Project Engineer (Civils)

The Situation

This role sits within a major UK rail operator. With a station route from London to Southend and a busy programme of renewals, upgrades and infrastructure improvements, the engineering function plays a central role in ensuring safe, compliant and high-quality delivery. As a Project Engineer (Civils), you’ll be part of the team that reviews designs, makes technical decisions, and ensures all work meets the required engineering standards.

The Opportunity

This is a chance to step into a visible, influential engineering role where your decisions directly shape project outcomes. You’ll work across multiple disciplines, collaborate with project managers and commercial teams, and act as a key technical interface with contractors.

The environment is fast-paced, varied and ideal for someone who enjoys ownership, problem-solving and seeing projects progress from concept through to delivery.

Your First 12 Months – Challenges Turned Into Objectives

Instead of obstacles, these are the goals you’ll be supported to achieve:

• Master multi-project delivery by developing strong time-management routines across schemes at different stages.
• Build confidence in technical decision-making as you review designs and ensure compliance with engineering standards.
• Strengthen cross-discipline collaboration by working closely with civils, M&E, buildings and other engineering teams.
• Develop resilience and influence by handling push-backs constructively and maintaining technical authority.
• Navigate governance effectively through regular liaison with Project Managers and Commercial teams.
• Gain operational exposure by supporting occasional weekend or night works when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Review engineering designs and ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
• Make informed technical decisions to support safe, efficient and cost-effective project delivery.
• Act as a technical point of contact for contractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Support project governance processes, including documentation, approvals and technical assurance.
• Work across multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring progress, quality and safety are maintained.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Commercial teams and multi-discipline engineering colleagues.
• Attend site as required (3 days per week), including occasional nights and weekends.

Essential Experience & Qualifications

• Civil engineering experience within a project or infrastructure environment.

• Technical training relevant to engineering or rail infrastructure.

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or actively working towards chartership (ICE or IStructE preferred).

• Strong interpersonal skills with the confidence to manage conflict and challenge constructively.

• Experience interacting with contractors in a project delivery setting.

• Primarily site-based across Central London and Southend.

• Some nights and weekend work required

• 3 days on site, 2 days remote

• Candidates should be commutable to London; Essex is an ideal base for accessing the route.

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Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy.

OverviewWe are seeking a senior Engineering Lead / Technical Delivery Lead to drive delivery across a strategic portfolio of enterprise risk and compliance platforms. The role spans a mature RegTech (Obligation to Control) implementation entering build, alongside an earlier-stage Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) initiative focused on prototyping and roadmap definition.This is a non-hands-on leadership role, requiring strong delivery discipline, the ability to translate complex regulatory and business requirements into executable scope, and confidence operating as the primary UK-based engineering contact in a regulated, enterprise environment.DetailsLocation - LondonRate - up to £750/day Inside IR35 via UmbrellaHybrid - 3 days / weekDuration - Initially until year-end (multi-year project)Key Responsibilities

• Act as the single engineering lead across risk and compliance delivery initiatives
• Translate high-level regulatory and business requirements into clear technical scope and delivery plans
• Lead end-to-end delivery governance covering design, build, implementation, and readiness
• Define feasibility, scope boundaries, and delivery approach for TPRM prototype / POC
• Orchestrate architects, BAs, engineers, risk, compliance, and vendor teams
• Engage senior UK-based stakeholders and drive progress with minimal direction

Key Skills & ExperienceEssential

• Experience as an Engineering Lead, Technical Delivery Lead, or Senior Technical Project Manager
• Strong understanding of the full software development lifecycle
• Proven ability to assess feasibility, scope, and delivery approach
• Experience delivering workflow, case management, or integration-led solutions
• Comfortable coordinating multiple teams rather than building hands-on
• Strong stakeholder management in complex, regulated environments
• Experience in risk, compliance, controls, or RegTech programmes
• Strong Financial Services Experience

Desirable

• Exposure to Oracle (ERP / PaaS) and/or Microsoft Power Platform
• Familiarity with SaaS platforms and enterprise architecture

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

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PRINCIPAL CYBERSECURITY ENGINEER

SC Cleared - UK Only - (Sponsorship is unavailable) you must hold SC Clearance.Provide expert advice on the defences against cyber threats, data breaches, and emerging risks. This includes offering guidance on the selection, design, justification, implementation, and operational management of cybersecurity strategies, technologies, and standards. Contribute to the development and refinement of controls and processes to ensure the safety, confidentiality, integrity, availability, and overall security of data stored on systems. You will be responsible for identifying gaps in existing cybersecurity policies and procedures and, in collaboration with security, network, information governance, and technical leads, developing new measures to address these gaps.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• You will work closely with system and service owners, as well as internal and external stakeholders, to design, implement, and enforce appropriate protective and detective security controls, policies, and procedures.
• The role includes the administration and operational management of security tooling and SIEM platforms, with responsibility for monitoring, detecting, and responding to cyber threats, intrusions, and unauthorised or suspicious activity. This includes Microsoft Sentinel (data and source tuning, creation and maintenance of workbooks and connectors, and threat intelligence review), Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Defender for Cloud, and Darktrace, including system and model tuning, email module management, and configuration of autonomous response actions.
• You will be responsible for incident response activities, including triaging security alerts, investigating incidents, coordinating escalation and remediation, and conducting root cause analysis. You must be able to communicate effectively about security incidents and cyber risks to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• The role works closely with the Security Operations Centre (SOC) partner, supporting the assessment and investigation of alerts and contributing to the development and refinement of incident response plans and playbooks.
• You will support vulnerability management activities, including vulnerability assessments, annual audits, and penetration testing. This includes preparing and presenting incident, threat, and compliance reporting to stakeholders at all levels, including compiling a monthly SIRO report.
• Continuous improvement is a core responsibility. You will conduct post-incident reviews, recommend control and process improvements, and contribute to the creation and maintenance of cybersecurity governance documentation. You will also research emerging cyber threats and mitigation strategies and provide reports or presentations to senior stakeholders as required.
• The role supports cybersecurity training and awareness initiatives, promoting a strong security culture and helping to upskill colleagues in cybersecurity best practices.
• You will also collaborate with solution architects and project teams to ensure security is embedded into system and application designs, supporting secure architecture and delivery from the outset.
• Compliance & Framework Alignment: Ensure security operations align with regulatory standards and frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and NCSC CAF.

