Lead a Complete Technology Transformation

Drive the strategic evolution from legacy systems to a scalable, cloud-native SaaS platform at a rapidly growing technology company with 20% year-on-year growth.

You’ll have complete freedom to reshape both technology choices and team structure as the senior technical authority in this ambitious, forward-thinking organisation.

About the Company

Scaling, recently invested into technology company experiencing sustained growth and ready for their next phase of technical evolution.

What You’ll Be Doing

Acting as a key partner to the Technology Director and the Head of Delivery, you will oversee all software engineering disciplines, ensuring technical solutions are scalable cloud-native, robust, and secure by design.

You will lead a multi-disciplinary engineering team, encompassing Frontend, Backend, Mobile, Hardware, DevOps, and QA. Foster a culture of technical rigour that integrates software agility with the continued evolution of the core technology.

What You’ll Need

• Proven leadership, with experience leading a multidisciplinary technology function encompassing software development
• Extensive experience successfully driving large-scale architectural transformation and modernisation projects (e.g., monolithic to microservices, legacy stack replacement)
• Expertise in cloud-native, scalable system design
• Deep understanding of modern web and mobile architecture, containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes), and serverless patterns

Role Details

Job title: Head of Software Development. May also be known as: Software Development Manager, or Head of Software Engineering.

Location: Southwest England. Bristol, Bath, Exeter, Plymouth, Poole, Torquay all reasonable. We are relaxed about office time / home time, but think to be effective in this role, you’ll need to be able to spend a good amount of time in the office; certainly, toward the beginning of your tenure. 1 day a week in office, preferably 2, with flexibility coming when your team and you are comfortable.

Salary: £85K - £90K Basic + Bonus + LTIP + Benefits package

Ready to lead a complete technology transformation and make your mark as a key senior figure? Please apply now for this excellent career opportunity.

Materials Engineer – Corrosion & Durability - Bridgwater, UK

About the Role

Ready to use your specialist expertise to solve complex technical challenges at one of Europe’s most exciting engineering projects? Join us in a role where your impact shapes delivery on site and your growth truly matters. At EDF, Success is Personal – your journey is powered by you.

The Opportunity

As a Materials Engineer – Corrosion & Durability, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the construction and delivery of Hinkley Point C. Your work will help drive technical excellence across materials, coatings and corrosion challenges, supporting our transition towards An Electric Britain.

You’ll join us on a starting salary of £64,232 per annum. This is an on‑site role, working at #HPC and #SDC, where your expertise will directly support construction teams and technical specialists in a fast‑paced environment.

You’ll gain exposure to a wide range of engineering disciplines, working closely with subject‑matter experts while developing your own specialist knowledge. You’ll contribute to meaningful engineering solutions and build experience across coating systems, material selection, testing and corrosion principles – all while developing your technical career with support from industry leaders.

Who You Are

We’re looking for a Materials Engineer – Corrosion & Durability who thrives on cross‑disciplinary problem solving, and who brings a collaborative, proactive approach to complex engineering challenges. To be shortlisted, you need to offer:

• Experience or knowledge of corrosion modelling for buried and exposed elements (ISO 9223, BS 9295)
• Experience of onsite engineering
• Degree (or equivalent) in Material Engineering
• Experience of authoring technical documentation
• Practical experience of material characterisation and testing
• Evidence of supporting sustainable material selection
• Proven ability to digest technical coating documentation and advise on the impact of changes

To be appointed to this role, you will need to meet the criteria for Security Vetting, which will ordinarily require you to have been a resident of the UK for at least three of the past five years.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting the resolution of complex technical challenges in materials and coatings
• Reviewing and advising on corrosion modelling, material choices and coating specifications
• Preparing technical assessments, justification papers and engineering documentation
• Collaborating with construction teams to resolve cross‑discipline queries
• Ensuring technical decisions align with safety, quality and regulatory requirements

Pay, Benefits and Culture

Alongside a starting salary of £64,232 per annum, potential for an annual bonus, and a market‑leading pension scheme, your package will include customisable benefits such as electric vehicle leasing, discounted gym membership, life assurance, tech vouchers, experience days and more.

At EDF, we believe there are multiple definitions of what it means to succeed. That’s why we offer you the freedom to develop a career that’s unique to you. Here, Success is Personal – it’s your journey, powered by us.

Everyone is welcome at EDF; we’re committed to building a workforce that reflects gender balance, social mobility and inclusion of minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities. As a Disability Confident employer, we will support applicants requiring adjustments.

