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Industrial Door Engineer
Concept Technical
Warwick
In office
Mid - Senior
£45,000 - £50,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Industrial Door, Auto Door, Auto Gate and Traffic Barrier Engineer

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced, Auto Door, Industrial Door, Auto Gate and Traffic Barrier Engineer to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled engineer looking to advance their career with a competitive salary package and flexible compensation options.

Key Responsibilities

* Installation, maintenance, and repair of industrial doors, automatic doors, automatic gates, and traffic barriers

* Conducting servicing and routine maintenance in accordance with EN16005 standards

* Diagnosing and resolving technical issues efficiently

* Ensuring all work complies with health and safety regulations

* Providing excellent customer service and maintaining professional relationships with clients

Essential Requirements

* EN16005 certification (essential)

* DHF (Door and Hardware Federation) qualification (preferred, but training can be provided for the right candidate)

* Full UK Driving Licence (essential)

* DBS check (Desirable)

* Proven experience working with industrial doors, automatic doors, gates, and traffic barriers

* Strong technical and problem-solving skills

Compensation Package

We offer two attractive salary options to suit your preferences:

* Option 1: £38,000 - £40,000 basic salary with overtime paid at hourly rates

* Option 2: £45,000 - £50,000 basic salary with no overtime payments

Benefits

* Company vehicle

* Ongoing training and development opportunities

* DHF training provided if required

* Competitive benefits package

How to Apply

If you have the required qualifications and experience, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience and qualifications

Junior Design Engineer
Genesis Technical Recruitment Ltd
Cannock
In office
Junior
£35,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

VISA Sponsorship or a Post Study Visa is NOT available for this role Junior Design Engineers required to join our client who is a truly world-class, family-owned business who are proud of their achievements and recognise that future growth and success is shaped by the ambition of their teams. You will be joining an Engineering team that is acknowledged as World No1 in its field.
As a result of growing demands for our client’s award-winning range of machines we have a number of exciting design roles for young enthusiastic engineers. This position will suit individuals looking for an opportunity to develop their career within a fast-paced organisation at the cutting edge of design and development.
Junior Design Engineer Role:
• Reporting to the Engineering Manager or Principal Engineer you will perform design and draughting duties using Siemens Unigraphics NX and TeamCenter.
• You will release engineering data and other engineering documentation as well as:
o Investigation and problem solving.
o Co-ordination with other functional areas: Test & Development, Assembly, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Materials.
o Liaison with suppliers on component specification and fit for purpose - checking design meets the brief and internal and external legislative requirements and documenting compliance where necessary.
Junior Design Engineer Requirements:
• You will a have a relevant qualification in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering.
• Min 2 year’s relevant mechanical design experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Experience of working with a 3D CAD package.
• You must be literate, numerate and articulate, able to take direction and work as part of a team.
• You will have interpersonal skills sufficient to communicate and work with people outside the engineering functional area and with external suppliers.
• Work within a team, utilising own ideas and initiative to drive design solutions.
• You will be able to apply your academic abilities to the solution of practical engineering problems.
• You will need a sense of urgency, the ability to take ownership of assigned work and demonstrate a strong work ethic.
Junior Design Engineer Benefits:
In addition to an excellent salary, career progression and development opportunities, our client offers an excellent company pension scheme, medical insurance and dental care schemes, access to the company’s healthy living centre and 33 days annual. You will also have access to the company’s Reward Hub, giving you fantastic savings across a huge range of high street retailers, as well as access to exclusive company perks such as the ULEV Car Scheme and Cycle to Work Scheme.
Junior Design Engineer Applications:VISA Sponsorship or a Post Study Visa is NOT available for this role**
Applications are welcomed from candidates who possess the relevant skills and experience as detailed in the job description.
Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK before making an application and it is the responsibility of the applicant to provide evidence of such eligibility

Principal Engineer
Genesis Technical Recruitment Ltd
Cannock
In office
Senior
£60,000 - £65,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Enthusiastic Principal Engineer to join the Mid-Range Product Engineering team working on future developments for the world leading Site Dumper range. You will help create and lead the design of new Site Dumpers as part of an ambitious programme that will shape the future of the Site Dumper product Worldwide. Reporting to the Design Manager, you will join a focused Global team working on the design and development of new products and innovative solutions for our customers across the entire product range produced in the UK.
Principal Engineer Responsibilities:
* Lead technical reviews of systems at a machine integration level to ensure system design and specification is in line with customer or business requirements.
* Prepare and lead design concepts, technical specifications and design briefs for new product design ideas.
* Take responsibility for ensuring that the overall technical delivery of the finished product meet customer and business requirements.
* Checking of technical drawings often created in other teams and responsibility for ensuring quality standards are met.
* Creation and execution of drawing release plans for NPI projects often across multiple projects.
* Day to day running of projects and supervision of any engineers allocated for project work.
* Co-ordination of Project timings and resource and presentation of overall engineering status to Senior Management.
* Prepare, update, issue and checking design control documents such as Engineering change notes timing plan, cost management, etc.
Principal Engineer Requirements:
* Ability to interface with other members of the larger team in the Group Engineering structure and lead design reviews across multiple areas.
* Willingness to take the lead for technical decision making and ensure the needs of our customer are always fully understood and delivered.
* Good and logical problem solving techniques.
* 3D CAD system familiarisation (Unigraphics NX preferable) to conduct and lead design and concept work reviews.
* Self-starting and ability to make things happen and motivate a broader team to pull in the same direction.
* Ideally you will have a strong engineering background, possessing a degree and minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience
* A good engineering knowledge of a range of off highway vehicle systems and their strengths and weaknesses.
* Should be able to demonstrate a high level of commitment, flexibility and enthusiasm as well as a sense of urgency and ownership of projects.
* Ability to communicate clearly, interfacing with the immediate engineering team as well as the wider team; including the Indian Design Centre, Manufacturing, Service and Marketing, is a pre-requisite.
* Demonstrate a sound grasp of mechanical engineering principles.
* Experience in Agricultural or Construction Machines / Attachments would be preferable but not essential.
* Travel on business may be required periodically.
Principal Engineer Benefits:
In addition to an excellent salary, career progression and development opportunities, our client offers an excellent company pension scheme, medical insurance and dental care schemes, access to the company’s healthy living centre and 33 days annual leave and flexibility around daily start and finish times. You will also have access to the Company’s Reward Hub, giving you fantastic savings across a huge range of high street retailers, as well as access to exclusive company perks such as the ULEV Car Scheme and Cycle to Work Scheme.
Principal Engineer Applications:
VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this role
This role is fully on-site
This vacancy is only available to Candidates with relevant experience as detailed in the job description. Due to volume of applications, we are unable to respond to applicants who do not possess the required skills and experience. Recent Graduates who do not have the required level of industry experience need not apply.
Candidates must be authorised to work in the country where this role is located BEFORE making an application

