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Senior EC&I Engineer
Morson Edge
Warrington
Hybrid
Senior
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Senior Electrical Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) Engineer
Location: Warrington (with hybrid and flexible working options)
Hours: 37 per week
Type: Permanent
Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits

Are you an experienced Senior EC&I Engineer looking to work on some of the UKs most significant nuclear projects? Be part of a leading UK defence and infrastructure organisation, and be part of a team committed to building a safer and more sustainable world.

As a Senior EC&I Engineer, youll contribute directly to projects that support the decommissioning of redundant facilities, the Continuous at Sea Deterrent, and the future of low-carbon energy generation. Your role will be instrumental in delivering engineering excellence, upholding safety, and ensuring technical integrity across the project lifecycle.

What You’ll Be Doing

Lead and manage delivery of EC&I engineering and technical activities across complex nuclear projects

Promote cross-functional collaboration to drive quality, innovation, and operational efficiency

Engage with clients and the supply chain, ensuring design clarity and compliance with procurement specifications

Apply appropriate procedures, codes, and standards to all engineering work

Support safety assessments and contribute to process improvements within the design lifecycle

Provide engineering input and decision-making support to the Project Manager

Review, produce, and verify technical deliverables such as calculations, reports, and specifications

What We’re Looking For

Proven experience working on multidisciplinary engineering projects

A track record of working collaboratively across functions and disciplines

Strong communication skills with the ability to interface with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Sound technical knowledge and experience in EC&I design and analysis within a highly regulated environment

Qualifications

A degree (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline

Chartered or working towards Chartered status is advantageous

Security Requirements
Applicants must be eligible to obtain Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance.

Mechanical Project Manager (HVAC)
Ernest Gordon Recruitment
Rochdale
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£60,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

£50,000 - £60,000 + OTE £70k+ + Uncapped Bonus + Car Allowance + Private Healthcare + Pay and Role Progression + Flexi + Permanent + Huge Earning Potential + Perk Package + Award Winning Company

Middleton

Are you an experienced Mechanical Project Manager with a strong Building Services background, delivering full mechanical packages including BMS, HVAC, and chilled water systems, looking for an autonomous, varied and wide-ranging role with vast progression prospects and the opportunity to significantly increase your earnings through a generous uncapped bonus scheme?

Are you highly motivated and looking to work for a well-established, rapidly growing and highly regarded M&E contractor, working within an expert team delivering complete mechanical solutions across new builds, fit-outs, major refurbishments, and plant replacement projects in sectors ranging from healthcare and education to commercial and logistics?

On offer is a fantastic opportunity to become an integral part of the management team, overseeing and delivering full mechanical building services packages from pre-construction through to commissioning and handover, whilst being rewarded with excellent bonus incentives and clear fast-track progression plans.

The Role:

  • Managing full mechanical building services packages including HVAC, BMS integration, chilled water, ventilation, and associated plant systems from start to finish
  • Overseeing project scoping, budgeting, scheduling, procurement of materials and subcontractors, coordination with design teams, and site delivery
  • Ensuring seamless integration of BMS and controls with mechanical systems
  • Managing client relationships and maintaining full involvement through installation, commissioning, and final handover
  • Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm, 40 hours

The Person:

  • Mechanical Project Manager
  • Strong Building Services background
  • Experience delivering full mechanical packages (HVAC, BMS, chilled water)

Reference: 23494

Keywords: Mechanical Project Manager, Building Services, M&E, HVAC, BMS, Chilled Water, Mechanical Packages, Contracts Manager, Project Engineer, Senior Project Manager, Mechanical Engineer, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, Ventilation, Plant Rooms, Commissioning, Design Coordination, Flexible Working, Hybrid Working, Oldham, Manchester, Greater Manchester

If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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Principal EC&I Engineer
Morson Edge
Warrington
Hybrid
Senior
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Job Title: Principal EC&I Engineer
Location: Warrington (Hybrid Working)
Type: Full-time / Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Benefits

We’re hiring a Principal Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Engineer to join our engineering team based in Warrington. This role supports the design and delivery of major projects within the nuclear sector, providing intelligent customer oversight across all stages-from design to commissioning.

What you’ll be doing:

Supporting the Responsible Engineer in design governance

Providing CE&I oversight and design assurance

Liaising with main contractors and supporting on-site delivery

Ensuring compliance with technical, safety and contractual standards

What we’re looking for:

Strong background in PLC/SCADA-based control systems

Knowledge of PES/software lifecycle documentation

Experience working within NEC3 contractual frameworks

Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline

Security Clearance:
Must be eligible for SC (Security Check) clearance.

Apply now to be part of shaping the future of nuclear engineering.

V05701 - Manufacturing Engineer - NC/CMM Programmer Machining
Outsource
North West England
In office
Junior - Mid
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Manufacturing Engineer – NC/CMM Programmer (Machining)
Location: BAE Systems Warton
Contract: 12 months
Working Pattern: 4–5 days on site per week
Security Clearance: BPSS required, SC in Flight (UK Eyes Only, subject to ITAR)

The Role
We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer – NC/CMM Programmer with experience in multi-axis machining and/or CMM programming to support the development of digital manufacturing processes for precision machined components.
You will translate CAD models, drawings and manufacturing specifications into efficient NC machining and inspection programs using modern CAD/CAM and simulation tools. The role requires strong knowledge of machining principles, dimensional management, and design for manufacture.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and optimise multi-axis NC machining programs
  • Create and support CMM inspection programs
  • Translate engineering design data into digital manufacturing processes
  • Support process planning, dimensional management and manufacturing improvements
  • Use simulation tools to validate machining strategies
  • Work closely with engineering, production and quality teams to resolve manufacturing challenges

Skills & Experience

  • Experience in NC programming and/or CMM programming

  • Good understanding of machining processes and manufacturing principles

  • Experience with CAD/CAM systems such as:

  • CATIA V5

  • Siemens NX

  • Autodesk PowerMill / PowerShape or similar

Experience with simulation tools such as CGTech Vericut Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) Familiarity with PLM, SAP CAM, Shop Floor Manager or similar manufacturing systems Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work to tight deadlines Qualifications

  • Engineering Degree, HNC/HND, or recognised engineering apprenticeship with relevant experience (aerospace or similar industry desirable)

About the Team
You will join a small, collaborative team of four engineers and a team leader, working on advanced manufacturing engineering solutions.