Join us and find your success at EDF!

Closing Date: Sunday 15th March

#SuccessIsPersonal #EDFcareers #LI-Hybrid #DestinationNuclear

Success is Personal. It’s your journey, powered by us. Join us and drive the transition towards an Electric Britain.

Technical Lead Engineer (Materials and Coatings) - Bridgwater, UK

About the Role

Ready to use your specialist expertise to solve complex technical challenges at one of Europe’s most exciting engineering projects? Join us in a role where your impact shapes delivery on site and your growth truly matters. At EDF, Success is Personal – your journey is powered by you.

The Opportunity

As a Technical Lead Engineer – Materials and Coatings, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the construction and delivery of Hinkley Point C. Your work will help drive technical excellence across materials, coatings and corrosion challenges, supporting our transition towards An Electric Britain.

You’ll join us on a starting salary of £64,232 per annum. This is an on‑site role, working at #HPC and #SDC, where your expertise will directly support construction teams and technical specialists in a fast‑paced environment.

You’ll gain exposure to a wide range of engineering disciplines, working closely with subject‑matter experts while developing your own specialist knowledge. You’ll contribute to meaningful engineering solutions and build experience across coating systems, material selection, testing and corrosion principles – all while developing your technical career with support from industry leaders.

Who You Are

We’re looking for a Technical Lead Engineer – Materials and Coatings who thrives on cross‑disciplinary problem solving, and who brings a collaborative, proactive approach to complex engineering challenges. To be shortlisted, you need to offer:

• Experience or knowledge of corrosion modelling for buried and exposed elements (ISO 9223, BS 9295)
• Experience of onsite engineering
• Degree (or equivalent) in Material Engineering
• Experience of authoring technical documentation
• Practical experience of material characterisation and testing
• Evidence of supporting sustainable material selection
• Proven ability to digest technical coating documentation and advise on the impact of changes

To be appointed to this role, you will need to meet the criteria for Security Vetting, which will ordinarily require you to have been a resident of the UK for at least three of the past five years.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting the resolution of complex technical challenges in materials and coatings
• Reviewing and advising on corrosion modelling, material choices and coating specifications
• Preparing technical assessments, justification papers and engineering documentation
• Collaborating with construction teams to resolve cross‑discipline queries
• Ensuring technical decisions align with safety, quality and regulatory requirements

Pay, Benefits and Culture

Alongside a starting salary of £64,232 per annum, potential for an annual bonus, and a market‑leading pension scheme, your package will include customisable benefits such as electric vehicle leasing, discounted gym membership, life assurance, tech vouchers, experience days and more.

At EDF, we believe there are multiple definitions of what it means to succeed. That’s why we offer you the freedom to develop a career that’s unique to you. Here, Success is Personal – it’s your journey, powered by us.

Everyone is welcome at EDF; we’re committed to building a workforce that reflects gender balance, social mobility and inclusion of minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities. As a Disability Confident employer, we will support applicants requiring adjustments.

Join us and find your success at EDF!

Closing Date: Sunday 15th March

#SuccessIsPersonal #EDFcareers #LI-Hybrid #DestinationNuclear

Success is Personal. It’s your journey, powered by us. Join us and drive the transition towards an Electric Britain.

365 Senior Developer is required by fast growing and highly successful global organisation.

This is a new opportunity within their experienced, dynamic IT team.

Purpose: The 365 Senior Developer will lead and innovate in the creation, customisation, and optimisation of Microsoft 365 and SharePoint solutions that drive business productivity and enhance user experience. This role involves architecting and developing applications and integrations within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem, including Power Platform and Azure integrations, while providing technical leadership and strategic guidance to projects and teams.

Role Responsibilities:

• Manage, configure, and develop within Office 365 environments, utilising a range of Office 365 applications for document management and collaboration.
• Design and develop applications using Power Apps (Canvas Apps), Power Automate, and Power BI to create integrated solutions that support business needs.
• Knowledge of development using the Microsoft Graph API enhancing interconnectivity across applications.
• Develop, customise, and manage Modern SharePoint sites, including site pages, web parts, and site templates to enhance user experience and productivity.
• Implement Front End solutions utilising SPFx, PnP, and frameworks like JavaScript, TypeScript, and .NET Core for dynamic user experiences and functionality.
• Integrate Office 365 applications with third-party and cloud services using APIs, JSON, and CSOM, ensuring seamless data flow and application interoperability.
• Build Azure-based solutions integrated with Office 365, leveraging Azure Logic Apps, Function Apps, and other Azure services, with programming in JavaScript, C#, and PowerShell.
• Practical Office 365 product experience - configuring, administration, development and deploying solutions using the full range of Office 365 apps for document management and collaboration.
• Knowledge of SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Microsoft Teams.
• Apply practical knowledge of SharePoint Online and associated Services (Search Service, User Profile Service, Compliance Centre, Security Centre, Content and Document Management Principles).
• Apply practical knowledge in the use of PowerShell to automate deployments and perform maintenance tasks
• Experience of undertaking Office 365 BAU Admin activities.
• Implement robust security practices when working with Office365, Power Platform and Azure.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively to clients and stakeholders.
• Capable of working autonomously, remotely, or collaboratively within diverse team environments.
• Prioritise, plan, and multitask effectively within deadlines and budget constraints, applying project management principles where required and ability to work within a project team.
• Experience working on projects, taking requirements, generating designs, and implementing a final solution.
• Strong understanding of Application Lifecycle Management when working with Power Platform and Office365 Solutions.
• Maintain up-to-date skills, learn new technologies as needed, and proactively identify and implement effective solutions for business requirements.

Qualifications/Skills/Experience:

• Knowledge of Azure Servers, Web Applications, Storage Solutions, Data Solutions, Machine Learning Solutions and Networking
• Knowledge of Web Design/Development using HTML, CSS and Adobe Creative Cloud suite of product
• Knowledge of Azure SQL Database implementation and development with Azure Data Factory

Excellent training and career development opportunities exist for the right candidate.

Location: Essex/Hybrid

80-85,000 + excellent benefits.

Cyber Analyst to join the Information Security Team. Someone who can take those outputs from projects / tools and drive improvements. Looking for an experienced, proactive Security Analyst to ensure the correct level of security integrity to protect systems, information, personal data and people from cyber-attacks and unauthorised access. Working with other departments to ensure security systems are secure, fit for purpose and protected to an optimal level. You will be responsible for driving the security scrutiny, culture, awareness, and adoption across the business.

• Security Toolsets and a Technical Mindset, you re not expected or required to be an expert in all areas but expected to have a solid understanding and grounding in security principals to adapt to the varied requirements
• Experienced in a wide variety of security software, systems, services and toolsets such as E-mail Security, EDR, NAC, IT/OT Segmentation, 365 etc along with an understanding of malware prevention, emerging threats, attacks and vulnerability management
• Understanding of Information Security best practice for elements including workstations, servers, cloud, networking, architecture, common protocols, and application security
• Can confidently perform security audits, both internal and external (e.g., third party and supplier assurance) and ensure recommendations are followed for continuous improvement
• Strong Incident Response Management skills including threat and vulnerability analysis
• Understanding of security frameworks such as NIST, and Cyber Essentials

As the analyst you will work with the security manager and engineer the day-to-day running and monitoring of Information Security systems. Analyse and interpret outputs to identify security weaknesses and recommend continuous improvements and be involved in -

• Respond to Security Incidents, reports and alerts ensuring prompt containment and recovery.
• Plan and oversee regular security penetration testing against new and existing services to identify weaknesses and formulate plans and processes to minimise current and future risk
• Conduct regular security risk reviews and manage security remediation activity, internally on new IT/Business projects and with third parties

This is working for an excellent client who offer progression and development. This is an office-based role in Staffordshire and you will join a small, dedicated security team.

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

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

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

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

What you’ll do:

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

What we’re looking for:

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

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

Head of Platforms and Data - Permanent - Up to 90,000 + Car allowance + standard company benefits - Remote

OSS / BSS / End-to-End Architecture / API

Key skills / responsibilities:

Platforms Architecture & Evolution

• Own the end-to-end architecture for BSS and OSS platforms.
• Ensure platforms are API-first, modular and scalable, avoiding vendor lock-in.
• Maintain a platforms roadmap aligned with network growth, service models and business strategy.

API & Systems Integration

• Own the API strategy and integration layer connecting BSS, OSS, Network Monitoring, Customer/Wholesale portals and Data platforms.
• Define API standards, governance, security and lifecycle control.
• Drive workflow automation to reduce manual provisioning and service handling.