Person SpecificationEssential:

• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint/Cloud SIEM tools, threat intelligence platforms, and vulnerability management.
• Technical experience securing Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services cloud environments as well as on-premise/virtual Microsoft technologies.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to produce clear technical and non-technical reports.
• Ability to analyse and interpret security events/logs and perform remediation work to address security issues.

Desirable:

• Recognised cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CEH, GIAC, CISSP).
• Experience with DarkTrace

Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or Computer Science

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Your new companyA leading multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS) Engineer to join its specialist building technologies team. This role offers the chance to work on complex, high-profile projects within a supportive, technically strong environment.You’ll be part of a national team delivering integrated BEMS and control solutions across a wide range of sectors.Your new roleAs a BEMS Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, delivery and technical oversight of building control systems, working closely with MEP design teams and technology specialists.Key responsibilities include:

• Designing and implementing BEMS control strategies aligned with building services systems
• Producing specifications, schematics, drawings and points schedules
• Supporting projects from concept through to commissioning
• Undertaking site surveys, inspections and witnessing commissioning
• Providing expert advice on control philosophies and emerging technologies
• Supporting development of internal technical standards and mentoring junior engineers
• Attending and contributing to client and contractor meetings

ProjectsThe role offers exposure to a broad and technically challenging project portfolio, including:

• Aviation and transport infrastructure
• Defence and secure environments
• Education and large public buildings
• Energy and complex engineering facilities

Projects are typically multi-disciplinary and often delivered as part of wider national and international teams.What you’ll need to succeed

• Background in BEMS design, application and commissioning
• Good understanding of BEMS networks, protocols and supervisory systems
• Hands-on site experience with installation, testing and fault-finding
• Strong communication and client-facing skills
• Degree in Building Services Engineering or similar (preferred)
• Willingness to travel within the UK when required

What you’ll get in return

• Salary up to £65,000 depending on experience
• Annual bonus and excellent benefits
• Flexible / hybrid working
• Ongoing professional development and training

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Our client is a growing fashion brand which has been established for over 70 years. They are experiencing accelerating growth across Europe and due to this are setting up an IT team here in London. Once of the roles they are looking to hire in an Integration Engineer and this role is Hybrid with 1 to 2 days a week in Central London.

Client Details

Our client is a growing fashion brand which has been established for over 70 years. They are experiencing accelerating growth across Europe and due to this are setting up an IT team here in London. Once of the roles they are looking to hire in an Integration Engineer and this role is Hybrid with 1 to 2 days a week in Central London. In this role you will be responsible for designing, developing, securing and operating end to end integrations for the Enterprise and Digital platforms.

Description

• Develop and implement integration solutions to support the organisation’s retail technology systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyse integration requirements.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity across various platforms and systems.
• Monitor and troubleshoot integration processes to resolve technical issues promptly.
• Document integration processes, workflows, and technical specifications.
• Work closely with external vendors to ensure compatibility and seamless integration of third-party applications.
• Support system upgrades and migrations to maintain operational efficiency.
• Provide technical guidance and training to internal stakeholders as needed.

Profile

Must haves:

• Hands-on SAP CPI experience - must be able to build, modify, and support iFlows independently in BAU.
• Groovy scripting - must be able to read, troubleshoot, and safely adjust Groovy when needed.
• Strong ERP POS integration experience in live retail environments (this is the critical path).
• BAU and incident ownership - experience handling production issues during live trading and peak periods.
• Security and compliance awareness - ability to design and operate secure integration flows (authentication, certificates, access control).
• Clear communication and ownership mindset - able to explain real incidents, root causes, and fixes.
• ERP WMS / 3PL integrations (GR/GI, partial confirmations, STOs).
• Marketplace integrations (e.g. Tradebyte, Zalando, ASOS).

Nice to haves:

• SAP CAR / POSDTA exposure.
• Experience with phased cutovers or parallel runs.

Job Offer

• * Bonus- 10%

  * Sports reimbursement - you will get a reimbursement of your fitness school/sport club membership up to 60% of actual costs, with a maximum of 30 per month (gross payment)

  * Calm app

  * Runkeeper app

  * OpenUp wellbeing app

  * Holidays 28 days + BHS

  * Garmin discount

• Health Insurance

Our client is a financial services institution seeking a Head of Software Development to join their Technology function in a senior leadership capacity. This is a high-impact role with a clear pathway to Deputy CTO

The Role

This is a strategic leadership position responsible for driving the software engineering function, owning the end-to-end development lifecycle, and shaping the organisation’s technology direction. The role combines hands-on technical expertise with senior stakeholder engagement and leadership of distributed engineering teams There is a defined progression path into a Deputy CTO position, making this an excellent opportunity for an ambitious leader looking to step into executive-level responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute the software development strategy aligned to business objectives
• Partner with senior leadership to shape the technology roadmap
• Own end-to-end software delivery across platforms and products
• Lead architectural decisions and ensure the scalability of systems
• Drive best practice across Agile, DevOps and engineering standards
• Manage and develop offshore and distributed engineering teams
• Build a high-performance, collaborative engineering culture
• Oversee vendor relationships and offshore resource planning
• Contribute to governance, risk and compliance initiatives

Skills and Experience

• Extensive experience in software development with strong Java expertise
• Proven leadership experience managing engineering teams
• Experience overseeing the full software delivery lifecycle
• Background within financial services, ideally capital markets
• Strong understanding of cloud, microservices and modern architectures
• Experience working with offshore or distributed teams
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on
• (Desirable) Experience in a high-growth or scaling environment
• Exposure to AI or emerging technologies
• Knowledge of regulatory and security frameworks such as SOC2 or ISO
• Background in fintech, SaaS or enterprise platforms

Package

Competitive base salary and performance-related bonus

Equity participation aligned with seniority, Clear progression to Deputy CTO

Hybrid working model, comprehensive benefits package including healthcare and pension

Senior Data Planner

This role owns relationships with external data vendors and is accountable for ensuring externally sourced data is technically fit, well-integrated, governed, and delivers long-term value across the organisation.