Security Requirements
Applicants must be eligible for BPSS clearance and potentially SC clearance. Due to the nature of the role, UK residency requirements may apply.

Product Manager
DWP Digital
Multiple locations
Hybrid
Senior - Leader
£65,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Pay up to £68,205, plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance.

Please note this role requires you to pass Security Check clearance.

DWP. Digital with Purpose.

We are looking for a Product Manager to join our community of tech experts in DWP Digital.

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?

  • The ability to shape and communicate a compelling vision and roadmap for a security platform, aligning it to organisational risk appetite, security strategy, and wider enterprise priorities.

Demonstrable ability to understand the needs of security operations users and translate these into strategic product outcomes that strengthen detection and response capability.

  • Proven experience of engaging, communicating and influencing senior stakeholders across security, technology, governance, and audit, balancing competing priorities and building shared understanding.

You and your role

You’ll lead on our Microsoft Sentinel product - setting the vision and roadmap for how we detect threats, automate responses, and helping us get the best out of our analytics.

You’ll work closely with SOC, Cyber Defence, engineering and security leaders, to turn real user needs into clear priorities and guide a multidisciplinary team through agile, usercentred delivery.

You’ll keep performance frontandcentre - improving detection coverage, alert quality, false positives, MTTD/MTTR and overall platform reliability.

You’ll also take ownership of the technical side of Sentinel: log and data onboarding, UEBA, automation playbooks, workspace design, RBAC, data retention and the full detectionengineering lifecycle, all supported by solid governance and quality assurance.

You’ll make sure Sentinel meets our security standards and regulatory expectations, work with Microsoft and suppliers, support audit readiness, and help shape procurement or business cases when needed.

And as a people leader, you’ll build an inclusive environment, develop your team and champion continuous learning and improvement.

Details. Wages. Perks.

Location: You’ll join us in one of our brilliant digital hub/s in Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester , Newcastle or Sheffield.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 £57,956 to £68,205.

Pension: You’ll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth up to £19,759.

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.

Lead Manufacturing Test Engineer
Nexperia
Stockport
In office
Senior
£75,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

At Nexperia Manchester we are now expanding our Test Process Engineering Team with the addition of a Lead Manufacturing Test Engineer. In this role, you will drive wafer test quality, lead improvement projects, optimise processes and explore automation opportunities. This is your chance to make a direct impact on product quality within a fast-paced, global semiconductor manufacturer producing over 100 billion devices every year.

What you will do

As the Lead Engineer for Wafer Test, you will play a critical role in driving quality, stability and performance across the test area. Youll combine hands-on technical problem solving with people leadership, cross-functional collaboration and structured improvement activities. Your focus will be on ensuring wafer test processes consistently meet Production and Quality standards, while developing the team and driving long-term continuous improvement through systems such as Lean Six Sigma, Process and Step FMEA, and effective change control.

This role gives you the opportunity to improve critical processes, explore automation solutions and lead high-impact projects where your work directly influences customer satisfaction.

You will also

  • Deliver improvement activities aligned with annual business KPIs
  • Own corrective actions to reduce assembly centre referrals, customer complaints and process deviations
  • Maintain accurate, current FMEAs across all relevant processes
  • Support New Product Introduction, ensuring manufacturability and capability standards are met
  • Collaborate closely with assembly centres and fab manufacturing teams to resolve cross-site issues and improve quality
  • Manage area resources, including shift coverage, headcount planning and skills flexibility
  • Coach, develop and upskill engineers and technicians, including conducting performance reviews and development planning

What you will need

Essential requirements:

  • Ability to work a rotating 12-hour shift pattern, 4 days on, 4 days off
  • Degree level education in a relevant Engineering or STEM discipline (or equivalent experience)
  • 6+ years of hands-on experience in process optimisation and quality management within a fast-paced manufacturing environment
  • Proven track record of delivering yield improvement projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
  • Experience leading Continuous Improvement (CI) activities, including strong statistical data analysis skills.
  • Clear understanding of lean manufacturing principles, such as: SPC, FMEA, Kaizen, Zero Defects, Total Quality Management (TQM) ,Total Productive/Process Management (TPM)
  • Familiarity with relevant industry standards, including IATF-16949 and ISO-9001
  • Experience with quality management systems (QMS) and associated quality tools
  • Six Sigma greenbelt or equivalent competency for process improvement planning

Desirable Experience:

  • Knowledge of MOSFET device physics
  • Understanding of parametric testing methodologies
  • Familiarity with failure analysis techniques
  • Experience with automated inspection solutions or automation in quality/inspection environments

The Interview process

Stage 1: Recruiter review
Stage 2: 30 mins Teams Interview
Stage 3: 60 mins on site Interview

What your benefits will include:

Remuneration & RewardStarting base salary & combined shift allowance of Circa £69,000-£76000 (DOE), bonus scheme of up to 6%, excellent contributory pension scheme of up to 9%, recognition rewards scheme, EV salary sacrifice scheme, income protection, & 12 x salary life assurance policy.