Data Strategy & Data Platform

• Define the enterprise data model and data governance framework.
• Lead development and scaling of the data platform (warehouse / lake).
• Ensure high-quality data supports customer insight, service assurance, capacity analytics and commercial reporting.

BSS/OSS Operational Design

• Define and refine core business and service workflows (activation, inventory sync, provisioning, incident/change processes, wholesale enablement).
• Ensure tooling supports reliable, repeatable and automated operations.

Fuel Recruitment are currently engaged with a specialist within the Fixed Wireless Access and Fibre space, to recruit for a Head of Platforms and Data to join their team and lead the design, development and operation of the platform ecosystem that enables the FWA side of the business to scale.

Location: Remote with Adhoc travel to site (London or Birmingham)

Contract Length: 6 Months
Working Pattern: Full Time, via an Umbrella Company

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey to shape the future of AI? Our client is on the lookout for a talented AI Engineer to engineer enterprise-grade Generative AI agents. If you have a passion for innovation and a knack for problem-solving, this opportunity is for you!

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience supporting the creation of Agentic AI Agents
• Expertise in Generative AI and LLM selection.
• Strong background in decision support and conversational AI.
• Familiarity with engineering prompts and agent patterns.
• Knowledge of cloud standards and privacy governance.
• Experience in monitoring, quality evaluation, and bias mitigation.
• A commitment to explainability and auditability.
• Passion for integrating human-in-the-loop controls.

What You’ll Be Doing:
As an AI Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in creating intelligent automation and conversational experiences by leveraging the power of large language models (LLMs) and orchestration frameworks. Your responsibilities will include:

• Designing Architecture: Define and own the architecture for enterprise-grade Generative AI and agent systems, ensuring alignment with cloud and organizational standards.
• Translating Business Needs: Convert business requirements into agent solutions, selecting the right agent patterns with clear success metrics and risk controls.
• Building GenAI Agents: Develop agents that seamlessly integrate LLMs with retrieval, tools, APIs, and structured reasoning for reliable and safe performance.
• Implementing RAG Solutions: Optimize Retrieval-Augmented Generation solutions, ensuring secure and permission-aware access to enterprise knowledge sources.
• Engineering Safety Measures: Create prompts and policies that enforce Responsible AI principles, focusing on bias mitigation, explainability, and human-in-the-loop controls.
• Ensuring Performance: Maintain the performance and resilience of GenAI systems through optimization and robust fallback strategies.
• Embedding Governance: Design with security, privacy, and governance in mind to support compliance and enterprise risk management.
• Integrating Agents: Collaborate with platform teams to build reusable components and deliver scalable, production-ready AI capabilities.
• Troubleshooting and Innovation: Act as a senior subject matter expert to resolve issues, lead investigations, and drive experimentation with emerging models and tools.
• Influencing Stakeholders: Engage with key stakeholders to articulate trade-offs and strategic decisions effectively.

Why Join Us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your skills will be valued, and your contributions will make a real impact. You’ll be part of a forward-thinking team that is committed to pushing the boundaries of AI technology!

Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re excited about this opportunity and believe you have the skills to excel, we want to hear from you! Apply today and take the next step in your career with us. Let’s innovate together!

We can’t wait to meet you!

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

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Senior Solutions Architect - Transport Technology Programme

Location: Hybrid - London
Contract: 2-3 years, rolling 6-month extensions, potential for permanent conversion
Daily Rate: Up to 749 (umbrella)

A leading transport operator is seeking two Consultant Architects to join its Tech & Data programme, delivering complex multi-vendor transport systems.

Front Office Architect: Focus on passenger-facing systems - gates, ticket vending machines, validators, and smart card systems. Experience with transport ticketing suppliers such as Cubic, Scheidt & Bachmann, or INIT is highly desirable.

Back Office Architect: Focus on transaction processing and payment systems, including backend design (Java/.NET/Oracle) and integration with payment acquirers (Visa, Mastercard, Amex).

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain end-to-end solution architectures and capability roadmaps.
• Break down complex projects into work packages for multiple vendors.
• Ensure solutions align with business objectives, maximise efficiency, and optimise total cost of ownership.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and suppliers to shape requirements and deliver innovative solutions.

Essential Skills:

• Strong solution and enterprise architecture experience
• Multi-vendor programme delivery
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management

Desirable: TOGAF/Zachman, agile delivery experience, public cloud knowledge

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited (“ARM”). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.

