clients and project stakeholders

Previous direct HV experience is not essential - attitude, curiosity and willingness to learn are critical.

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Outside IR35
SC Clearance Required
6months+
Hybrid in Bath (2-3 days per week)
550- 585pd (Outside IR35)

Role Overview
We are seeking a Solution Architect to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing solution assurance and accreditation processes, ensuring the security and reliability of our networks and hosting platforms. You will engage with various projects and platform providers to understand their plans and impact on implementation. Your expertise in architectural modelling and design will be essential in maintaining our architecture models and guiding future developments.

Responsibilities

• Manage solution assurance and accreditation processes for security, networks, and hosting platforms during project testing and implementation phases.
• Oversee interactions with projects and platform providers to assess target platform availability and its implications on implementation plans.
• Maintain architecture models in Sparx EA and project documentation in SharePoint and Confluence (Atlassian).
• Provide architecture and design services to develop, document, and maintain the future logical and physical high-level design and roadmap for the solution space.
• Engage with senior stakeholders to ensure alignment and understanding of architectural goals.
• Collaborate with the architecture capability to enhance our practises and standards.

Experience

• Proven experience in enterprise or solution architecture.
• Proficiency in architectural modelling tools such as Archimate and Sparx EA.
• Experience with client healthcare environments or similar deployed/disconnected settings.
• Knowledge of solution design assurance, governance, and participation in sign-off processes.
• Familiarity with SAFe Agile methodologies.
• Ability to engage with technical teams effectively.
• Experience contributing to project planning and functional/technical product evaluations.
• Demonstrated expertise in deep high-level design (HLD), solution design document (SDD), and low-level design (LLD) technical design, particularly in legacy application modernisation projects.

Contract Role - Security Architect

Location: Hybrid - Wokingham or Warwick (1-2 days onsite per week)
Contract: 6 months (likely extension)
IR35: Inside IR35
Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance Required

Role Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Security Architect to support a major internal programme responsible for delivering capabilities that underpin critical infrastructure operations.

This role will embed within an agile delivery programme while also contributing to the wider Security Architecture Community of Practice, working alongside enterprise and domain security architects to strengthen security architecture practices across the organisation.

The successful candidate will provide security architecture leadership for an internal application within the programme, ensuring security is Embedded throughout the development life cycle using secure-by-design and shift-left principles.

You will work closely with engineering, architecture, and delivery teams to ensure security risks are identified early, appropriate controls are designed, and systems are resilient against evolving threats.

Key Responsibilities

Programme Security Architecture

• Own the security architecture for an internal application supporting critical infrastructure programmes.
• Embed secure-by-design and shift-left practices within agile delivery teams.
• Work closely with engineers and product teams to ensure security is integrated into design and development activities.
• Provide architectural guidance across agile sprints and feature releases.

Security Risk & Threat Analysis

• Conduct threat modelling independently across application and platform designs.
• Perform risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and architectural weaknesses.
• Design appropriate security controls, including identifying where compensating controls may be required.
• Provide security architecture input into release planning and technical decision making.

Security Architecture Governance

• Ensure solutions align with organisational security policies, regulatory obligations, and industry best practice.
• Maintain clear and accessible security architecture documentation.
• Support security-related incident response activities where architectural insight is required.

Community of Practice Contribution

• Contribute to the Security Architecture Community of Practice, supporting the maturity of the clients security architecture capability.
• Help identify capability gaps and support the development of consistent approaches across teams, including:

• Threat modelling frameworks
• Secure development life cycle practices
• Security architecture standards

• Provide ad-hoc security architecture support across other programmes where needed.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Active SC Clearance (recently lapsed clearance may be considered for exceptional candidates).
• Strong experience as an application or Software Security Architect.
• Demonstrable experience embedding security within agile development environments.
• Proven ability to conduct threat modelling independently.
• Strong experience in designing security controls (architectural level rather than hands-on implementation).
• Strong expertise in containerised services and container security.
• Experience working with DevSecOps practices and secure SDLC frameworks.
• Ability to communicate complex security concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience supporting systems operating within regulated or high-assurance environments.

Desirable Experience

• Experience within the energy, utilities, or similar highly regulated sectors.
• Experience supporting systems related to critical infrastructure operations.
• Familiarity with large-scale enterprise transformation programmes.