Health & Wellbeing 24.5 days annual leave + 182 roster days off, flexible benefits scheme, enhanced parental leave, on-site medical centre, enhanced sick pay, subsidised canteen, employee assistance programme, retail and entertainment reductions, and a variety of sports and social clubs.

Professional Development Opportunity to complete a leadership and management qualification, possibility for funded academic support up to PhD level, employee goal setting and development plans, huge growth potential both internally and globally within the business, in both management and technical pathways.

Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainability A global commitment to becoming carbon neutral by 2035, working with suppliers who embrace and comply with the Nexperia Supplier Code of Conduct, and paid time off for every employee to support charitable work up 4 times per year.

Diversity, Equity, and InclusionCorporate members of Neurodiversity in Business and a Disability Confident Employer. Dedicated Employee Resource Groups for Neuroinclusion, the LGBTQ+ community, and Women in Nexperia, with a commitment to increase women in management positions to 30% by 2030.

Please note that you must have the right to work within the UK as sponsorship is not offered for this position.

Electrical Design Engineer
Morson Edge
Multiple locations
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Locations: Bristol, Yeovil or Birmingham (Hybrid working available)
Company: Morson Praxis (part of the Morson Group)

Morson Praxis is a leading engineering and design consultancy delivering complex, safety-critical projects across the energy, nuclear, defence, infrastructure and industrial sectors. Due to continued growth, we are looking for Electrical Design Engineers at all levels to join our team.

You will act as the Electrical Designer on projects up to 132kV, delivering designs from concept through to commissioning and handover. Working closely with project, construction and design managers, you’ll help ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, to budget and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical design of HV/LV systems including substations (132kV, 33kV, 11/6.6kV)

Lead and manage design activities across the full project lifecycle

Produce design documentation, technical specifications and protection settings

Support project delivery in line with programme, cost and quality targets

Liaise with internal teams, contractors and stakeholders

Contribute to design standards, innovation and continuous improvement

About You

HNC or higher in Electrical Engineering (degree and chartership desirable)

Strong knowledge of HV distribution systems, substations and protection

Experience within the electricity transmission or distribution sector

Working knowledge of CDM regulations

Proficient in AutoCAD and MS Office (Excel essential)

Experience with power system studies/protection calculations desirable

Strong communication skills and a proactive, adaptable approach

Senior IT Architect
Forvis Mazars
Manchester
Remote or hybrid
Senior
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network providing audit & assurance, tax, and advisory services. Forvis Mazars in the UK spans 14 offices across the nation and has over 3,400 professionals, with 190 partners. We have a clear purpose and a shared commitment to shape a better future.

You’ll join a collaborative and inclusive team where you’re supported to grow your skills, explore new opportunities, and contribute from day one. You’ll work with a diverse client base, develop meaningful connections, and gain experience that extends beyond your local team. Together, we grow, belong and impact.

About the team

Our Business Services team is a collective of creative, strategic, forward-thinking business enablers. Together the People & Culture, Marketing & Communications, IT, Operations, Finance and Quality & Risk Management teams make it their mission to ensure Mazars has the right tools, technology, strategies and services in place to deliver exceptional client service and future-proof our growing business

About the role

The Senior IT Architect is responsible for designing and governing the firm’s application and integration landscape that supports critical business functions across the UK firm.

The role will work closely with project and change teams, stakeholders, and technical subject matter experts to design technology systems and solutions that are aligned with the firm’s business strategy. They are responsible for ensuring the architecture is aligned to the firm’s technology roadmap.

Forvis Mazars has migrated significant services to the cloud and now requires a lead architect to design and build the next generation of solutions including core finance and HR technology landscape, automating data flows, integrating systems, supporting in the delivery of real-time reporting and analysis, whilst driving a more mature awareness to data architecture and governance across the firm.

What we are looking for

  • Ownership of the firm’s integration and application architecture in alignment to Business and IT Strategy.
  • Ensuring the firm’s technology platforms integrate efficiently, securely, and consistently.
  • Delivering architectural governance, documentation and artefacts, with high-quality design standards to agreed timeframes.
  • Contributing to the fully documented mapping of the entire UK technology estate.
  • Modernising legacy integrations with repeatable, scalable and well architected designs.
  • Contributing to the wider delivery of scalable, secure, technology solutions for 3,700 users in conjunction with the wider IT function.
  • Contributing towards the continual maturing of the Architecture function within the firm.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Forvis Mazars diversity, equity and inclusion are central to our values. We value our people’s unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experience, and know this diversity create better outcomes for our clients. We seek to attract, develop, and retain the best talent, inclusive of sex, ethnicity, disability, socio-economic background, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, and faith. We select candidates based on skills, knowledge, qualifications, and experience and aim to support all our team

Manufacturing Engineer
Hays Engineering
Manchester
Remote or hybrid
Mid - Senior
£45,000 - £65,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Your new company
A leading manufacturer is seeking a skilled and driven Manufacturing Engineer to join its high-performance production team. This is a rare opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge military technology in a role that blends hands-on engineering with strategic process development. You’ll be responsible for optimising manufacturing processes, driving continuous improvement, and supporting the introduction of new products into production. Working closely with design, quality, and operations teams, you’ll play a key role in ensuring that complex assemblies meet rigorous standards for performance and reliability.
Your new role

Develop and implement manufacturing processes for precision-engineered components
Support NPI (New Product Introduction) and prototype builds
Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve productivity and reduce waste
Ensure compliance with defence and quality standards (ISO, AS9100, etc.)
Use CAD and simulation tools to validate manufacturing feasibilityWhat you’ll need to succeed

Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent)
Proven experience in a high-spec manufacturing environment (defence, aerospace, automotive)
Strong understanding of lean manufacturing and Six Sigma principles
Proficiency in CAD software and ERP systems
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
Eligibility for UK Security ClearanceWhat you’ll get in return

Competitive salary with annual performance bonus
Flexible working options and early Friday finish
Private healthcare and enhanced pension
Career development in a globally recognised defence organisation
Access to cutting-edge technologies and high-impact projectsWhat you need to do now
If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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OT/ICS Cyber Security Architect
IBEX RECRUITMENT LTD
Warrington
In office
Mid - Senior
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Were working with a large organisation undergoing significant cyber and digital transformation to hire a Cyber Security Architect focused on Operational Technology (OT).