Are you looking for a fantastic Principal Software Engineer opportunity in High Wycombe? If so, my client is currently recruiting for a Principal Software Engineer to join their R&D site in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire My client design and manufacture a range of products and systems focusing on Instrumentation, but you do need a strong background in embedded software and architecture. Main requirements for the Principal Software Engineer job will be: - You will be responsible for the software architecture for their products / systems. - You will have a strong Agile / Scrum background - Must have excellent C / C++ and C# programming skills. - Physics orientated background Responsibilities for the Principal Embedded Software Engineer job will include: - The role will be responsible for design and architecture of software for new and existing products. - This is a senior role requiring a design-to-launch product ownership and a system-wide perspective. - You will have software development skills sufficient to help drive the technology roadmap, author high level specifications and contribute to software delivery. - You will take on some hands-on software design work. But your broad role will be to own the architecture / vision for the product / system and ensure that what is designed fits the initial brief. So, you will provide technical leadership to the software team / group. But won't have any line management responsibility. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a world leader in their industry offering excellent career prospects and a great working environment. If you have any specific questions about this Principal Software Engineer in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire please call Ricky Wilcocks on (phone number removed). To apply email (url removed)

Lead Navigation & PNT Systems Engineer (SC Cleared)
Bristol - 3 days a week onsite
Negotiable + Comprehensive Benefits Package

This is an excellent opportunity for a subject matter expert in Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) to join a high-impact team at its inception. Whether you are a specialist in Kalman filtering, GNSS resilience, or novel RF positioning, this role offers the chance to redefine how Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) navigate within the most contested and complex environments.
This company is building a dedicated Navigation & PNT capability group focused on the development of resilient, high-integrity technologies. As a foundational hire, you will be at the forefront of navigation capability, ensuring that our autonomous platforms remain operational even when traditional systems fail.

In this varied role, you will take ownership of the PNT architecture, moving from high-level design to hands-on implementation. You will design and simulate advanced algorithms tailored for UAS flight profiles, evaluate system performance in GNSS-denied environments through flight test analysis, and support the integration of software with high-grade IMUs and flight control hardware.

The ideal candidate will possess a deep technical background in aerospace or robotics. You should be comfortable performing complex error-budget analysis and have a passion for solving the “GNSS-denied” challenge using non-traditional methods like Vision-Based Navigation (VBN) or Terrain Referenced Navigation (TRN).

This is a fantastic opportunity to act as a technical authority within the program and work in a collaborative, cross-functional environment, alongside Flight Control and Mission Systems engineers to deliver a cohesive, world-class navigation suite.

The Role:

• Develop advanced navigation fusion (EKF/UKF) and resilient GNSS algorithms.
• Define modular “Plug and Play” PNT architectures for UAS platforms.
• Conduct GNSS-denied simulation and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing.
• Provide technical authority and roadmap guidance for PNT capabilities.

The Person:

• Degree-qualified in Aerospace/Robotics with deep sensor fusion expertise.
• Proven experience in GNSS-denied navigation (UAS, Missiles, or Robotics).
• Highly proficient in modelling, simulation, and complex error-budget analysis.
• Must be eligible for UK SC Clearance.

Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)

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.

What’s on offer?

• A top design studio with their HQ in Manchester, and designers responsible for some of the most iconic buildings in Manchester
• Progress your design skills, impart your style, explore new and innovative ways to achieve beautiful and functional designs
• Multiple examples of internal promotions, career progression and ongoing CPD
• Secure pipeline of work with long-term, securely funded clients
• Beautiful City Centre offices with a team of nice, sociable people
• Attractive salary, above the average of what you’d normally expect ( 45,000- 50,000)

What we’re looking for?

• Experience designing and managing large scale residential and commercial projects in the UK, ideally with Revit software
• Ambitions to take on responsibility for some iconic projects of the studio, ensuring they are completed on-time and within budget, developing your design team all the way
• Experience at dealing with clients, consultants, contractors and leading teams - especially in difficult, challenging project environments

What do you need to do next?

Click apply, or email us at (url removed)

Feeling frustrated by a lack of progression, just missing out on a promotion, or reached a glass ceiling?

Bored of the projects you’ve been working on, they’re taking ages to get planning, there’s too many issues on site, and there’s no end to problems?

Just nosey and want to see what’s going on?

We’re working closely with a standout name in the Manchester Architecture industry. They’re well known, been around for ages, and have a great reputation for quality designs, looking after their staff and being a lovely place to work.

What’s on offer, I hear you say?