Sprinkler Design Engineer
Amida Consulting Solutions Ltd
Multiple locations
In office
Mid - Senior
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

London SE1
Sector Experience: Fire Protection
Salary: £Competitive
The Client
They are a leading provider of innovative fire protection, specializing in the design, installation, and maintenance of advanced fire detection and suppression systems. With a commitment to safeguarding lives and property, the company delivers tailored, high-quality services across various sectors, ensuring compliance with stringent safety standards. Their expert team leverages cutting-edge technology to offer reliable, efficient, and discreet fire protection solutions that blend seamlessly into any environment.
The Sprinkler Design Engineer ensures designs are produced to a high quality, are compliant with the relevant standards and meet necessary timescales, while maintaining a professional relationship with clients, team members and sub-contractors.
If you currently sit as a Fire Sprinkler Designer, Fire Protection Design Engineer, Fire Systems Engineer or a Fire Suppression Designer please apply
Responsibilities
* Production and design responsibility of fire protection sprinkler system installation drawings and coordination models.
* Production of hydraulic calculations.
* Onsite surveying, where necessary.
* Attend coordination meetings within the wider clients’ task team.
* Carry out checks to ensure designs are complaint to the relevant standards and project specifications.
* Mentor junior members of the design department.
Essential Experience
* Minimum of 5 Years experience in the design of fire protection sprinkler systems.
* Must be experienced in producing technical drawings in AutoCAD and Revit sheets.
* Experience in the production of the hydraulic calculations using the Canute FHC design software.
Qualifications
* Knowledge of LPC Sprinkler Rules is essential.
* Minimum of LCPB Basic Design Qualification.
* LPCB Intermediate and FHC Design Qualifications would be advantageous.
* Knowledge of FM and NFPA standards would be advantageous
If you currently sit as a Fire Sprinkler Designer, Fire Protection Design Engineer, Fire Systems Engineer or a Fire Suppression Designer please apply
For information on the role please call Giles Churchill – Director - Fire at Amida Solutions on (phone number removed). I am available to book calls in from 8am to 8pm Mon to Fri & Weekends

Senior NEC Project Manager - Highways
Matchtech
West Midlands
In office
Senior
£70,000 - £80,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

We’re looking for -

Major Highways experienced NEC PMs based in and around the Midlands region.

Major scheme experience of circa £50m interfacing with National Highways

Job Description

They have long term contracts across the infrastructure sector, with HS2, Network Rail, National Highways, Local Transport, Combined Authorities nationwide, energy, defence, airports and utility companies amongst their clients.

Growth has been built on our excellent service, expertise and competence of our people. Due to the significant growth and on-going success, we are looking for NEC3 and NEC4 accredited or experienced Project Managers to support the delivery of client’s projects.

You’ll be part of a team where our standards are high, as are the rewards. You’ll support that continuous improvement and benefit from the expertise that comes with a global Project and Programme Management consultancy.

Your role

Provide expert project and programme management standards across the whole project lifecycle.

Advise clients on the project cost, programme, risks and issues.

Lead and manage multi-disciplinary professional teams.

Lead communications and relationships with clients and their stakeholders.

Produce monthly reports including project programmes, risk registers etc.

Implement effective and efficient communication tools.

Develop delivery plans for projects and programmes, involve others and ensure objectives are met.

Challenge the status quo and perform to a high standard in changing environments.

Constantly pursue performance improvement.

About you

Hold Project Management Chartership status with APM, RICS or similar or be willing to commit to obtaining such status.

Significant experience and a working knowledge of the New Engineering Contract (NEC) suite of contracts is required, either as the named Project Manager or substitute on several previous NEC contracts. Being an NEC Accredited Project Manager is preferable.

Be working at a Specialist level within the NEC Competency Framework.

Significant experience of engineering and construction infrastructure projects and/or programme management across the project lifecycle.

Significant experience in leading and managing a multi-disciplinary team.

Significant experience in the adoption and management of best practice Project Management techniques.

Advanced knowledge of pre and post contract Project Management responsibilities and able to deliver this service effectively to Clients.

Knowledge of CDM/site Health and Safety responsibilities.

The ability to effectively manage a project throughout its lifecycle.

Have expert stakeholder management skills and be comfortable working with multiple types of stakeholders with diverse range of personalities across our client base

Maintenance Engineer
Stirling Warrington
West Midlands
In office
Mid - Senior
£50,000 - £55,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Coventry, Warwickshire
£50,490
4 on 4 off Days/Nights (6-6)

Benefits:

10% company bonus – Individual project completion
Up to 16% Pension (8% Matched)
Private Health Care as Standard
24 Days Annual Leave
Wealth of overtime opportunities paid at 1.5X Mon – Sat and 2X SunWe are looking for a multi skilled maintenance engineer of either a mechanical or an electrical bias to join a global brand at our heavy manufacturing site in Coventry. We are currently undergoing substantial and exciting change and are looking to expand our maintenance team to facilitate this.