This role sits within a dedicated Security Architecture function and is specifically aligned to securing industrial and operational systems. The focus is on designing and assuring cyber security controls across complex OT environments, ensuring operational resilience, regulatory alignment, and risk mitigation from the outset.

This is not an enterprise IT architecture role it is centred on industrial control systems, operational networks, and IT/OT convergence.

What youll do

  • Define and implement security architecture principles across OT / ICS environments.
  • Embed secure-by-design controls into industrial systems and operational technology platforms.
  • Lead design assurance across OT network segmentation, zone and conduit modelling, and industrial DMZ architectures.
  • Identify architectural gaps within existing OT estates and define pragmatic remediation roadmaps.
  • Align OT security architecture to recognised frameworks and regulatory requirements.
  • Collaborate with OT engineers, operational stakeholders, and cyber teams to balance safety, availability, and security.
  • Provide architectural guidance across IT/OT convergence programmes.

What were looking for

  • Proven experience securing Operational Technology (OT) or Industrial Control Systems (ICS) environments.
  • Strong understanding of IT/OT convergence and securing legacy or brownfield industrial estates.
  • Knowledge of recognised OT security standards such as IEC 62443 (ISA-99), NIST SP 800-82, and application of the Purdue Model.
  • Experience designing secure segmentation models (zones and conduits), industrial firewalls, and secure remote access solutions.
  • Familiarity with industrial protocols such as Modbus, DNP3, Ethernet/IP, OPC/UA, and associated security risks.
  • Experience operating in regulated, safety-critical, or high-availability environments.
  • Ability to translate technical risk into clear architectural decisions for engineering and operational audiences.

We welcome candidates from any industry with relevant OT/ICS experience energy, utilities, manufacturing, transport, defence, or other industrial sectors.

Whats on offer

  • 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, flexible leave options, and family-friendly policies
  • Generous employer pension contribution up to 13.5% and employee health assistance programme
  • Maternity, paternity, adoption, and parental leave, as well as flexible working and career breaks
  • Employee Assistance Programme including helpline, coaching access, wellbeing app, digital GP service, and more

This is a strategic, high-impact role focused on securing operational systems that underpin critical business and industrial functions.

This is a permanent position based in the North West of England.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship and have been resident in the UK for the last 5 years without more than 6 months living overseas.

Site Engineer / Geologist
Fusion People
Manchester
In office
Junior - Mid
£30,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Salary - £32,000 / year + van and fuel car Permanent Role Ground Investigation Contractor Manchester - Fully site-based A Site Engineer is required to join a Ground Investigation contractor on a permanent basis in Manchester. You will be responsible for supervising and managing teams on small to medium sized geotechnical ground investigation projects on site, ensuring compliance in a technical, commercial, and HSEQ sense. You will also be responsible for logging rock and soil samples (such as boreholes and trial pits) and carrying out field testing and surveying, among other requirements. The successful candidate must be qualified to degree level in a related field (such as Geology or Geotechnical Engineering etc) and a minimum of 18 months experience conducting ground investigations. You must also hold strong communication and organisational skills, be proficient with MS office and have a full UK driving license, as the role will require travel to various sites. The client is a large, national and firmly established ground investigation contractor currently going through a period of expansion due to project wins. Benefits of working for this company include a van and fuel card, annual leave from 24-days increasing every year until 29 days + 8 bank holidays, equipment including a mobile phone and laptop, a mentoring programme to promote personal and career development, 6% pension contributions, £15/night disruption allowance when working away and £20/day subsistence allowance when working away. --- Fusion People are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You'll find a wide selection of vacancies on our website.

Network Proxy (Zscaler) Architect
eTeam Workforce Limited
High Legh
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£653/day
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

We are a Global Recruitment specialist that provides support to the clients across EMEA, APAC, US and Canada. We have an excellent job opportunity for you.

Job Title: Network Proxy (Zscaler) Architect
Location: Knutsford, UK(3 days WFO)
Duration: 30/9/2026
Pay Rate: £653 per day through FCSA Umbrella

Job Description:
Lead Zscaler and enterprise Proxy security architecture including secure web gateway and zero trust access.

Key Responsibilities:
Design and optimise Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA) and Private Access (ZPA).
Create Client file strategies, traffic steering, authentication flows.
Ensure integration with identity providers and zero trust policies.

Technical Skills:
Zscaler, Palo Alto Prisma, Symantec ProxySG.
Understanding of SSL inspection, CASB, and SASE frameworks.

If you are interested in this position and would like to learn more, please send through your CV and we will get in touch with you as soon as possible. Please note, candidates are often Shortlisted within 48 hours.

Network Solutions Designer - Aruba
Hays Specialist Recruitment
Manchester
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£65,000 - £75,000
RECENTLY POSTED

Prestigious opportunity for a Network Solutions Design Engineer (Aruba) with a global leader in the provision of cutting-edge connectivity and digital solutions, delivering world-class broadband, mobile and network services.

Our customer solutions design team lead the way in implementing complex Voice, Network, Wireless and Security Solutions across a wide array of vendors such as Cisco, Fortinet, Juniper, Aruba and Microsoft using technologies such as SD-WAN, SD-A, ISE, ACI, Webex, MS Teams & NextGen FWs. We are inviting you to join our success story based in Manchester, Sheffield, Leeds or Newcastle in a hybrid role 3 days a week in the office and 2 days remotely.