• Attractive salaries - up to 45k for solid Architectural Technologists
• Flexible working - 2 days WFH and a grown up approach to working hours
• Job security - they have TONS of work at the moment, and see this INCREASING dramatically over the next 12-18 months
• Career progression - plenty of examples of rising through the ranks, offering more responsibility, skill development and whatever you need to improve yourself
• Fun - they’re a sociable bunch, they have regular socials and there are plenty of friends to be made

So if you’re thinking about where you want to be in 12 months, look no further. Give me a call, drop me an email and I’ll tell you all about it.

Ready to architect platforms that operate at serious scale?

Software Architect - NestJS, NodeJS, Vue - .NET backgrounds welcome

• Hybrid working in Hampshire
• Up to 110,000 + benefits

We’re partnering with a fast-scaling UK SaaS company building high-performance, data-driven platforms used by commercial teams to better understand and engage their customers.

They’re now looking for a Software Architect to shape the next generation of their customer-facing systems; designing scalable, cloud-first solutions capable of handling high data throughput and large data sets.

The Environment

The platform has evolved from a Microsoft / C# / .NET foundation into a modern stack including:

• NestJS, NodeJS, Vue
• Redis, SQL Server & Snowflake
• AWS (cloud-first architecture)

Strong .NET Architects who’ve worked in modern cloud and micro-services environments, or who can operate confidently across Node/TypeScript ecosystems, are absolutely encouraged to apply.

What matters most is architectural depth, SaaS scalability experience, and strong engineering principles.

The Role

This is ideal for someone who has progressed from hands-on engineering into architecture and still understands what great code and great systems look like.

You’ll:

• Design large-scale, high-performance SaaS architectures
• Lead microservices and event-driven design initiatives
• Champion DevOps-aligned architecture patterns
• Work across distributed/offshore teams
• Operate comfortably at both strategic and deep technical levels
• Influence AI architecture and modern data practices

What We’re Looking For

• 3-5+ years in a Software Architect role
• Strong engineering background (C#/.NET or modern JS/TS stacks)
• Experience within mature B2B SaaS environments
• Deep knowledge of cloud architecture (ideally AWS)
• Experience with microservices, event-driven systems
• Strong understanding of OLAP, OLTP, ETL & data warehousing
• DevOps-first mindset
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills

Interested?

If you’re an Architect who wants real influence in a scaling SaaS environment - without being boxed into one technology - this is a strong opportunity.

Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion: (url removed) / (phone number removed)

Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

IT Security Engineer - Projects & BAU IT Cyber Security team looking for an experienced IT Cyber Security Engineer someone who likes end to end solution develivery in IT security. Someone who can drive and move projects along. C*yberArk, Mimecast,* *antivirus, EDR, Crowdstrike, Security Awareness Platform, KnowBe4, O365,* *Web Proxy/proxies,* *Phishing, Policies,* *AD/Active Directory.* You will be responsible for ensuring the correct level of security integrity to protect systems, information, personal data and people from cyber-attacks and unauthorised access for an amazing client who offer progression and development. The role is a real mix of exciting projects and BAU and you really can make the role your own. Someone who is proactive, likes to get stuck in and likes to see things to completion. Previous end to end experience in cyber security would be preferred. A good all-rounder who has now specialised in IT and Cyber security. Hands on Cyber Security ensuring the security and resilience of IT systems. Working with the wider business to support existing and new projects for infrastructure, application, and operations teams to ensure existing systems are improved and new systems are implemented to continuously improve our security posture. Working on design and architecture. You will lead and support IT security projects, ensuring secure, timely, and effective project delivery. The client would like someone with NIST and Cyber Essentials. Strong knowledge of network security, endpoint protection, and threat detection/protection. Always staying one step ahead, investigating cybersecurity tools to ensure strong, up-to-date defences across on-prem, cloud AWS and SaaS environments. The role is office based in Staffordshire and the client offer a lovely collaborative working environment. You will receive continuous training and development, be able to see projects through end to end.

Permanent - 45k - 57k

Location - Hybrid, Eastleigh

Your new company

A local government organisation, based in the South UK, is currently looking for a Cyber Security Manager to come in and lead the team in supporting and securing the IT infrastructure across the organisation. The organisation plays a huge part in saving lives, and they truly make a real difference to the local area.