Client Details

Senior Data Planner

The employer is a well-established public sector organisation, recognised for its commitment to providing critical services and supporting the community. As a large organisation, it offers a professional and structured environment with opportunities for impactful work.

Description

Senior Data Planner

• Define and deliver the external data sourcing strategy, ensuring alignment with enterprise data architecture, analytics ambitions, and business priorities, and clearly articulating where third-party data adds value versus duplication.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard external data providers, assessing datasets for technical fit, data quality, scalability, security, regulatory compliance, and compatibility with existing enterprise platforms.
• Build robust business cases for acquiring external data, considering commercial value, long-term sustainability, cost efficiency, and downstream usage across the organisation.
• Own end-to-end vendor and partnership management, including onboarding, performance monitoring, renewals, issue resolution, and exit planning, ensuring suppliers deliver against agreed technical and commercial outcomes.
• Lead data licensing and contractual discussions in collaboration with procurement and legal teams, providing informed input on usage rights, constraints, cost models, and risk from a data and technology perspective.
• Provide technical oversight of external data integration, working closely with data architecture, engineering, and platform teams to assess ingestion approaches and impacts on pipelines, schemas, lineage, data quality, and target architecture.
• Ensure compliance with data governance, risk, and regulatory standards, maintaining clear documentation on data provenance, usage restrictions, retention, and lineage, and supporting audits and regulatory responses relating to third-party data.
• Act as a senior cross-functional partner and advisor, translating complex technical and commercial considerations into clear recommendations, and providing thought leadership on the effective and responsible use of external data across the enterprise.

Profile

Senior Data Planner

A successful Senior Data Planner should have:

Essential:

• Significant experience workingwiththird-party / external data in an enterprise environment.
  • Strong understanding of:
  • data integration patterns and data pipelines
  • enterprise data platforms, models, and downstream consumption
  • data quality, lineage, and governance concepts
• Proven experience managing data vendors or partnerships, including evaluating offerings and managing ongoing relationships.
• Ability to assess whether external data is fit for purpose technically, not just commercially.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to operate credibly across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong analytical and decision-making capability, with attention to detail and risk.

Desirable

• Experience in regulated or data intensive environments (e.g. financial services, pensions, insurance, public sector).
• Familiarity with data licensing models, usage rights, and contractual considerations.
• Experience contributing to enterprise-wide data or analytics strategies.
• Background working alongside data architecture or data engineering teams (without requiring hands-on build).

Job Offer

Senior Data Planner

• Competitive salary ranging from £50,000 to £60,000 per annum + Hybrid working (2 days on site)
• Comprehensive standard benefits package.
• Opportunity to work in a large organisation within the public sector in London.
• Permanent position offering job security and career progression opportunities.
• Chance to contribute to meaningful projects that impact the community.

If you are an experienced Senior Data Planner looking for a rewarding role in London, apply today to take the next step in your career within the public sector.

£110,000 + Bonus + BenefitsLondon | Hybrid (3 Days Onsite)

A globally recognised financial markets infrastructure firm is hiring a Senior Platform Architect to play a pivotal role in transforming a high-profile, business-critical platform.

This is a true transformation piece - moving from a complex legacy estate toward a modern, cloud-native, scalable platform that directly underpins core business operations.

The Opportunity

This role sits at the intersection of architecture, engineering, and business strategy.

You’ll take ownership of architectural direction across a globally distributed engineering function, working closely with senior stakeholders to shape how the platform evolves - both technically and commercially.

This isn’t governance from a distance - you’ll be close to engineering, influencing design decisions and driving modern best practices across the stack.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Define and own the platform architecture strategy across multiple teams and regions
• Drive the transition from legacy systems to cloud-native architecture
• Ensure systems are scalable, resilient, and built for long-term growth
• Partner closely with engineers to embed modern development practices
• Engage senior stakeholders across tech and business, translating architecture into real commercial outcomes
• Act as a technical leader and influencer, shaping how the platform is built and evolves

Technology Environment

• Backend: TypeScript (Node.js)
• Frontend: JavaScript / React
• Cloud: AWS (containers, serverless, wider ecosystem)
• Architecture: Distributed systems, microservices, cloud-native design

What They’re Looking For

• Proven experience as a Platform / Solution Architect in modern cloud environments
• Strong background building scalable, distributed systems
• Deep understanding of AWS and cloud-native architecture patterns
• Ability to operate at a senior stakeholder level (both technical & business)
• Strong communication and influencing skills
• A modern engineering mindset - comfortable challenging legacy approaches

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

£110,000 - £130,000 Base

Overview

Method has partnered with a global business that is building out its AI capability within the Microsoft ecosystem.

They are hiring a Technical Architect to take ownership of AI and integration, with a clear expectation that this person will design and build solutions, not just define strategy.

The role sits within an Emerging Technology function and will focus on:

• Microsoft 365 Copilot and AI agents
• Azure-based AI services
• Integration between systems using Azure and Power Platform

This is a hands-on role, where you will be responsible for taking AI use cases from idea through to production.

The Opportunity

The business has already started exploring AI, but there is no single owner of how it should be designed, built, and integrated.