As a company we already operate in over 50 countries worldwide with an annual turnover more than £1bn. We employ over 10,000 employees globally and are part of a stable industry and have no signs of slowing down.

As the successful applicant your roles and responsibilities will include repairing and maintaining Conveyors, Mixers, Ovens, Kilns, Mills.
As well as this you’ll have to have electrical ability to control panel fault find and an understanding of schematics/drawings. A working knowledge of Allen Bradley PLCs would be advantageous but not a dealbreaker.

Equally as important to us is attitude as well as technical ability, someone who will thrive in a heavy plant-based environment and isn’t afraid to get stuck in is absolutely the type of person we’re looking for. The role can be physical, and our site is large as a result someone who is comfortable in this environment is vital.

Experience Required

Minimum 3 years’ experience as a multi skilled maintenance engineer in a manufacturing environment.
Ideally previous experience working on heavy plant-based machinery such as conveyors, ovens, mixers, kilns, balers, motors, gearboxes.
Ideally experience fault finding on Allen Bradley PLCs.
Multi skilled maintenance engineers from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, including applicants from a forces background.Get in touch with Matt Morson, regarding this maintenance role or any other maintenance roles in the Warwickshire area

Asset Manager
Arm
Birmingham
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Job Description

Role: BIM Manager
Contract Length: Fixed-term contract (ending December 2026)
Location: Hybrid - Manchester (preferred), Sheffield, Leeds, Birmingham, Newcastle, Blackpool or Glasgow

Overview

An opportunity has arisen for a BIM Manager to join a growing Asset Information Management (AIM) function within a large public-sector estates portfolio.

The role will support the development and assurance of asset information across the full project lifecycle, including facilities management works. A key focus will be maintaining accurate, structured data (“golden thread” information) to enable effective asset management and informed estate decision-making.

Reporting to the AIM lead, the BIM Manager will ensure project data is validated, compliant, and successfully transitioned into operational asset systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead BIM strategy and ensure compliance with ISO 19650 and UK BIM Framework standards.
  • Develop and manage AIR, EIR, and digital handover processes.
  • Conduct BIM audits and model reviews to assure data integrity and quality.
  • Support integration of BIM data with CAFM/IWMS and operational systems.
  • Promote effective use of the Common Data Environment (CDE).
  • Engage stakeholders and support BIM adoption across teams.
  • Contribute to performance monitoring and digital innovation initiatives.

Essential Experience

  • Proven BIM strategy and assurance experience aligned to ISO 19650.
  • Strong knowledge of asset information management and structured data (IFC, COBie).
  • Advanced Autodesk Revit and Navisworks skills.
  • Experience integrating BIM with CAFM/IWMS systems.
  • Experience working within a CDE environment.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and organisational skills

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.

Electrical Design Engineer
Orion Electrotech Automation
Redditch
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£45,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Orion is working with one of the UKs leading specialists in the design and manufacture of bespoke Test and assembly systems in various industries. They have over 25 years of experience in the industry, with expertise in the aerospace and automotive sectors.

Due to continued growth, the company is looking for an experienced Electrical Design engineer to join their team.

The Role of the Electrical Design Engineer

This will involve contributing to the creation of bespoke test and assembly systems tailored for various industries. The engineer will be responsible for developing innovative electrical solutions, providing technical guidance, and supporting the design process from concept through to production.

Main Responsibilities for the Electrical Design Engineer

  • To provide technical information and answer technical questions from any source within or outside the company.
  • To design and develop new products providing suitable production information for their manufacture and upkeep and complete the projects within the dates and costs specified.
  • To estimate, design, modify, and build products in line with the company’s Special Projects Procedure, maintaining specifications and estimated costs.
  • To provide technical information to assist in the generation of technical manuals.

Requirements for the Electrical Design Engineer:

  • HNC or above in an electrical engineering or similar discipline.
  • Use of an electrical CAD package to create electrical schematics, panel layouts and installation cable drawings.
  • Knowledge of control systems, sensors or instrumentation.
  • Knowledge of LV control panel layout and design.
  • All-round general knowledge of electrical disciplines.
  • Full right to work in the UK.

Benefits for the Electrical Design Engineer:

  • Competitive salary based on experience.
  • Hybrid Working Opportunity.
  • Flexible working hours.
  • Health and wellness benefits, including medical insurance.
  • Paid holidays and pension contributions.

If you are interested in the role of Electrical Design Engineer, please click apply or give Steven at Orion a call.

Finance Systems Manager
HAYS
Birmingham
In office
Mid - Senior
£80,000 - £85,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

As part of a wider finance transformation, our client is recruiting for an Oracle Finance Systems Manager.

Your new company
This organisation is a market-leading, national multi-site business. They are currently in a significant finance transformation project and this is a key appointment to help them deliver their objectives.
Your new role
This role will bridge the gap between the Director of Finance and the Chief Technology Officer. Key responsibilities will include; overseeing the daily management, operation, and support of the Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) R12.1.3, focusing on core financial modules such as General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, and Cash Management. Ensure system stability, alignment with current business requirements, and maintain compliance with industry standards. Managing system configurations, user roles, and permissions, ensuring data integrity, security, and seamless operation across finance modules. Coordinating ERP upgrades, patches, and add-on implementations to keep the system up-to-date and secure, collaborating with IT teams and external consultants as needed.
What you’ll need to succeed
You will need to demonstrate p roven experience of managing ERP systems, maintenance, upgrades, and implementations, specifically with Oracle EBS R12.1.3 and experience in transitioning from fully outsourced ERP support to an in-house model. A track record in finance process optimisation, systems implementation, and project management within a retail or multi-site environment is strongly preferred.

What you’ll get in return

Lead Security Architect
DWP Digital
Multiple locations
Hybrid
Senior
£95,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

DWP. Digital with Purpose.

Join DWP as a Lead Security Architect and shape the secure design of large-scale digital services, lead innovation in security tech, and drive strategic security initiatives that protect millions across the UK.

We’re using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives.

DWP is the UK’s largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support and empower millions of people.