Taking High Level Designs into Low-Level detail at the Post-Sale stage, implementing the solution followed by thorough testing before handing over to the relevant support or managed service teams. You will be responsible for: -

  • Capturing detailed customer technical requirements and translating them into technical solutions design
  • Management and delivery of the technical direction of the solutions design
  • Managing the review and validation processes for both new and in-life products and services
  • Managing customer solutions design engagement, statement of work creation and 3rd party deliverables
  • Facilitating strong customer relationships at a senior level
  • Customer migration planning and implementation
  • Resolving complex solution and service issues, leading root cause analysis and escalation
  • Identification of potential risks, implementing controls and mitigations
  • Ensuring delivery of thought leadership in complex bids and agreeing a strategic approach

If you possess a combination of the following skills, then LET’S TALK!

  • Experience in low level and high level design of complex network solutions
  • Proven experience in network design, ideally with enterprise or public sector clients.
  • Strong stakeholder management and leadership skills
  • HPE Aruba certified to Associate level (changed to Associate level) with a solid working knowledge of the following would be highly advantageous:
  • Aruba AOS-S Switches
  • Aruba AOS-8 WLAN
  • Aruba AOS-CX Switches
  • Aruba AOS-10 WLAN
  • Aruba Central
  • Aruba ClearPass
  • Aruba SD-WAN
  • Knowledge of Cisco networking technologies advantageous:
    • Traditional Cisco WAN
    • Traditional Cisco LAN
    • Cisco Wireless
    • Cisco SDA
    • Catalyst Centre
    • Cisco ISE

In return, you will be rewarded with ongoing training and career development, 10% on target bonus, an enviable pension scheme, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, discounted broadband, mobile and TV packages and much more.

What you need to do now

If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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IT Systems Architect - Based Manchester (Hybrid)
PSD Technology Contracts Ltd.
Manchester
Hybrid
Senior - Leader
£90,000
RECENTLY POSTED

Our client is a leading specialist financial services provider currently building a technology hub in Manchester. They are seeking an experienced IT Systems Architect to provide technical leadership and architectural direction across key technology programmes.

About the Role

The IT Systems Architect holds overall technical authority for one or more programmes or Agile Release Trains, ensuring technical alignment, architectural governance, and successful delivery of business and technical outcomes. Working closely with other technology teams, you will ensure that architectural outcomes are withing required guardrails, shaping the Architectural Runway, guiding implementation, and championing best-practice architecture across the organisation.

This role requires deep expertise in SAFe/Agile architectural design, with the ability to operate flexibly within both Agile and Waterfall environments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and continually refine the Architectural Runway, technical vision, and enabler epics for applications, data, and infrastructure.
  • Influence programme roadmaps and backlogs, preparing architectural outputs for Program Increment planning.
  • Promote and embed a scaled agility mindset, values, and practices across teams.
  • Drive measurable delivery velocity, best-practice adoption, and effective implementation of new designs.
  • Guide Developers, Engineers, BAs, BRDs, and Project Managers to ensure architectural alignment and technical coherence.
  • Collaborate with Technical and Enterprise Architects to ensure adherence to technical standards, frameworks, and methodologies.
  • Define and support requirements for system stability, technology upgrades, and pipeline improvements.
  • Enforce technical guardrails through effective design governance.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

  • Expert knowledge of enterprise workflow systems, distributed architecture, and communication architectures.
  • Senior-level understanding of SDLC, architectural methodologies, and multi-platform environments
  • Strong experience with web-based, service-based, and enterprise application architectures.
  • Proven ability to manage code quality and ensure high technical standards.
  • Deep understanding of SAFe/Agile, Waterfall delivery, and incremental architectural enablement.
  • Excellent communication, coaching, negotiation, and stakeholder-management skills.
  • Experience defining architectural roadmaps.

Education & Technical Background

  • Strong technical delivery experience, including architectural methodologies (eg, TOGAF).
  • Architecture experience across platforms such as Java, .NET, Python, cloud environments, and tiered architectures.
  • Experience with insurance or finance-based products preferred.
  • Preferred certifications: ARCH, ASE, SDP.
  • Experience with Jira, Confluence, and LucidSpark would be beneficial.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned IT Systems Architect to play a pivotal role in shaping enterprise-level solutions, driving architectural excellence, and contributing to the continued success of a global insurance organisation.

Senior/Principal Electrical Engineer
Aldwych Consulting Ltd
Stockport
Hybrid
Senior
£65,000

Principal Electrical Building Services Engineer
Stockport | Hybrid Working

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Principal Electrical Building Services Engineer to join a well-established, award-winning building services consultancy based in Stockport.
This respected consultancy has built a strong reputation for delivering innovative, sustainable MEP design and works with high-profile clients across sectors including healthcare, education, commercial and public sector developments. The business is particularly recognised for its expertise in net zero and low-carbon building design, supported by advanced modelling and engineering software.

Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of projects, they are now looking for a Principal Electrical Engineer to join their senior team and play a key role in delivering technically complex and meaningful projects.