This role will:

• Bring structure to how AI is implemented
• Ensure solutions are built in a consistent and scalable way
• Connect AI into existing business systems so it delivers real value

You will be responsible for both:

• Building solutions yourself
• Defining how others should build them going forward

Key Responsibilities

Take ownership of AI and integration across the Microsoft stack and Design and build AI solutions using:

• Microsoft 365 Copilot
• Copilot Studio / Agent Builder
• Azure AI services (OpenAI, AI Foundry)
• Develop AI agents and workflows that solve real business problems

Design and implement integrations using:

• Azure Functions
• Azure Logic Apps
• Power Automate / Power Platform
• Connect AI solutions into core systems such as HR, Finance, and operational platforms
• Work with APIs, webhooks, and event-driven patterns to ensure systems communicate properly

Define and document:

• Reference architectures
• Integration patterns
• Standards for how AI and integration should be delivered

Work with stakeholders to:

• Understand requirements
• Translate them into technical solutions
• Deliver working systems

Support governance by ensuring AI solutions meet:

• Security requirements
• Data protection standards
• Internal policies

Act as the technical point of contact for AI and integration across the business

Skills & Experience

• Experience building AI solutions using Microsoft technologies
• Microsoft 365 Copilot or Copilot Studio
• Azure AI services (OpenAI or similar)
• Azure Functions
• Logic Apps
• Power Platform
• APIs
• Authentication (OAuth, identity)
• Event-driven architecture
• Experience designing systems that run in production and can scale
• Experience working in enterprise environments where:
• Security matters
• Systems are complex
• There are multiple stakeholders

Please submit your CV to apply and learn more about this opportunity.

Technical Architect - Copilot AI & Integration (London)

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The Job:

• Job Title: Head of Engineering
• Industry: Enterprise SaaS - High volume transactions
• Tech stack: GCP, Golang, PHP
• Working Set-Up: Hybrid working set-up (Central London an average of once per month)
• Salary - £100,000-£120,000 p/a (dependent on experience)
• Benefits - Discretional 10% annual bonus, 25 days annual leave +BH’s, private healthcare and more
• Interview process: 3 stages (virtual)

The Role:

This is a hire of high importance for one of Leo technology’s key clients.

This company, who are industry leaders in retail and hospitality loyalty software (enterprise SaaS), are looking to appoint a Head of Engineering to lead the engineering team and continue driving the evolution of their cloud-based technology platform while they focus on moving to a more cloud-native SaaS architecture.

In this role, you will be responsible for owning the engineering strategy, delivery, and operational performance, ensuring the company effectively deliver a reliable, secure platform for their enterprise customers, all while executing a multi-year technology transformation.

This position is instrumental in the company achieving their next phase of growth, and as a result, you will be given the opportunity to shape the future technical foundation of the business while leading teams through change. You’ll be tasked with balancing innovation with reliability for global enterprise customers.

This role is ideal for an experienced Engineering Manager / Head of Engineering who has experience leading multiple engineer teams, contributing to the overall technical strategy, and leading cloud-native transformation programs.

Key Responsibilities (not limited to):

• Define and execute the engineering strategy supporting the companies transition to a cloud-native, service-oriented architecture
• Act as a senior technical leader and point of escalation for complex technical decisions
• Lead, develop, and coach engineering managers / technical leaders
• Own delivery and engineering health metrics (incl. reliability, quality, and technical debt)
• Improve Agile delivery practices
• Work with key stakeholders to manage the transition from monolithic systems to distributed, cloud-native services
• Manage engineering budgets, day to day cloud spend, and third-party technology partners

The Person:

• Experience working in a Engineering Manager or Head of Engineering role with similar responsibilities
• Extensive experience and understanding of GCP and it’s capabilities
• Experience working in Go / PHP environments (you do not need to be able to do hands on coding with these technologies)
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical changes or platform modernisation
• Extensive experience in software engineering, including leadership of multiple teams
• Experience working with transactional platforms (low latency)
• Prior experience leading cloud-native transformation programs is desirable

Important Notice:

Both Leo Technology and the companies we partner with are incredibly passionate about building environments where people from all backgrounds and walks of life are embraced. Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams. We celebrate difference and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.

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SENIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER

£85,000

GUILDFORD

This is an opportunity to join an innovation-led software consultancy working on complex, real-world engineering problems. The role offers high levels of autonomy, technically challenging work, and exposure to a wide variety of short-to-mid-term projects.

THE COMPANY

Our client is a specialist software consultancy delivering bespoke products for organisations operating in highly constrained, problem-heavy environments. They focus on technical excellence, innovation and delivery quality, offering engineers the chance to work on challenging systems rather than repetitive product features.

THE ROLE

• Design and build end-to-end software solutions
• Work as a senior full-stack engineer (backend-leaning)
• Own delivery of complex technical problems
• Build, deploy and support cloud-based systems
• Collaborate with engineers and data specialists on production solutions
• Contribute to technical decisions and coding standards

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years commercial software development experience
• Strong Java and Spring / Spring Boot background
• Frontend experience with Angular (React or Vue also acceptable)
• Experience building microservices and APIs
• Cloud experience (Azure preferred, AWS acceptable)
• Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision

LOCATION & WORKING PATTERN

• Hybrid working
• Office within 30 minutes commute from London Waterloo

SALARY AND BENEFITS

• Up to £80,000 base salary
• Pension contribution
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (option to buy more)
• Paid training days and charity days
• Option to work remotely from abroad for part of the year

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

• Must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance
• No sponsorship available

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your CV to Harry Lack for review through the 'apply’ link.

Immediate start available, 6 month duration initially.

To work with the asset managment team in the delivery of projects across the campus. You will ensure that the project delivery is professional, compliant, adheres to the Universitys procurement, financial and Health and Safety regulations, whilst being effective, nimble, on budget, on time and completed to the expected standard/quality.

You will liaise with key stakeholders on campus, building strong customer relationships and ensuring that the Fit for Kings culture is a continuous presence on site.