Working Model

This role follows a hybrid working model, with 1-2 days per week onsite in either:

• Wokingham
• Warwick

Attendance onsite may vary depending on team collaboration needs and programme milestones.

Interview Process

The recruitment process consists of two stages conducted via Microsoft Teams:

Stage 1 - Informal/Cultural Fit Interview
Discussion around experience, approach to security architecture, and team fit.

Stage 2 - Technical Competency Interview
Panel interview assessing practical capability in areas such as:

• Threat modelling
• Secure architecture design
• DevSecOps practices
• Security risk management

We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.

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Please be advised if you haven’t heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly.

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Your new companyOver the past few years, our client has evolved into the European hub of a fast-growing, innovation-led semiconductor group. What truly defines them isn’t just their technology, but the diverse, talented community behind it, people who share a clear sense of purpose and work together with genuine collaboration and pride. Their teams operate in a modern, fast-paced environment, driving advancements in next-generation touch technologies and exploring what’s possible across display and video systems, high-speed AI data processing and wireless connectivity. There’s a strong ambition running through the business: to build a world-class enterprise powered by deep technical expertise and continuous innovation.

As part of their expansion, they are now investing further to look for a Digital Lead. This creates an exciting opportunity for a skilled and ambitious individual to join a growing organisation where your work directly shapes new products, influences future technology, and contributes to a company pushing the boundaries of semiconductor development.

Your new roleMy client is seeking a Digital Lead who will take full ownership of the IC digital roadmap across two expanding markets, touch sensing and automotive MCUs. The role is pivotal in defining and delivering the digital architecture that sits at the core of these next-generation products. You’ll begin by working closely with stakeholders to establish clear product definitions and technical objectives, before driving the digital design activities from early architectural modelling through to verification and final validation.What sets this role apart is the breadth of technical responsibility. You will oversee the creation of advanced capacitive touch controller ICs, incorporating brand-new sensing architectures, while simultaneously contributing to the design of safety-critical automotive MCUs. Ensuring consistency, quality and performance across both lines will require strong technical judgement, a structured engineering mindset and the confidence to lead design reviews and resolve complex technical challenges.Equally important is the leadership element. You’ll manage a dedicated digital team, guiding resource allocation, monitoring progress, and ensuring technical direction remains aligned with project and organisational goals. Working with global partners and internal IP suppliers, you will represent the digital team’s needs in key decisions, whether that’s IP selection, EDA tool adoption or design-flow optimisation. It’s an ideal position for someone who thrives in a hands-on leadership role at the intersection of technology, people and strategy.What you’ll need to succeedMy client is looking for a candidate who brings a strong blend of technical rigour and leadership confidence. This role requires someone who has already proven they can manage teams and navigate multiple concurrent projects without losing sight of delivery timelines. You’ll need a solid foundation in digital IP development and integration, along with a methodical approach to problem-solving that allows you to explore complex design spaces while maintaining a high level of innovation.Because the work spans everything from architecture to physical implementation, they’re looking for someone who understands the full digital IC lifecycle how to translate a specification into a robust design and guide that all the way through verification, validation and silicon sign-off. Experience in low power design techniques, area optimisation and the selection and evaluation of EDA toolchains will be particularly valuable. A strong understanding of IP supply chains, including maturity models and third party IP quality assessment, will help you thrive in this environment, as will established skills in DfT, DfM, silicon debug and failure-analysis methodologies.Candidates should hold a BEng or MEng in Engineering, Electronics or a related field, ideally at a 2:1 or equivalent. My client is seeking someone with experience in digital or mixed-signal IC design, plus leading teams or projects. Exposure to mixed-signal design, Python, functional safety standards like ISO-26262, or display-related technologies is a bonus, as is familiarity with JIRA, Confluence or the broader ASIC flow. While not essential, these additional skills help accelerate performance and integration into the wider group.What you’ll get in return

• Yearly bonus based on financial performance and personal contribution
• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
• Option to buy and sell holidays up to 5 days a year
• Paid day off for your birthday
• Pension scheme salary sacrifice, 6% company contribution
• Life insurance 4x annual salary
• Private medical insurance Bupa
• Private dental cover Bupa
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric car scheme salary sacrifice

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