The Role
As a Principal Electrical Engineer, you will lead the electrical design and delivery of projects ranging from smaller specialist schemes through to major developments valued at £100m+.
You will work closely with clients, manage multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to the ongoing growth of the business.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading the electrical design and delivery of projects across healthcare, education, commercial and public sector developments
  • Acting as a client-facing technical lead, managing both commercial and technical discussions
  • Supporting business development and helping secure new projects
  • Managing project planning, delivery and resource coordination
  • Mentoring and developing junior engineers and technicians
  • Supporting teams on healthcare sector projects, including compliance with HTM and HBN standards where applicable
  • Coordinating with other engineering disciplines on multidisciplinary projects
  • Producing detailed designs using IES / IES-VE, AutoCAD, MagiCAD and Revit
  • Ensuring designs meet energy efficiency and net zero carbon requirements

About You
The successful candidate will have strong experience within building services consultancy and be confident managing projects and client relationships.
You will ideally have:

  • BEng or MEng in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering
  • Chartered Engineer status (or working towards)
  • Membership of a professional body such as MIET or MCIBSE
  • Ideally IHEEM membership or experience working on healthcare projects
  • Knowledge of HTMs and HBNs, or transferable experience from sectors such as laboratories or cleanrooms
  • 5-10+ years UK design consultancy experience
  • Experience delivering new build, refurbishment and retrofit projects
  • Strong commercial awareness and project management skills
  • Excellent communication and client-facing ability

What’s on Offer
This consultancy offers a collaborative and supportive working environment with a strong focus on professional development and work-life balance.
Benefits include:

  • Competitive salary
  • Hybrid and flexible working
  • Private medical insurance
  • Life assurance and income protection
  • Pension scheme
  • Generous annual leave including an extra day off on your birthday
  • Quarterly incentives and additional benefits
  • Ongoing training, mentoring and CPD support

If you’d like to learn more about this opportunity, please apply or get in touch with Roberto Sartori on 07437837855 for a confidential conversation.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Systems Analyst
Stealth IT Consulting Limited
Manchester
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£350/day - £375/day

Location:Manchester (2 days onsite per week)
Duration:6 months (Extension possible)
Rate:£350- £375 per day (Inside IR35 via Umbrella)

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for aSystems Analystto support complex infrastructure and network integration projects within thefinancial services sector.

You will play a key role in analysing and definingtechnical requirements for infrastructure transformation projects, particularly aroundDNS and network services migrations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Capture and documenttechnical requirements for infrastructure and network integration projects.
  • Work closely witharchitects, engineers, and SMEsto define end-to-end integration requirements.
  • Lead analysis activities related toDNS/Infoblox migrations and network services transformation.
  • Produce clearsystems analysis artefactswith full traceability to technical and business requirements.
  • Manage deliverables with strong accountability toproject timelines and milestones.
  • Identifytechnical risks and dependencies, supporting mitigation planning.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery.

Required Experience

  • Proven experience as aSystems Analyst within infrastructure or technical project delivery.
  • Strongstakeholder engagement and documentation skills.
  • Ability to facilitatetechnical workshops and requirement gathering sessions.
  • Experience working withinAgile and/or Waterfall delivery environments.

Desirable Skills

  • Understanding of network integration, routing, switching, and connectivity.
  • Experience withInfoblox or DNS migration activities.
  • Exposure toenterprise cloud environments (Azure or AWS).
  • Familiarity withautomation tooling and cloud platforms.

If this aligns with your experience, please apply today!

Contract Electrical Engineer
Aldwych Consulting Ltd
Stockport
Hybrid
Senior - Leader
£40/hour - £50/hour

Principal Electrical Building Services Engineer
Stockport | Hybrid Working

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Principal Electrical Building Services Engineer to join a well-established, award-winning building services consultancy based in Stockport.
This respected consultancy has built a strong reputation for delivering innovative, sustainable MEP design and works with high-profile clients across sectors including healthcare, education, commercial and public sector developments. The business is particularly recognised for its expertise in net zero and low-carbon building design, supported by advanced modelling and engineering software.

Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of projects, they are now looking for a Principal Electrical Engineer to join their senior team and play a key role in delivering technically complex and meaningful projects.

The Role
As a Principal Electrical Engineer, you will lead the electrical design and delivery of projects ranging from smaller specialist schemes through to major developments valued at £100m+.
You will work closely with clients, manage multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to the ongoing growth of the business.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading the electrical design and delivery of projects across healthcare, education, commercial and public sector developments
  • Acting as a client-facing technical lead, managing both commercial and technical discussions
  • Supporting business development and helping secure new projects
  • Managing project planning, delivery and resource coordination
  • Mentoring and developing junior engineers and technicians
  • Supporting teams on healthcare sector projects, including compliance with HTM and HBN standards where applicable
  • Coordinating with other engineering disciplines on multidisciplinary projects
  • Producing detailed designs using IES / IES-VE, AutoCAD, MagiCAD and Revit
  • Ensuring designs meet energy efficiency and net zero carbon requirements

About You
The successful candidate will have strong experience within building services consultancy and be confident managing projects and client relationships.
You will ideally have:

  • BEng or MEng in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering
  • Chartered Engineer status (or working towards)
  • Membership of a professional body such as MIET or MCIBSE
  • Ideally IHEEM membership or experience working on healthcare projects
  • Knowledge of HTMs and HBNs, or transferable experience from sectors such as laboratories or cleanrooms
  • Experience delivering new build, refurbishment and retrofit projects
  • Strong commercial awareness and project management skills
  • Excellent communication and client-facing ability

What’s on Offer
This consultancy offers a collaborative and supportive working environment with a strong focus on professional development and work-life balance.
Benefits include:

  • Competitive salary
  • Hybrid and flexible working
  • Private medical insurance
  • Life assurance and income protection
  • Pension scheme
  • Generous annual leave including an extra day off on your birthday
  • Quarterly incentives and additional benefits
  • Ongoing training, mentoring and CPD support

If you’d like to learn more about this opportunity, please apply or get in touch with Roberto Sartori on 07437837855 for a confidential conversation.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Technical Project Manager (Infrastructure)
Morson Edge
Manchester
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£500/day - £550/day

Technical Project Manager (Infrastructure) - £500-£550 per day - Outside IR35 - 3 months initial contract - Hybrid working from a site near Manchester Airport.