You will use your technical expertise to support the wider Asset Management and Engineering team in the delivery of projects across all campus. These projects will range from small and simple minor works to complex and high value strategic technical projects for the campus. The aim of these works is to continually improve the estate for our community, by creating environments which inspire and support learning and research, while protecting and honouring our heritage buildings.

Project Management

• To manage the acceptance, governance, and allocation of projects within the team.
• To support the Campus Projects team with the client brief, design, management, commissioning and snagging of projects.
• Assist/prepare budget costs and create reports for funding approval and review costs as required during the progress and completion of a project.
• Provide support to the team and directly oversee the appointment and management of teams of contractors/consultants to complete the project. This includes interviewing, tendering, preparation of contracts and processing payments for goods received and process invoices in compliance with the Colleges rules and regulations.
• Manage statutory compliance and H&S for projects to ensure that all work is carried out in accordance with current legislation, Codes of Practice, College policies and other appropriate guidance documents.
• Comply with the Department?s procedures for the effective management of contractors, including the Permit to Work system.
• To ensure all projects are made as accessible as possible by the comprehensive application of the Equality Act 2010.
• To promote and lead by example collaborative working with all stakeholders; both internal and external.
• Ensure project management information is accurate so it can be accessed during the project as well as post completion.
• Manage monthly reporting packs from each project identifying issues, risks both commercially and in delivery.
• Identifying exceptional reporting occurrences, ensuring information is presented to management in an efficient manner.

Sustainability

• To understand and enact the College?s policies and priorities on Energy; Waste; and Resource Management.
• To consider sustainability at all stages of a project to ensure the team is contributing to the Colleges Vision 2026

General

• Be prepared to, on an occasional basis- undertake work outside of normal working hours/weekends in line with the demands of project.
• To own and deliver an appropriate change management programme as required that is based upon the strategy and plans of the wider department.

Skills, experience and education:

• Degree/Post Grad in relevant field or equivalent experience in Project Management
• Demonstrable knowledge of H&S legislation with IOSH/NEBOSH
• Experience of managing all aspect of project management with tangible and demonstrable success with regards of quality, cost, and timescale parameters, and including but not limited to stakeholders, management strategy, comms strategy, risk management, financial forecasting and management, H&S management, legal/regulatory compliance, etc.
• Relevant experience within Higher Education sector and/or managing conflicting demands of stakeholders in a customer focused environment.
• Analytical aptitude, with planning and controlling skills for complex logistical operations within project management.
• Contractor engagement and management.
• Highly computer literate e.g., Microsoft, CAD.
• Significant vocational experience, demonstrating development through involvement in a series of progressively more demanding and relevant leadership roles, and the acquisition of appropriate professional or specialist knowledge.
• Desirable - Member of relevant professional organisation (BIFM/RICS/ APM)

Principal .NET Engineer (Azure / Microservices)Salary: Up to £100,000 + Bonus + BenefitsLocation: Coventry or Central London - Hybrid (2 days per week onsite)Working Hours: 40 hours per week - Full timeJob Type: Permanent

A globally established organisation is seeking an experienced Principal .NET Engineer to shape the future of enterprise technology used by millions of customers.

This role will focus on engineering leadership, modern architecture, cloud-native delivery and driving best practice across multiple teams within a high-scale digital environment.

Responsibilities for the Principal .NET Engineer:

• Define and evolve engineering strategy, standards and best practices across your domain
• Lead technical direction across multiple engineering teams and programmes
• Design and oversee delivery of large-scale, high-availability systems using modern Microsoft technologies
• Provide expert guidance on technical risk, architecture decisions and prioritisation
• Support Staff Engineers and delivery teams through hands-on technical leadership
• Drive adoption of DevOps, CI/CD, automation and modern engineering practices
• Champion secure-by-design principles, vulnerability management and risk reduction
• Implement observability frameworks including monitoring, logging and SLO / SLI practices
• Leverage AI and intelligent automation to improve productivity and delivery outcomes
• Mentor engineers and strengthen engineering culture across the organisation

Essential Skills for the Principal .NET Engineer:

• Deep hands-on expertise in ASP.NET Core, Web API, C#, Entity Framework
• Strong experience with Azure, Kubernetes, Kafka and Microservices architecture
• Experience with MongoDB, cloud integrations and distributed systems
• Strong knowledge of JavaScript / TypeScript
• Experience using Terraform / Infrastructure as Code
• Strong understanding of software architecture and scalable system design
• Experience leading development of complex, high-performance platforms
• Proven experience in a Principal, Lead or Senior Engineering role
• Practical experience using Generative AI tools to improve engineering productivity

Desirable Skills for the Principal .NET Engineer:

• Strong advocate of Agile delivery and modern engineering ways of working
• Experience building collaborative engineering communities
• Comfortable making data-driven technical decisions at scale
• Strong mentoring background across engineers of all levels
• Passion for innovation and continuous improvement

If you are a senior .NET engineering leader looking to shape modern cloud platforms at scale while remaining close to technology, this role offers strong influence, complex delivery challenges and long-term impact.

Mechanical Project Manager (Commercial Fit-Outs)£75,000 - £85,000 DOE + Professional Development + Expensed Travel + Company BenefitsLondon

Are you an experienced Mechanical Project Manager with a strong background in delivering mechanical works on commercial fit-out projects? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking and expanding business that is committed to supporting your professional growth and long-term career development.

On offer is the opportunity to join a dynamic and fast-growing specialist in mechanical building services within the commercial fit-out sector. Known for delivering high-quality Cat A and Cat B projects, the business has built a strong reputation for reliability, technical expertise, and client-focused delivery. With a solid pipeline of secured work and a commitment to excellence, the company provides a collaborative environment where employees are supported, developed, and given the opportunity to progress as the business continues to expand.