The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We’d love you to join us.

What skills, knowledge and experience will you need?

  • Security Architecture design and modelling techniques, patterns, tools and standards.
  • Presenting architecture design to technical governance forums.
  • Shaping and supporting technology initiatives, projects, programmes and portfolios.
  • Technical authoring skills, particularly for the production of technical design and specification documents.
  • Being the security lead in technical governance forums.

Mandatory Criteria/Qualifications

  • CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) or a Master’s in Cyber Security.
  • SC Clearance.

You and your role

As a Lead Security Architect at DWP, you will shape and govern the security architecture behind some of the largest digital transformation programmes in Europe. You’ll work across high-complexity services, setting long-term security strategy, defining architectural principles, and guiding senior stakeholders to make secure, informed decisions that protect our systems and millions of users.

You’ll take the lead in designing secure, scalable solutions across a wide range of digital services. This includes providing expert guidance, producing high-quality technical documentation, and contributing to key governance forums to ensure all solutions remain aligned with secure-by-design standards and organisational goals.

The role also places you at the forefront of innovation-researching emerging technologies, solving complex security challenges, and sharing best practice across the profession. Your expertise will play a crucial part in ensuring DWP delivers modern, resilient and user-focused digital services for people across the UK.

Details. Wages. Perks.

Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you’ll spend some time working at home (40%) and some time collaborating face to face in a hub (60%).

Pay: We offer competitive pay for this role of up to £99,836.

Pension: You’ll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions of 28.97%, worth over £21,735 per year.

Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time.

You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You’ll also get all the usual public holidays.

We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes:

  • Time off volunteering and charitable giving
  • Bring your authentic self to work with ‘I Can Be Me in DWP’
  • Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more
  • Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket.
  • Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities.

And we have an award-winning environment and culture:

  • DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards
  • Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024
  • Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025
  • Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards

Process:

We know your time is valuable, so our application and selection process is just three stages:

Apply:complete your application on Civil Service Jobs.Interview 1:Delivery of a 10-minute presentation.Interview 2: Assessment of Behaviours and Technical Skills

CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application

Kitchen Fire Suppression Engineer
Proactive Staff Ltd
Birmingham
In office
Junior - Mid
£35,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

The Opportunity
Proactive Staff are representing an established fire protection company, seeking an experienced ANSUL Fire Suppression Engineer to join their growing team. Covering Birmingham this is a field-based role servicing commercial kitchen fire suppression systems for clients across hospitality, facilities management, and commercial sectors.

Package
£35k basic salary
Company vehicle provided
Call-out rota with additional payments
Overtime opportunities
Training and development within the fire suppression sector

Key Responsibilities
Service, maintain and repair ANSUL R-102 kitchen fire suppression systems
Carry out system inspections and routine maintenance in accordance with industry standards
Diagnose faults and perform repairs on suppression equipment
Complete installation and commissioning works where required
Provide accurate service reports and documentation electronically
Participate in a call-out rota to support emergency works both in and out of hours

Requirements
Experience working with ANSUL or kitchen fire suppression systems
CSCS or equivalent
If applicable and subject to qualifications, service and install portable fire extinguishers to British and Europeans standards.
Background in fire suppression, fire protection, or related field engineering roles
Good fault-finding and problem-solving skills
Full UK driving licence
Ability to work independently in a field-based role

Location Coverage
This role will cover Birmingham and surrounding areas, with occasional travel. On rare occasions the role may require lodging away for short periods.

Apply Now
If you are a fire suppression engineer looking for a new opportunity with a growing fire protection company, we would like to hear from you. Click apply or get in touch to discuss.

Proactive Staff is an equal opportunities Recruitment Business advertising on behalf of our client.
Skills Required

ANSUL R-102 kitchen fire suppression systems
CSCS
Industry qualifications and experience

Qualifications Required

ANSUL R-102 kitchen fire suppression systems
CSCS
Industry qualifications and experience
Full UK Drivers Licence

Keywords

ANSUL R102
Fire Suppression Engineer
Kitchen Suppression Engineer
Special Hazard Suppression Engineer

Authorising Engineer
Mainstay Industrial
Solihull
Fully remote
Mid - Senior
£55,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Job Title: Authorising Engineer (Electrical)
Location: Midlands Extensive travel required for this role
Salary: £50,000 £58,000 + £3,600 Car Allowance
Contract: Permanent, Full Time

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Authorising Engineer (Electrical) to provide technical leadership and compliance assurance across a large, complex estate.

This is a home-based role with significant national travel, covering sites from the South Coast through to Newcastle, so candidates must be comfortable travelling extensively and working independently across multiple locations.

Travel expenses are paid from your home address, and the successful candidate will ideally be based in the Midlands or surrounding areas to allow effective coverage of the portfolio.
The Role

As an Authorising Engineer (Electrical), you will provide technical oversight and assurance for electrical systems and Safe Systems of Work across the estate, ensuring compliance with JSP375 and associated electrical safety regulations.

You will work closely with operational teams and senior stakeholders to ensure electrical infrastructure is managed safely and that operational procedures are consistently applied.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Providing technical guidance and oversight to Authorised Persons (APs) responsible for electrical systems
  • Auditing compliance with Safe Systems of Work and JSP375 procedures
  • Conducting site inspections, risk assessments and technical audits
  • Producing audit reports and recommending corrective actions
  • Supporting the investigation of incidents and dangerous occurrences related to permit-to-work systems
  • Advising on the application of JSP375 during new works, project delivery and system modifications
  • Providing technical input during commissioning and project integration activities
  • Supporting the appointment, training and competence assessment of Authorised Persons
  • Maintaining records of AP authorisations and operational competence
  • Advising senior management on technical compliance and safety risks

Candidate Requirements

Due to the nature of the role, ONLY candidates who are Chartered or Incorporated Engineers will be considered.