Your new role

You will be responsible for managing the threat landscape, and the strategy surrounding the security of the organisation’s information and systems. You will plan, monitor, review and implement necessary changes to ensure the integrity and availability of the ICT systems for the organisation, in line with ISO27001 and Cyber Essentials. You will manage a small team and play a crucial role in the organisation’s cyber security roadmap moving forward.

What you’ll need to succeed

You’ll need experience working within Cyber Security leadership or management. You’ll need experience implementing and maintaining ISO27001 and Cyber Essentials, as well as:

• Experience with incident response and management.
• Good stakeholder engagement.
• Threat management knowledge.
• Ability to lead and manage others.
• Ability to be on site near Southampton twice a week or more.

What you’ll get in return

You will lead the Information Security environment and team, whilst working for a local government organisation, with great benefits and an enjoyable place to work. You will also gain the following:

• A salary of between 45000 and 57000 (including additional market supplement)
• Local government pension and holiday allowance.
• Hybrid working.
• Other local government benefits.

What you need to do now

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Configuration Management is pivotal to MBDA’s success in developing and delivering engineered products to our customers and frontline users. Through the controlled application and compliance of processes, we give our programmes confidence and assurance in all products that we produce.

Salary: Circa £55,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 1-2 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more
• Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more .

The opportunity:

We are seeking an experienced Configuration professional to actively lead the application of Configuration Management processes across MBDAs prestigious product portfolio. Your ability to build networks and foster strong relationships with our business programmes will enable you to deliver outstanding governance of our Configuration Management processes whilst contributing towards the overall success of our business programmes. As a Configuration Manager, you will confidently establish yourself within your designated programme to provide strategic direction and deliver technical application of Configuration Management principles throughout the lifecycle of the product.

What we’re looking for from you:

• Highly experienced within a Configuration Management discipline.
• Extensive knowledge of Configuration Management principles, processes and standards, both nationally and internationally. A technical understanding of complex weapon systems or other defence systems being desirable.
• Strong technical appreciation of engineering business networks and associated stakeholder relationships across the product lifecycle.
• Highly developed communication skills; ability to lead through technical challenges with confidence and assertion.
• Outstanding networking skills with an ability to build and maintain critical stakeholder relationships.
• An ability to plan, lead and deliver technical Configuration Management activities.
• Proven ability to successfully influence and negotiate at all levels, without compromising relationships.
• Whilst not essential, an operational knowledge of Def Stan 05-57, ISO10007 or EN9100 would be beneficial.

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

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We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

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Job Title: Technical Architect

Max rate: 550p/d via Umbrella

Clearance required: BPSS + SC

Location: Remote Worker

Job Description:

Technically Lead the architectural modernisation of a large-scale, established data platform (DWX) within public sector client. This role requires experience of brownfield environments, strong hands-on technical capability, and the ability to reshape existing architectures to align with business and Data & Analytic (D&A) standards while maintaining uninterrupted service delivery.

You will be responsible for re-architecting data flows, modernising infrastructure, managing large-scale schema evolution, enabling cross-cloud connectivity, and providing senior guidance to technical teams and stakeholders.

Skills & Experience Required

Essential

• Proven experience as a senior technical architect in complex brownfield environments.
• Strong data platform architecture experience: ingestion patterns, schema evolution, ETL/ELT, microservices data integration.
• Multi-cloud integration expertise (Azure + AWS) including secure data transfer patterns.
• Deep understanding of government, public sector, or regulated environments.
• Strong experience of technical authority, security governance and SRE handover
• Experience maintaining critical services while modernising underlying platforms.
• Strong infrastructure, security, and network architecture capability (Zscaler, VPC patterns, VPN, identity).
• Ability to navigate and implement organisational standards.
• Hands-on experience re-architecting or migrating technology stacks to standardised platforms.
• Exceptional communication & leadership: able to drive clarity and decision-making in ambiguous contexts.
• Strong experience of technical documentation on Confluence/SharePoint

Desirable

• Experience with event-driven architectures and microservice-based data contracts.
• Knowledge of Kotlin and migration pathways to standard languages (Java, Python, etc.).
• Understanding of Power BI, CoPilot for Power BI, or GenAI (helpful but not core).
• Relevant AWS and Azure certifications.

As Systems Engineer, you will manage development lifecycle involvement to provide Automated Robotic sample storage systems to deliver cutting edge scientific applications and integrated platforms for biological sample and clinical intelligence.

Systems Engineer provide the cohesion and co-ordination between engineering and software disciplines. Developing specifications and leading multidisciplinary teams to clearly communicate the requirements for the Store and capture client requirements.