In this role, you will play a key part in leading the mechanical delivery of Cat A & Cat B fit-out projects. You will take full responsibility for managing subcontractors, engineers, and site teams, while overseeing project programmes, budget control, and procurement. You will be instrumental in ensuring projects are delivered successfully on time and within budget, while building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders.

This role would suit a mechanically biased Project Manager with hands-on experience delivering mechanical packages on commercial fit-out projects, who is looking to progress within a forward-thinking and growing organisation.

The Role:

• Lead mechanical services delivery on Cat A & Cat B commercial fit-out projects
• Manage subcontractors, engineers, and on-site teams
• Oversee project timelines, budget control, and procurement processes
• Conduct site inspections and produce progress reports

The Person:

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Project Manager within the commercial fit-out sector (mechanical project fit-out experience essential)
• Strong knowledge of mechanical building services, installation, and commissioning
• Relevant mechanical engineering qualification or equivalent experience

Reference: BBBH24894AKeywords: Mechanical Project Manager, Commercial Fit-Out, Cat A & Cat B Projects, Mechanical Building Services, HVAC Systems, Project Delivery, Site Management, Subcontractor Management, Programme Management, Budget Control, Cost Management, Procurement, Installation, Commissioning, Design Coordination, Technical Compliance, Stakeholder Management, Client Liaison, Progress Reporting, Risk Management, Quality Assurance, Health & Safety, M&E Projects, Mechanical Fit-Out Experience, London

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 renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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We are currently seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a highly regarded, privately owned building services company on a prestigious site in the City of London. Known for their strong reputation in the industry and commitment to staff development.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive team and grow your career within a thriving business. You will be working as part of a team of 4 engineers on-site, responsible for both landlord and tenant areas, carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on a range of electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carrying out PPM (Planned Preventative Maintenance) and reactive maintenance
• Electrical fault-finding, repairs, and installations
• Working with single and three-phase power
• Maintenance of emergency lighting and fire alarm systems
• Operating and monitoring BMS systems
• Servicing and maintenance of AHUs, FCUs, VAV/VRFs, and generators
• Pumps, motors, cooling towers, and water treatment (tap tests, dosing, tower checks)
• Managing site documentation including site folders, electronic logbooks, and compliance records
• Supervising contractors and assisting with quotations and audits

Requirements:

• City & Guilds or NVQ in Electrical Installations (or equivalent)
• Apprenticeship trained (desirable)
• Proven experience in building services maintenance
• Strong fault-finding skills across electrical and HVAC systems
• Excellent client-facing and communication skills

What’s on Offer:

• £48,000 - £50,000 salary (depending on experience)
• Monday to Friday, 8am – 5pm
• No call-out requirement
• Pension scheme
• Overtime opportunities available
• Continuous training and support
• Clear internal career progression path

Senior EC&I Engineer | North West (Hybrid Working) | up to £58ph | 4 day working week | Outside IR35

The Opportunity

Are you at the point where you want more influence over engineering decisions, not just another delivery or design-only contract?

This is a senior EC&I contract working on complex, safety-critical programmes within highly regulated environments such as defence and nuclear. The role operates at consultant level, giving real influence over technical decisions rather than being limited to a pure design function. You’d have ownership across the full lifecycle — providing technical leadership, assurance, integration support and problem-solving through delivery — on an Outside IR35 basis with hybrid working and long-term programme stability.

It’s an opportunity to shape standards and outcomes, working closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams, rather than just executing instructions.

What we’re looking for:

• Strong background in EC&I, control systems or instrumentation engineering
• Experience working in regulated or safety-critical environments (e.g. nuclear, defence, petrochemical, power)
• Chartered Engineer status (CEng) or actively working toward chartership
• Exposure to functional safety standards (SIL, IEC 61508/61511 or similar)
• Comfortable operating at senior / consultant level, challenging designs and influencing outcomes
• UK-based and eligible for security clearance

Location: North West / Our client is comfortable with hybrid Working

About Ford & Stanley Group

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• Ford & Stanley Genius Performance – Performance is always accelerated when good people are coached, inspired, trained and focused in the right way.
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We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination.

We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy.

Job Title: Technical Lead / Staff Software Engineer/ Engineering Lead/ Technical Director/ Chief Engineer

Salary: £71,000 - £113,000 + Benefits + Hybrid Working

Location: London

Our client is seeking enthusiastic and proactive individuals to join their growing team. Working in a busy but dynamic environment, you will Join our clients Digital & Data team working alongside product, design and a wide range of other experts and cross-disciplinary teams to bring ideas to life through innovative software solutions. Our client has over 4,000 strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers, and technologists. And have a deep expertise in a number of areas not limited to but including consumer and manufacturing, defence financial services and transport. With teams that operate globally from offices across the UK, Ireland, the US, Nordics, and Netherlands. A fantastic opportunity to work on a broad variety of projects and tech stacks for clients across seven sectors - no project is ever the same.

Tech stack required ideally:

You can expect to work with the following technologies to ensure scalable, high-performance applications:

• Programming Languages: JavaScript/TypeScript, Java, C#
• Frameworks: Vue/Angular/React/Node/Next, Spring/Spring Boot, .NET/ASP.NET
• Cloud platforms: AWS, GCP, Azure
• CI/CD:Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps
• IaC: Terraform, CloudFormation, Azure Bicep
• Pragmatic and safe usage of AI through the SDLC (e.g. using MCP to combine tools in interesting and effective ways)

Qualifications

Essential requirements

• Experience in managing and technically leading a software engineering team
• Soft-skills to interact with clients, demonstrating credibility in technology and overall delivery
• Proven capability in shaping the end-to-end software delivery lifecycle, driving improvements across development, testing, deployment, and operational phases.
• Ability to implement infrastructure-as-code, CI/CD, and efficient release management strategies.
• Enhance system performance using load testing, caching, and optimizing database queries and application logic for better scalability and response times.
• Expertise in modern engineering standards such as TDD, contract testing, and secure coding, as well as architectural patterns like event-driven architecture and platform migration.
• Experience providing technical subject matter expertise to shape bids and client proposals. Can present proposed approaches and discuss technical implementation with prospective clients during the sales process.
• You thrive in problem-solving and analytical thinking to create long-term solutions
• You enjoy collaborating with multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment

You are required to be able to work in the UK full time without restriction and be eligible for SC Clearance. If you feel you have the relevant skills and experience required for this role, then please apply to Evolve Recruitment, Kingston upon Thames for more information.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.