Our client is seeking a technically aware Project Manager with experience working in infrastructure environments and a strong understanding of enterprise platforms. This role is ideal for someone who has worked closely with infrastructure engineering teams and has been involved in the delivery of technical projects such as server upgrades, Windows migrations, network upgrades, and cloud deployments.

Based within our clients’ Technical Operations team, you will support and coordinate the delivery of infrastructure initiatives across our global environment. These projects span Azure, Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, Exchange, networking, and modern endpoint management platforms.

This role requires someone who is comfortable operating in deeply technical environments, understands how infrastructure projects are delivered, and can confidently engage with engineers, architects, and vendors. You should be able to understand technical dependencies, translate infrastructure requirements into delivery plans, and coordinate activities across multiple teams.

Typical projects may include Windows 11 migrations, server lifecycle upgrades, Azure infrastructure builds, Exchange upgrades, network refresh programmes, and modern device deployment using Intune and Autopilot.

While this is not a hands-on engineering role, strong technical awareness of infrastructure platforms is essential.

Key Responsibilities -

Infrastructure Project Delivery -

  • Coordinate the delivery of infrastructure and platform projects across server, cloud, network, and endpoint environments.
  • Support delivery of initiatives such as server upgrades, Windows OS migrations, Azure platform builds, network upgrades, and Exchange migrations.
  • Manage defined project workstreams and ensure activities progress against agreed timelines.

Technical Coordination -

  • Work closely with infrastructure engineers and architects to understand technical dependencies and sequencing of work.
  • Assist with planning and coordinating activities across Azure, Windows Server, Active Directory, Exchange, networking, and endpoint platforms.
  • Ensure environment readiness ahead of deployments and infrastructure upgrades.

Modern Workplace & Endpoint Delivery -

  • Support initiatives involving Windows 11 rollout, device lifecycle management, Intune configuration, and Autopilot device deployment.
  • Coordinate endpoint readiness, deployment schedules, and technical dependencies with engineering teams.

Cloud & Platform Projects -

  • Support infrastructure initiatives involving Azure platform services, including the provisioning of new servers, environments, and platform components.
  • Assist in coordinating cloud migration or modernisation activities.

Analysis & Reporting -

  • Conduct light-touch analysis of infrastructure data such as Azure cost reporting, Intune dashboards, and asset readiness.
  • Develop trackers or dashboards to monitor project progress, risks, and platform adoption.

Governance & Documentation -

  • Maintain project plans, RAID logs, and change records.
  • Prepare updates and materials for governance forums and steering groups.
  • Ensure project documentation remains accurate and up to date.

Stakeholder & Vendor Coordination -

  • Work with internal infrastructure teams, service owners, and external vendors to ensure alignment on technical delivery activities.
  • Facilitate communication between engineering teams and project stakeholders.

Service Transition -

  • Support operational readiness, documentation handover, and knowledge transfer activities to service and support teams.

Skills & Experience -

Technical Awareness -

Strong understanding of enterprise infrastructure environments, including experience working around projects involving:

  • Server lifecycle upgrades and infrastructure refresh programmes
  • Windows operating system migrations (including Windows 11)
  • Azure infrastructure builds and cloud platform deployments
  • Exchange upgrade or migration projects
  • Network upgrade or refresh initiatives
  • Endpoint deployment using Intune and Autopilot

Project Delivery Experience -

  • Experience working in an IT infrastructure delivery, technical project coordination, or junior project management role.
  • Experience coordinating activities across multiple technical teams.
  • Exposure to project delivery frameworks such as PRINCE2, Agile, or similar methodologies.

Technical Platform Knowledge -

Familiarity with:

  • Microsoft Azure
  • Windows Server
  • Active Directory
  • Microsoft 365
  • Exchange

Networking fundamentals -

  • Endpoint management (Intune / Autopilot)

Core Skills -

  • Strong organisational and planning skills
  • Analytical mindset with confidence using Excel and reporting tools (Power BI beneficial)
  • Clear written and verbal communication
  • Ability to translate technical requirements into delivery plans
  • Proactive mindset with strong attention to detail
Manufacturing Automation Engineer
Winsearch
Stockport
In office
Mid - Senior
£55,000 - £65,000
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Winsearch is working with a well-established advanced engineering and manufacturing business to recruit a Welding Coordinator to join their technical team. This role will play a key part in maintaining and developing the company s Welding Quality Management System while supporting production, engineering and quality teams across a range of complex manufacturing programmes.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced welding professional to influence welding standards, processes and compliance within a highly regulated engineering environment.

The Role

The Welding Coordinator will support the business by ensuring welding operations are carried out in accordance with recognised standards, procedures and quality requirements. You will work closely with production, engineering and quality teams to maintain compliance, support audits and continuously improve welding processes across the organisation.

The position will also support new product introduction activities, supplier assessments and ongoing development of welding documentation and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

  • Act as Responsible Welding Coordinator for the business, ensuring compliance with welding standards and procedures
  • Provide technical support to production teams on day-to-day welding activities
  • Maintain welding planning data within SAP works order systems
  • Plan and coordinate internal welder audits and support accreditation audit activities
  • Investigate weld defects and non-conformances using structured problem-solving techniques
  • Support root cause corrective action programmes and drive continuous improvement initiatives
  • Review and assess welding suppliers to ensure capability and compliance
  • Develop and maintain Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) for new and legacy products
  • Produce and maintain welding-related SOPs and work instructions
  • Conduct pre-audit assessments against standards such as EN 1090, ISO 3834 and DIN 2303
  • Coordinate welder qualification testing to BS EN ISO 9606 and ISO 14732 standards
  • Support production engineering and design teams with welding-related technical input
  • Assist with welding plant and equipment selection across projects
  • Identify opportunities to introduce new welding technologies and improved processes
  • Drive improvements across existing programmes to maintain and enhance product quality