Essential requirements:

  • Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status
  • Strong electrical engineering background (electrical bias essential)
  • Significant experience working within Safe Systems of Work
  • Demonstrable knowledge and experience of JSP375
  • Experience with high voltage electrical infrastructure up to 33kV
  • Strong working knowledge of relevant standards including:
    • BS 7671
    • ESQCR
    • BS EN 50522
  • Understanding of arc flash and incident energy risk
  • Experience auditing and supporting operational engineering teams
  • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationally

Desirable experience:

  • Interpreting protection and grading studies
  • Reviewing substation designs
  • Knowledge of hazardous area standards such as BS EN 60079

Whats On Offer

  • Salary: £50,000 - £58,000
  • £3,600 Car Allowance
  • Home-based role
  • Travel expenses paid from home address
  • 6% matched pension contribution
  • Private medical cover
  • Life assurance (2x salary)
  • Additional employee benefits platform
R&D Tax Manager To Associate Director
HAYS
Birmingham
In office
Leader
£40,000 - £70,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

R&D Tax Manager/Associate Director required by Top 4 Birmingham Accountancy Firm

Your new company
Continued market success has created a new opportunity for a Manager or Associate Director with an engineering or scientific background to join a Top 4 Accountancy Firm in Birmingham. This Firm offers global integrated professional services in an approach that combines intellectual leadership, industrial expertise, insight, consulting and problem-solving to help and support their clients. The UK Government provides tax incentives to businesses performing R&D and this is an opportunity to join a market leader in helping clients secure these incentives. This Firm can offer coaching and support for returners to refresh knowledge and skills to help transition back into the workplace.

Your new role

Head of Secure Design
DWP Digital
Multiple locations
Hybrid
Leader
£90,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Pay up to £92,522, plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance.

DWP. Digital with Purpose.

We’re looking for an exceptional Head of Secure Design to help protect some of the UK’s most important digital services, including Universal Credit.

We’re building secure, resilient digital services that millions of people rely on every day. As the UK’s largest government department, DWP supports people at key moments in their lives and delivers over £195bn in payments each year. Security is central to everything we do. From safeguarding Universal Credit to protecting critical data and systems, the scale and purpose of our work are extraordinary.

You’ll play a pivotal role in strengthening the security foundations behind some of the UK’s most widely used digital services. You’ll shape our secure-by-design approach, reduce fraud and cyber risk, and ensure our teams can deliver safe, consistent, user-centred services at scale.

The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We’d love you to join us.

What skills, knowledge and experience will you need?

  • Proven leadership skills, with the ability to influence, engage and communicate effectively with senior leaders and lead direct teams with clarity and confidence.
  • Expert knowledge of protective security, with the ability to drive innovation while balancing security requirements with service delivery and transformation needs.
  • Strong ability to integrate external threat intelligence, organisational context and situational awareness to build a holistic threat picture, including the effective use of threat models and clear communication to stakeholders.
  • Ability to provide strategic oversight and leadership to specialist security functions (e.g., penetration testing, Security Architecture, DevSecOps, product and compliance assurance), including confidently challenging assumptions and driving change.
  • Demonstrable experience managing risk across the full risk lifecycle, communicating risk in clear, actionable terms to enable informed prioritisation and decision making.
  • Significant experience working in large, complex and mission-critical programme or enterprise environments.
  • CISSP or similar certification or can demonstrate equivalent skills and experience across those domains.

You and your role

You’ll lead the security design function across Working Age Services, shaping secure, resilient and user-centred systems used by millions every day.

You’ll oversee our security posture, fraud-risk frameworks and tooling, ensuring strong controls, informed risk-based decisions and clear visibility of vulnerabilities.

Working with product teams, subject matter experts and senior leaders, you’ll drive consistency in secure design, support the modernisation of our technology landscape, and champion best practice across cyber, fraud and error prevention.

This is a hands-on leadership role, owning security and fraud standards and ensuring robust, scalable solutions that safeguard our services and the citizens who rely on them.

Details. Wages. Perks.

Location: You’ll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle, whichever is most convenient for you.

Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you’ll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub.

Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £92,552.

Pension: You’ll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%.

Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time.

You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You’ll also get all the usual public holidays.

We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes:

  • Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies

  • Time off volunteering and charitable giving

  • Bring your authentic self to work with ‘I Can Be Me in DWP’

  • Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more

  • Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it’s even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference

  • Sports and social activities

  • Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities.

And we have an award-winning environment and culture:

  • DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards

  • Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024

  • Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025

  • Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards

Process:

We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is just two stages:

  • Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There’ll be full instructions when you click through.

  • Interview: a single stage interview online.

CLICK APPLYfor more information and to start your application.

Mechanical Design Engineer Building Services
BSV Recruitment Ltd
Birmingham
In office
Senior - Leader
£75,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Overview

An established engineering consultancy specialising in building services is seeking a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to join its growing team based in Birmingham.

This is a key leadership role responsible for delivering high-quality mechanical design solutions within the building services sector, supporting major projects across a variety of commercial, residential, and public sector developments. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership, oversee project delivery, and contribute to the continued growth of the consultancys building services engineering capability.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the delivery of mechanical building services design from concept through to detailed design and project completion.
  • Provide technical leadership across building services projects, ensuring high engineering standards are maintained.
  • Produce and review mechanical designs, specifications, calculations, and technical documentation relating to building services systems such as HVAC, heating, ventilation, and cooling.
  • Coordinate closely with multidisciplinary teams including electrical engineers, sustainability specialists, and project managers.
  • Manage project workloads and support the delivery of projects within agreed timelines and budgets.
  • Provide mentoring and technical support to junior engineers and design team members within the building services team.
  • Liaise with clients, contractors, and external stakeholders throughout project lifecycles.
  • Ensure designs comply with relevant building services regulations, standards, and sustainability requirements.
  • Contribute to technical development and best practice across the organisations building services engineering function.