Job Title: Solutions Architect

Salary: £80,000 - £103,000 DOE + Benefits + Hybrid Working

Location: London

Job description

We are currently looking for Solution Architects to join our collaborative team, driving business transformations through strategic insights to enable lasting change through pragmatic use of technology. Contribute to innovation and a mission for a more positive human future in a tech-driven world.

Work with our clients to design and deliver their most complex business and technical solutions. Working through the full delivery lifecycle, our Solution Architects bring a hands-on, delivery focus across all domains and leading technologies to our clients.

Qualifications

As a Solution Architect and technology leader in our Digital & Data team, you will:

• Work directly with client colleagues to define robust technology solutions based upon our clients’ needs. Sometimes you’ll even need to help our clients understand what those needs are as they start their digital transformation journey. Many of our clients are FTSE 100 companies, large government departments or critical national infrastructure providers and you can expect to get involved in projects that have genuine impact from day 1.
• Own, create and assure key architecture artefacts such as: Key Design Decision, Technical Options Paper, High Level Design, Low Level Design, Reference Architecture and Roadmap. To do this, you’ll need to deploy a range of consulting and stakeholder management skills to inform, engage and influence colleagues and decision makers from across our client’s businesses.
• Support our client’s senior leaders to help shape their case for change, typically leading on cost estimation and supporting creation of detailed planning and benefits realisation for the technology solutions you design.
• Work closely with Engineering teams, often taking a lead SME role helping to define the vision, establish Architectural Guardrails, Architecture Runways and Detailed Designs as well as unblocking the team as issues arise. Whilst operating as a Solution Architect, you will likely come from a hands-on Software Engineering background with experience leading engineering teams to deliver applications and services, enabling you to quickly build credibility.
• Rapidly understand and effectively communicate complex technical ideas to board-level business leaders and their teams. You’ll use your technical writing and presentation skills to do this supported by productivity tools such as: PowerPoint, Word, Visio
• Be confident using your architecture skills and experience across the full range of architectural domains, with a specialism in at least one: Business, Data, Application, Technology and Security
• Bring to bear a clear understanding and practical application of architecture and delivery methodologies such as: TOGAF, Zachmann, MODAF or SAFe
• Use your understanding and application of architecture modelling tools and frameworks to communicate your ideas: UML, ArchiMate, Ardoq, and others.
• Design and deliver architecture solutions within governance and target operating models, using a range of ways of working and delivery methodologies: Waterfall, SAFe, Scrum, Kanban
• Commit yourself to continuous improvement and professional development. Everyone’s experience is different so we’re not prescriptive about this. Certifications in appropriate methodologies and cloud technologies are advantageous: AWS, Azure, GCP, TOGAF, SAFe
• Thrive in a trust-based, inclusive environment that values excellence, innovation and curiosity. To support you, we’ll provide a number of career accelerators including training opportunities – both business and technical, focused mentoring and the variety of engagements needed to really invest in your consulting skills and take your work to the next level!
• You are required to be able to work in the UK full time without restriction and be eligible for SC Clearance. If you feel you have the relevant skills and experience required for this role, then please apply to Evolve Recruitment, Kingston upon Thames for more information.
• Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.

Are you an experienced Electronics Design Engineer looking for a role with real technical ownership and influence?

Deeter Electronics is looking for a Senior / Lead Electronics Design Engineer to join its established team. This is a senior role within a long-standing, family-owned engineering business, offering the chance to lead product design from concept through to production.

You’ll be involved in both new product development and the improvement of existing products, working closely with manufacturing, sales and fellow engineers in a small, experienced team.

Key responsibilities

• Lead electronic product design from concept to production
• Produce schematics, PCB layouts, prototypes, testing and validation
• Improve and maintain existing product designs
• Support component selection, obsolescence and design updates
• Develop and maintain test equipment
• Produce engineering documentation and manuals
• Provide technical support to manufacturing and sales
• Contribute to design reviews and continuous improvement

Skills and experience

• Degree, HNC/HND in Electronics or similar, or equivalent experience
• Strong experience in analogue and digital circuit design
• Strong PCB layout experience
• Experience with electromechanical systems, sensors or instrumentation
• Embedded firmware experience, mainly C on Microchip PIC
• Able to work independently and take technical ownership
• Practical, hands-on problem solver

Desirable

• Hazardous area, ATEX, IECEx or safety-critical product experience
• Experience supporting manufacturing and certification
• Experience developing production or test equipment

Why apply?

• Senior role with real responsibility and influence
• Work on specialist, safety-critical products
• Established and stable engineering business
• Supportive, experienced and collaborative team

Apply now if you’re looking for a senior electronics role where you can take ownership, solve real engineering problems, and make a genuine impact.

Salesforce Technical Lead / Salesforce Lead Developer

Location: London (On-site – minimum 40% of time, non-negotiable)

Engagement Type: Full-time

1. Job Summary

We are seeking a hands-on Salesforce Technical Lead / Lead Developer to provide day-to-day technical leadership within a scrum team delivering enhancements to a Salesforce org used by both internal and external users.

This role combines senior-level development capability with technical governance, code quality ownership, and delivery leadership. The successful candidate will lead by example: designing, building, reviewing, and deploying Salesforce solutions while ensuring alignment with FCA development standards and Salesforce best practices.