Requirements

  • IWT or EWT qualified
  • Registered with The Welding Institute (TWI)
  • CSWIP 3.1 certification
  • Previous experience working in a welding coordination role
  • Strong understanding of multiple welding processes including MIG/MAG (SMAW) and TIG (GTAW)
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation
  • Working knowledge of ISO 3834
  • Experience supporting internal or external audit activity
  • Strong organisational and IT skills
  • Ability to influence and work collaboratively across production and engineering teams

What s on Offer

  • Competitive salary depending on experience
  • Opportunity to work within a technically advanced engineering environment
  • Long-term career progression within a growing manufacturing business
  • Involvement in new product introduction and process improvement initiatives

INDWIN

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CAD Engineer - HVAC
WR HVACR
Manchester
In office
Junior - Mid
£30,000
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Role

We’re seeking a CAD Engineer with HVAC or mechanical building services experience to join a well-established contractor based in Manchester.

This is an interactive, office-based role where you’ll work closely with engineers and project managers to produce accurate 2D AutoCAD drawings and assist in the integration of air conditioning and ventilation systems into project designs.

You’ll be more than just a CAD operator - this role suits someone who enjoys being part of the design conversation and has the confidence to help shape layouts and solutions.

Key responsibilities:

  • Produce and update 2D AutoCAD drawings for AC and ventilation projects
  • Assist in the coordination of mechanical services layouts
  • Work collaboratively with project teams to ensure designs are practical and accurate

Package

  • Approximately £30,000 per annum, dependent on experience
  • Opportunity to work on varied and technically interesting HVAC projects
  • Supportive environment within a growing specialist contractor

Requirements

  • Proven experience as a CAD Engineer, CAD Technician, or Draughtsman within HVAC, mechanical, or building services
  • Proficient in 2D AutoCAD
  • Strong understanding of air conditioning and ventilation systems
  • Comfortable contributing to design and coordination work, not just drafting
  • Must be commutable to Manchester

WR HVAC | M&E are #1 recruitment partner for HVAC jobs. Our customers include a range of large and small M&E companies, manufacturers and suppliers of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment. We recruit UK wide for sales, management and technical jobs.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Interim IT Director
Elliot Marsh
Manchester
Hybrid
Leader
Private salary
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Are you an experienced AI leader with a strong commercial mindset, ready to help a financial services business unlock the true potential of artificial intelligence? Our client has an exciting opportunity for an Interim IT Director to join the organisation. Day Rate: Competitive (dependent on experience) Location: Hybrid / UK Schedule: Full Time Type: Interim Contract Interim IT Director Our client: Our client is an established and respected financial services organisation operating within a regulated environment. With a strong reputation for delivering high-quality services to customers, they are now looking to future-proof the business by leveraging general AI tools to improve efficiency, insight and productivity. Rather than building bespoke AI platforms or investing in expensive, department-specific plug-ins, the business is seeking a practical and commercially astute AI leader who can demonstrate how tools such as Microsoft Copilot and other general AI platforms can deliver immediate and sustainable value across the organisation. Interim IT Director The role: You will take a holistic view of the entire organisation, identifying where AI can drive measurable efficiency gains and improved outcomes across Marketing, Finance, HR, Actuarial and Customer Service functions. This is not a theoretical strategy role. The organisation requires someone with a demonstrable track record of implementing practical, quick-win AI solutions within financial services or other regulated environments. You will help the Executive team understand both the immediate opportunities and the 'art of the possible' as AI capabilities continue to evolve at pace. Interim IT Director Responsibilities: - Conduct a full review of existing processes, workflows and inefficiencies across the business - Identify practical AI use cases using general tools such as Microsoft Copilot - Develop a prioritised AI opportunity roadmap with clear ROI - Deliver measurable 'quick wins' within the first 90 days - Introduce AI-enabled efficiencies across Marketing, Finance, HR, Actuarial and Customer Service - Develop responsible AI governance guidelines aligned to regulatory requirements - Upskill leadership and departmental teams in effective AI usage - Run workshops to demonstrate practical AI applications - Ensure all recommendations are scalable and future-proof Interim IT Director You: - Proven track record of implementing AI-driven efficiencies within financial services or regulated sectors - Strong understanding of general AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT Enterprise or equivalent) - Commercially astute with ability to link AI initiatives to measurable business outcomes - Experience operating at Executive or Board level - Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills - Ability to translate complex AI concepts into practical business applications - Understanding of governance, compliance and regulatory considerations - Strategic thinker with hands-on delivery capability Interim IT Director Benefits: - Opportunity to shape AI strategy within a forward-thinking financial services organisation - Direct exposure to Executive leadership - High-impact role with measurable business transformation outcomes - Competitive day rate - Opportunity to influence long-term digital and operational strategy To register your interest in this exciting Interim IT Director opportunity, please click Apply Now to submit your CV.

Frequently asked questions
Manchester offers a wide range of Technical Architect roles including Solution Architects, Enterprise Architects, Cloud Architects, and Infrastructure Architects across various industries such as finance, healthcare, and technology.
Most Technical Architect roles require a strong background in IT, relevant certifications (like TOGAF, AWS Certified Solutions Architect), extensive experience in architecture design, and excellent communication skills.
Yes, many employers in Manchester now offer remote or hybrid working options for Technical Architects, allowing flexibility in work location while collaborating with local teams.
To improve your chances, tailor your CV to highlight your architectural experience, obtain relevant certifications, build a portfolio of past projects, and network within Manchester’s tech community.
The average salary for a Technical Architect in Manchester typically ranges between £60,000 and £90,000 per year, depending on experience, industry, and the size of the company.