Requirements

  • Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Significant experience in mechanical design within the building services sector.
  • Proven ability to lead and deliver complex building services engineering projects.
  • Strong technical knowledge of HVAC and mechanical building services systems.
  • Experience using industry design software and producing engineering calculations.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage with clients and internal teams.
  • Experience mentoring engineers within a building services consultancy environment.

Desirable

  • Chartered Engineer status (CEng) or working towards professional accreditation.
  • Experience delivering large-scale or technically complex building services projects.
  • Knowledge of sustainability and low-carbon building services design.

Please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you think this could be for you or someone you know

IT Infrastructure Architect
DGH Recruitment Ltd
Birmingham
In office
Mid - Senior
£70,000 - £80,000
RECENTLY POSTED

DGH Recruitment are currently recruiting on behalf of a leading client in the professional services industry who require a IT Infrastructure Architect to join the firm in Birmingham. You will be responsible for designing and delivering robust, scalable, and secure technology solutions that align with the firm’s strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Solution Design & Delivery
Lead the development of solution architectures across multiple projects.
Translate business requirements into end-to-end solution architectures.
Ensure solutions are secure, scalable, and compliant with legal and regulatory requirements.

Stakeholder Engagement
Act as a trusted advisor to business and IT stakeholders.

Technical Leadership
Guide development and implementation teams, resolving technical challenges.
Assist in key policy decisions from technical viewpoint, such as data residency
Provide technical conduit between delivery team and technical areas in IT

Innovation & Continuous Improvement
Research emerging technologies and industry trends.
Identify opportunities for innovation and process improvement.

Governance & Risk
Identify architectural risks and propose mitigation strategies.
Ensure compliance with relevant policies (e.g., data residency, security).

Required Skills:

Working experience in one or multiple IT areas.
Proven experience as a Solution Architect in a complex enterprise environment.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure (IaaS, PaaS) and cloud-native design principles.
Experience designing solutions including (SharePoint, PowerApps, Intune, Azure, IAM
Experience with enterprise integration patterns and API management.
Familiarity with security, compliance, and data privacy best practices.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions

IT Infrastructure Architect

In accordance with the Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003, this position is advertised based upon DGH Recruitment Limited having first sought approval of its client to find candidates for this position.

DGH Recruitment Limited acts as both an Employment Agency and Employment Business

Engineering Manager
BAM UK & Ireland
Birmingham
In office
Senior - Leader
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Building a sustainable tomorrow

At BAM we are now recruiting for an Engineering Manager to join the HS2 Track infrastructure project at the initial design phase which will run concurrently with the completion of main works contracts, which are now at their peak. The team will be ready to mobilise as soon as the civil works are complete and will operate under a collaborative Rail Systems Alliance structure, designed to manage interfaces and resolve any program conflicts. The members will work together on design, access, resources, and logistics to achieve shared goals for cost and schedule.

You will support the Lead Engineering Manager / Engineering Lead (Lot) in coordinating and delivering design activities for the allocated Lotfrom Scheme Design through Detailed Design, construction support, and As-Built stagesin accordance with the Works Information and HS2 assurance processes.

Your team

The role will be based out of our project office in Birmingham, near Snow Hill.

Making Possible

  • Acts as the Lot-level engineering focal point, coordinating day-to-day design delivery with Construction, Commercial, Planning and Project Controls teams to ensure alignment of design outputs with programme, cost and construction sequencing requirements.
  • Is embedded within the route-wide Track Engineering function, ensuring consistency of technical standards, governance, assurance processes and design integration across all Lots.
  • Acts as a key link between Lot delivery and the central Track engineering structure, supporting coherent implementation of engineering strategies, technical decisions and interface management across the route.
  • Coordinates and monitors the performance and outputs of Designers and specialist design subcontractors/suppliers at Lot level, ensuring that design deliverables are compliant, integrated, buildable and aligned with route-wide technical principles.
  • Supports the management of internal and external interfaces within the Lot, while contributing to the alignment and resolution of route-wide interface matters in coordination with the central Track Engineering function.
  • Participates in technical reviews (IDC / IDR), progressive assurance activities and CDM compliance, escalating strategic or high-risk matters to the Lead Engineering Manager as appropriate.
  • Supports working-level engagement with the Client and interfacing contractors, ensuring communication is consistent with the route-wide engineering position and direction set by the Lead Engineering Manager and Engineering Director.
  • Assists in identifying, monitoring and mitigating technical risks and opportunities at Lot level, contributing to route-wide optimisation and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
  • Where required, provides support during change processes for Lot-related scope, including coordination of designer inputs and coordinating preparation of technical responses.
  • Provides technical input and support to relevant commercial communications (SNCs, NCRs, CEs, Departures, etc.).
  • Attends the weekly meetings with the construction team and broader design team and client in Birmingham and/or London.

What do you bring to the role?

  • Chartered Civil Engineering / Rail Civil Engineer /Architect or equivalent. Masters degree from an accredited institution.
  • Extensive experience in major infrastructure projects, including senior design or engineering coordination roles
  • Strong track record in major rail programmes will be highly relevant
  • Experience operating under NEC contracts
  • Experience in managing and liaising with third parties and other contractors
  • Leadership, decision-making, communication and stakeholder-management skills
  • Very good communication and organizational skills

Whats in it for you?

  • Competitive salary
  • A wide range of family-friendly policies
  • Company car/car allowance/travel allowance
  • 8 % matched pension contributions
  • Private healthcare
  • Life assurance
  • 26 days holiday
  • 2 wellbeing days
  • 1 volunteering day
  • Personal and professional development
Principal Network Design Engineer
Telent Technology Services Limited
Birmingham
Hybrid
Senior
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Cisco Principal Network Design Engineer - Quinton (Birmingham) - Hybrid
Telent Technology Services Limited is a leading technology company and specialist in the design, build, operation, and maintenance of the UK’s critical digital infrastructure, drawing on decades of experience in mission critical communications and technology.
With a strong focus on key customer areas including transport, emergency services, network providers and the public sector, our expertise, accreditations, and knowledge make us a trusted partner for organisations at the forefront of the digital revolution.
Key Responsibilities:
This role is required to provide complex support to the Corporate Network project for Cisco ISE, ASA and Umbrella, as well as Network Design and architect responsibilities.