This is not a pure management role — the Technical Lead is expected to be actively coding, reviewing work, shaping technical decisions, and driving continuous improvement across the team.

2. Key Responsibilities (Day-to-Day)

Technical Leadership & Delivery

• Act as the technical lead within a scrum team delivering Salesforce configuration and custom development.
• Lead solution design for stories and epics, ensuring designs are scalable, secure, and compliant with FCA standards.
• Be hands-on in development across Apex, Lightning Web Components, configuration, and integrations where required.
• Conduct Proofs of Concept (POCs) to validate technical approaches and de-risk delivery.

Code Quality & Standards

• Own code quality across the team, ensuring adherence to Salesforce best practices and FCA development standards.
• Review Apex, LWC, and configuration changes through structured peer reviews.
• Ensure test execution, code coverage validation, and meaningful Apex test classes aligned to real business scenarios.
• Ensure all work meets Definition of Done (DoD), including design artefacts and documented peer review.

DevOps, Release & Governance

• Support deployments using agreed DevOps tooling (primarily Copado).
• Identify release readiness activities, contribute to implementation plans, and support deployment rehearsals.
• Participate in governance forums such as Release Readiness and Handover as required.
• Ensure data model changes are approved, documented, and traceable.

Agile & Team Responsibilities

• Actively participate in scrum ceremonies (stand-ups, refinement, sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives).
• Challenge estimates constructively and provide informed input during planning.
• Ensure items meet Definition of Ready (DoR) before entering sprint, raising issues early where needed.
• Maintain visibility of technical risks, impediments, and improvement actions from retrospectives.

3. Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong Salesforce technical leadership capability in enterprise environments.
• Extensive hands-on experience with:
• Apex
• Lightning Web Components (LWC) / Aura
• Salesforce configuration and data model design
• Strong understanding of:
• Salesforce architecture
• Service Cloud
• Experience Cloud
• Salesforce Classic (where applicable)
• Agentforce Public Services (and Omnistudio)
• Good knowledge of DevOps processes and CI/CD in Salesforce environments.
• Strong documentation skills, able to communicate designs to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Product Owners, testers, architects, and governance stakeholders.
• Secure-by-design mindset, with consideration of data protection and regulatory controls.

4. Nice-to-Have

• Experience working in regulated environments (financial services or government).
• Additional Salesforce certifications beyond core requirements.
• Experience supporting data model remediation or complex refactoring initiatives.

5. Qualifications

Salesforce Certifications (Essential):

• Salesforce Administrator
• Platform App Builder
• Platform Developer I
• Platform Developer II

Trailhead (to be maintained during assignment):

• Advanced Apex Specialist Superbadge
• Lightning Web Components Specialist Superbadge
• Security Specialist Superbadge
• Service Cloud Specialist Superbadge
• Data Integration Specialist Superbadge
• Relevant custom Security / Data Trailmixes

Mechanical Engineer | Lead Engineer | Cooling Systems | Pipework | Waterloop | Project Delivery | London / South | Hybrid A key appointment within a growing, engineering-led business delivering complex mechanical systems across high-spec, process-driven environments. This role offers the opportunity to lead and take ownership of cooling systems and pipework solutions, influencing projects from early-stage specification through to installation, commissioning, and client handover. While there is strong alignment to data centre environments, we are equally interested in individuals from pharmaceutical, food & beverage, semi-conductor, or other clean/process-led sectors.The Role As a Lead Mechanical Engineer, you will act as a technical authority within the business, providing sign-off and direction across projects. Operating at the intersection of engineering, project delivery, and client interaction, you will take ownership of the technical integrity of solutions, ensuring they are robust, compliant, and commercially viable. This is a hybrid role, not purely design and not purely project management, but a lead technical position embedded within delivery, with responsibility for guiding decisions and outcomes, including regular engagement with clients to shape specification and technical direction.Key Areas of Focus

• Leading the interpretation and development of client specifications across cooling systems and mechanical pipework

• Defining and overseeing waterloop and pipework solutions, including system layouts and key components

• Acting as technical sign-off on designs, engineering changes, and system performance

• Collaborating with internal engineering teams to validate feasibility and optimise solutions

• Supporting estimating and pre-construction with high-quality, commercially aware technical input

• Providing technical leadership during project delivery, including:

• Engineering changes and revisions

• Installation standards and best practice

• Performance optimisation

Supporting commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting of systemsActing as the key technical interface between clients, engineering teams, and delivery functionsThe Person You are likely to be:

• A Lead Mechanical Engineer, Senior Mechanical Engineer, or Mechanical Project Engineer with strong technical grounding
• Operating within building services, process engineering, or high-spec mechanical environments
• Experienced across design, installation, commissioning, and project delivery

You will bring:

• Proven ability to take ownership of technical decisions and sign-off
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, cooling applications, and pipework infrastructure
• Confidence operating in client-facing environments, influencing decisions and outcomes
• The ability to act as a trusted technical authority across projects

Previous experience acting as a technical authority or sign-off point on mechanical systems would be advantageous. You may have:

• Progressed from an engineering role into technical leadership or project/package ownership
• Or be operating at senior level and looking to step into a more influential, lead position

Sector experience could include:

• Data centres or mission-critical environments
• Pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, or semi-conductor
• Other clean, regulated, or process-driven industries

The Opportunity This is an opportunity to take on a lead technical role with genuine influence, where you will:

• Own and shape technical solutions from concept through to delivery
• Act as a recognised authority within cooling and pipework systems
• Work across engineering and delivery teams, influencing both technical and commercial outcomes

The business offers a strong platform for individuals looking to progress further within a high-growth, technically driven environment.Package & Location

• £70,000–£90,000 depending on experience
• Bonus, car allowance, pension, and wider benefits package
• Hybrid working, with 1 to 2 days per week in London (King’s Cross) preferred
• Travel across the UK and Europe as required

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