The industries we serve have growing requirements for regulatory quality control (GMP, Medical Devices, ISO etc). The System Engineering role provides opportunity to develop the fully documented lifecycle to support adherence to these standards.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Designs, defines and implements complex system requirements for customers and/or prepares studies and analyzes existing systems.
• Determines system specifications, input/output processes and working parameters for hardware/software compatibility.
• Coordinates design of subsystems and integration of total system.
• Serves as the primary technical resource for design, manufacture and debug as the product(s) move to completion.
• Lead a technical team from concept design through to customer delivery and validation.

Communications:

• Co-ordination/cohesion of engineering disciplines: Mechanical, Electrical, Software and Refrigeration.
• Direct integration with Test team
• Communication and project transition with Commissioning and Service
• Interface with planning and procurement.
• Involved in Sales Support activities to determine user requirements and develop special features.
• Customer liaison during projects, providing the main technical contact.

What You’ll Bring

• Degree level education in an Engineering discipline
• Experience in a similar role.
• System level thinking
• Prior involvement in projects from design to validation
• Excellent communications and presentations skills
• Organisational and Co-ordination skills
• Project planning (Microsoft Project)
• MS Office including PPT and Visio
• Experienced with 3D CAD or AutoLab
• Specification Writing advantageous

£40,000 - £50,000
Full time, perm
Position Overview
Our client is seeking an experienced and proactive Systems Manager to lead the transition to a new ERP platform, oversee their document management systems, and act as the primary escalation point for internal IT-related issues. This role is pivotal in ensuring their technology infrastructure supports operational efficiency, data integrity, and long-term business growth.
The ideal candidate will combine strong technical expertise with excellent communication and project management skills.

Key Responsibilities
ERP Management & Migration

• Lead, plan, and execute the migration from existing ERP systems to the new platform.
• Liaise with vendors, implementation partners, and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth transition and minimal operational disruption.
• Map current processes to the new system, identifying gaps and opportunities for improvement.
• Oversee data cleansing, data migration, and testing activities.
• Provide training and ongoing support for users post implementation.
• Monitor system performance and implement continuous improvements.

Document Management Systems

• Manage the organisation’s digital document management platforms, ensuring accessibility, security, and compliance with company policies.
• Develop and maintain document structures, permission controls, retention policies, and workflows.
• Drive adoption of best practices across the business to enhance collaboration and information governance.
• Troubleshoot system issues and coordinate updates or upgrades with vendors.

IT Support & Infrastructure Oversight

• Serve as the primary point of escalation for internal IT issues, coordinating fixes with external IT providers where necessary.
• Oversee hardware, software, and network needs across the organisation.
• Implement and maintain IT policies, including cybersecurity protocols and data protection standards.
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes with regard to systems access and equipment.
• Monitor system health, conduct routine audits, and ensure business continuity through backup and recovery strategies.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience managing ERP systems, including involvement in migration or large-scale implementation projects.
• Strong understanding of document management systems and information governance.
• Broad IT knowledge, including troubleshooting, networks, hardware, and software environments.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to support and train users at all levels.
• Vendor management experience.

This is a full-time contract position with an immediate start available, salary of £40,000 - £50,000p/a dependant on experience.
For more information on this position please contact Harriet Ali at Four Squared Recruitment.

Edinburgh OR Newcastle - fully onsite

12-month contract

Paying up to 70p/h (Inside IR35)

Role overview: Our client is looking for an experienced Systems Engineers to contribute to the continued development of an in-service radar system, by supporting the planning and analysis of radar trials (rig-based and flight trials).

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with large datasets from rig and flight trials, and use analytical techniques to evaluate radar performance against requirements and raise Systems Problem Reports (SPR) for detailed investigation.
• Apply signal processing, image processing, and object classification techniques to extract actionable insights.
• Investigate system anomalies using real trial data, ensuring performance meets specifications.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to develop and prototype cutting-edge defence solutions.
• Contribute to System Verification & Validation (V&V) activities as part of the continuous development / enhancement of the Radar System.

Required Skillset:

• Strong experience with MATLAB, particularly for use in the analysis of large data sets.
• Full V-model lifecycle experience, with an emphasis on the middle to right side (implementation, integration, testing, and V&V).
• Experience in safety-critical systems.
• An understanding of radar or complex sensor systems would be beneficial.

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited (“ARM”). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.