  • Act as a single point of contact (Customer Technical Advocate) for the customer and internal stakeholders for Corporate LAN Network, with skills within Cisco ISE, ASA and Umbrella.
  • Work as part of a dedicated engineering team providing technical Solutions, Design Architecture and support across modern networks.
  • Responding to problems escalated via the NRTS/Highways Technology Service desk/NOC and progressing the issue until closure to the customer’s satisfaction, liaising with the NRTS NOC, field O&M/ customers during the life of the open problem, endeavouring to meet customer contractual SLA’s/KPIs.
  • Updating and documenting Service Requests on a Remedy system
  • Participation in a 24-hour call out rota for outside of normal working hours support.
  • Maintaining up to date product and technology knowledge
  • Escalation of product defects to the appropriate Business Division or third parties.
  • Attendance at customer meetings
  • Build relationships, customer trust, manage difficult situations, and negotiate conflict resolution.
  • Advocate for the customer during system outages/impairments and priority setting towards Telent for open issues.
  • Maintain customer satisfaction by assisting providing services that are fully compliant with the KPI.
  • Deliver support; synchronize and communicate between Technical Support team, NOC, and customer. Ensure proper customer follow-up and escalation.
  • Facilitate identification of control mechanisms and critical action/recovery paths for system components
  • Assist on providing Proactive Maintenance by monitoring and anticipating network performance with the result of avoiding issues/outages in the customer network.
  • Assist on providing conduct network performance analysis to assess the impact of a problem and to solve customer service-related issues.
  • Manage preparation and execution of service migration MOPs, network upgrades and retrofits, and ensure related communication towards the engineering team.
  • Timely notification anomalies with respect to products and their operational configurations, to avoid known issues in NRTS and National Highways Corporate Network which may have potential operation impact. Analyze if a technical document (procedure, notification) is applicable to the NOC, field O&M and propose Action Plan
    Key Objectives:
  • Deliver to agreed service standards - including monitoring and tracking of SLA’s/KPIs
  • Support Corp Network project for Cisco ISE, ASA and Umbrella
  • Provide Network Design and architect responsibilities.
  • Provide the required Management Information & regular management updates.
  • Qualitative Input into the appropriate database/s to track and manage standard and bespoke processes.
  • Designing and implementing new SD-WAN solutions
  • Monitoring network performance
  • Producing network support documentation
  • Create workarounds, solutions, and mitigations for identified issues.
  • Identified issues requiring more detailed and in-depth analysis and escalate to product manufacture.
  • Implement Approved Configuration Changes.
  • Obtaining appropriate documentation in connection with the customer’s request, as per the defined processes.
  • Dealing with, monitoring of, or escalation of issues in an appropriate and timely manner, ensuring recording of all relevant details for dissemination into the business.
  • Attendance at Customer, supplier and Team meetings as required.
  • Undertake ‘Special Projects’ or Task / Process ownership, at Managers request, to facilitate self-development.
  • Analyse the event information for trends and patterns that indicate performance degradation, early indicators of failures, reoccurring events and raise these to Problem Management Team
  • Supports the Problem Resolution Manager with trend analysis related to proactive Problem Management.
  • Attend Tier1 & 2 National Highways Corporate sites as and when required necessary.
  • Take part in the on-call rota to provide out of hours remote support for National Highways NRTS and Corporate LAN Network.
    Must be able to demonstrate sound technical understanding in several of the following disciplines:
  • Cisco ISE, ASA, Meraki and Umbrella - these must have skills.
  • Skills in Cisco switches and routers and Meraki devices
  • Proficiency in maintenance and firmware upgrades
  • Knowledge of Infrastructure Security, network management tools, MPLS, SD-WAN, VPN, and routing protocols
  • Have knowledge of and experience with the data, network and transport layers of communication or networking systems, IPV4/6, TCP, and other emerging protocols.
    We are guided by our values and behaviours:
  • Be Inclusive
  • Take Responsibility
  • Collaborate
  • Be Customer-focussed.
    What we offer
    A career at Telent can span sectors, roles, technologies, and customers giving you the opportunity to develop, learn new skills and make an impact. We are growing and we rely on our committed Team to deliver.
    We nurture the talent that makes this happen, by our on-going commitment to creating an inclusive culture that respects and values difference, that celebrates diverse ideas. We want everyone be themselves and to thrive at work.
    The additional benefits with this role:
  • 26 days annual leave, plus public holidays, plus the option to buy up to 10 days or sell six days each year.
  • Company pension scheme
  • A range of family friendly policies
  • Occupational health support and wellbeing Portal
  • Discounts on Cinema, Restaurants and Shopping with Telent Reward scheme.
Safety Engineer
G&P Quality Management Limited
Coventry
In office
Mid - Senior
£400,000 - £500,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

We are seeking an experienced Safety Engineer with a strong background in land systems or armoured platforms to support a complex defence land programme. This is a short-term contract (23 months) with strong potential for extension, based on-site in Coventry, with occasional travel to programme and stakeholder locations across the UK.

Benefits:

Immediate Start (3 6 month contract)

Daily Rate: Competitive Rates

IR35 Status: Inside IR35

Security Clearance: Candidates must be eligible to obtain and pass UK SC (Security Check) clearance.

Role Overview

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Working as part of a specialist delivery team, you will provide safety engineering oversight across the lifecycle of modified land platforms, ensuring hazards are effectively managed, safety evidence is maintained, and risks are mitigated.

You will collaborate with project teams, contractors, and technical stakeholders, providing expert advice on safety and risk management throughout design, integration, and testing activities.

Key Responsibilities

Project Initiation

  • Review project documentation including Safety Strategy, Safety Requirements, Project Plan, and base vehicle configurations
  • Produce an Annex to the Safety Management Plan / Engineering Management Plan

Safety Case and Hazard Management

  • Review Safety Case Reports, Hazard Logs, and LCA for base and integrated vehicles
  • Maintain hazard logs and conduct Hazard Log Working Groups (HLWG)
  • Support Safety Case Report updates and produce supporting safety assessments

Programme Delivery Support

  • Attend project kick-off meetings and technical reviews
  • Represent the safety function at design reviews, trials, and programme meetings
  • Review Contractor Safety Assurance Statements
  • Provide technical safety advice to programme stakeholders

Configuration and Change Management

  • Lead Configuration Change processes and committee meetings
  • Assess safety impacts of modifications, change requests, and safety notices

Governance and Reporting

  • Prepare and deliver Equipment DLOD Safety Panel submissions
  • Support programme safety panels and governance reviews
  • Produce and peer review technical safety documentation and risk reports

Essential Experience

  • Engineering experience with armoured or land vehicle platforms
  • Strong understanding of systems safety and risk management
  • Experience supporting safety case development and hazard management

Desirable Experience

  • Experience supporting armoured or heavy vehicle platforms
  • Exposure to complex vehicle integration or land systems programmes
  • Willingness to travel to programme and stakeholder locations when required

If this role sounds like it could be of interest, then please apply today for a confidential chat.

Established in 1994, G&P Quality Management is a world-leading provider of quality management services to the manufacturing industry, primarily in the automotive, aerospace and off-highway sectors. G&P operates as both an employment business and employment agency in providing and advertising opportunities for our clients.

G&Ps philosophy is to provide efficient and effective solutions to eliminate disruptions throughout the manufacturing process and supply chain to support the drive for zero defects reaching the end user.

Principal Digital Forensics Analyst
Akkodis
Multiple locations
Hybrid
Senior
£65,000 - £70,000
RECENTLY POSTED

65,000 - 70,000 + bonus + extensive benefits

Full Time / Permanent

Remote with occasional travel to West Midlands offices and labs and sites throughout the UK for major incidents

The Role and Company:

I am looking for a driven and experienced Principal Digital Forensics Analyst to join a large nationally recognised brand head quartered in the West Midlands.

As the Principal Digital Forensics Analyst, you will be the most senior analyst in the team and will possess expert level of proficiency in forensically acquiring, preserving, and analysing digital evidence across a variety of platforms to support internal investigations, e-discovery, litigation, and incident response efforts. The Principal Analyst will also take a lead role in complex cases, develop forensic methodologies, and mentor other team members.

This role can be primarily remote based however the successful candidate must be willing to travel to the West Midlands head offices and labs and sites throughout the UK for major incidents.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and conduct digital forensic investigations to identify causes and impacts of cyber incidents, insider threats, fraud, IP theft, and regulatory non-compliance.
  • Acquire and process digital evidence across multiple sources (laptops, servers, mobile, cloud, network logs) to ensure evidential integrity and maintain a strict chain of custody.
  • Perform forensic analysis of file systems, OS artefacts, memory, network traffic, and malware to reconstruct events and determine root causes.
  • Prepare and deliver detailed technical reports and executive summaries to communicate findings clearly to technical, legal, and senior business stakeholders.
  • Research and implement emerging forensic tools and methodologies to enhance investigation capabilities and maintain operational excellence.
  • Collaborate with the Cyber Security Incident Response Team to provide rapid forensic support during live cybersecurity incidents.

Experience required:

  • Proven Digital Forensics experience operating at a senior / lead level within large and complex enterprise organisations.
  • Previous experience or a practical understanding of Operational Technology (OT) cyber security frameworks and standards.
  • Proven expert knowledge of core forensic principles, evidence handling best practices, and the legal framework surrounding digital evidence, seizure of items and chain of custody.
  • Expert level proficiency with industry leading forensic tools.
  • Deep understanding of operating system internals (Windows, macOS, Linux) and file systems.
  • Solid experience with network forensics, log analysis, and an understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP).

Please apply via the link or contact (url removed) for more information

Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law.

Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/ or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.

Head of Data Platforms
SF Recruitment
Bromsgrove
Hybrid
Leader
£95,000 - £100,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Head of Platforms & Data

We are working with a fast-growing infrastructure and technology business seeking a Head of Platforms & Data to lead the architecture, development and evolution of the systems that support its operational and commercial platforms.

This is a senior leadership role responsible for ensuring the organisation’s platforms, integrations and data environment are scalable, reliable and capable of supporting continued growth.

The successful candidate will oversee the evolution of the company’s core technology platforms, ensuring seamless integration between operational systems, customer platforms and data environments while driving automation and efficiency across the organisation.

The Role

Key responsibilities include:

Owning the architecture and development of core business platforms

Defining and maintaining the integration and API strategy across systems

Leading the development and scaling of the organisation’s data platform

Driving automation across operational workflows and service processes

Establishing platform governance, architecture standards and technology roadmaps

Managing external technology vendors and delivery partners

Leading and developing a multi-disciplinary platforms and data team

Ensuring platforms are modular, scalable and resilient to support business growth

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for a technology leader with strong experience in platform architecture, enterprise systems integration and data environments.

You will likely bring experience in areas such as:

Enterprise platform architecture or systems integration

API strategy and integration frameworks

Data platforms, data architecture or data warehousing

Automation of operational processes and workflows

Leading platform engineering, architecture or technology teams

Working within complex technology environments

Experience within infrastructure-led, operationally complex or technology-driven businesses would be advantageous.

What’s On Offer

Salary of £90,000

Car allowance

Bonus

Hybrid working

Opportunity to shape and lead the evolution of critical technology platforms within a growing organisation

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Frequently asked questions
In Birmingham, you can find a variety of Technical Architect roles including Solutions Architect, Enterprise Architect, Infrastructure Architect, and Software Architect across industries such as finance, healthcare, and technology.
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The average salary for Technical Architects in Birmingham typically ranges from £60,000 to £90,000 per year, depending on experience, specialization, and the employer.