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We're seeking an experienced Databricks Engineer to help design and deliver strategic data solutions across enterprise platforms. This role will support both proof-of-concept work and the development of a Strategic Operational Data Store (ODS), with a focus on performance, scalability, and governance. This role is 3 days a week onsite in either Newcastle, London or Edinburgh and falls outside IR35 click apply for full job details

Title: Senior Full Stack Engineer (.NET & React) Salary: Up to £85,000 Location : Bristol (2x Per week) Are you a Senior Software Engineer ready to take the next step in your career, leading from the front, shaping technical direction, and driving best practices, without the need for line management? We're working with a well-established, tech-driven organisation looking for a passionate and experience click apply for full job details

Our Client, a leader in the renewable energy industry, is currently seeking a skilled Site Manager with a background in electrical work to join their dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity to oversee and manage various on-site activities, ensuring the successful completion of renewable projects. Role Summary: As a Site Manager for Our Client, you will be responsible for overseeing all on-site activities related to projects. From managing site workers and subcontractors to ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards, this role plays a crucial part in the successful delivery of projects. Responsibilities: Oversee site activities including land preparation, foundation works, panel installation, and electrical connections Manage and coordinate site workers, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure efficient workflow Develop and maintain construction schedules to ensure timely project completion Ensure installations comply with technical drawings, manufacturer guidelines, and industry standards Supervise testing of PV modules, inverters, and electrical systems to verify functionality Enforce strict safety protocols and ensure adherence to local building codes and environmental regulations Monitor materials delivery, storage, and usage to optimise resource allocation Track expenditures and oversee equipment management to stay within budget Provide regular updates to project owners or clients on progress and challenges Address unexpected issues, conflicts, and manage disputes among team members Conduct performance testing of PV modules and prepare detailed handover documentation for clients Provide basic training for the operations team on system maintenance and functionality Essential Skills & Experience: Previous experience in a similar role within the renewable energy or electrical industry Strong understanding of solar panel installations, electrical connections, and industry standards Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise with clients, engineers, and team members Problem-solving skills to address on-site challenges and conflicts Knowledge of safety protocols, environmental regulations, and budget management Desirable Skills & Experience: Certifications in project management or relevant electrical qualifications Experience with commissioning solar projects and performance testing Familiarity with software tools for project scheduling and management If you have the required skills and experience for this role, we encourage you to submit your CV to be considered for this exciting opportunity with Our Client. Join us in making a difference in the renewable energy sector!

Business Development Lead - Defence & Intelligence Role: Business Development Lead Salary: Up to £135,000 + commission & health care Location: Hampshire - flexible working with client travel Are you a highly experienced business development and sales individual with a background selling cloud solutions & integration capabilities to the UK MOD & Intelligence customers? We are working with a growing SME Systems Integrator who are looking to hire a permanent Business Development Lead to head up their business winning capabilities and grow out the business development and accounts function. The business themselves are becoming a highly recognised and trusted partner of UK MOD and have further growth plans as a niche SI. The role will balance individual contribution and billing quota, and enabling team growth to build out a discipline. The role will go beyond that of purely business development and will sit within the SLT and be key to the businesses further growth. They're looking for individuals that have experience balancing individual business winning with managing and building AE & BD teams. Specifically individuals with experience selling cloud and systems capabilities to MOD & Government departments. Experience; Business winning and campaign management within MOD. Professional sales and business development experience. Background in MOD & Government sales. Experience of technical and integration sales. Manager, leader and mentor. If you're looking for a new position and the role could be of interest then please get in touch.

Position: Configuration Manager location: Portsmouth Pay Rate: £41.00 p/h inside IR35. Work Pattern: Hybrid Role Type: 12 Month contract with Extension We are seeking a skilled Configuration Manager to join our Configuration and Data Management (CADM) team, supporting high-profile defence and aerospace projects click apply for full job details

Job Title: Quality Assurance Engineer Organisation Overview Our client operates in the aerospace industry, known for their commitment to quality and innovation. As a dynamic growing company, they offer a great work environment that fosters continuous improvement and development. Role Summary Our client is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer to lead Technical Contract Review and Quality Assurance click apply for full job details

Role Title: Telecoms Field Surveyor Location: Field-based across London, Hemel Hempstead, Milton Keynes & surrounding areas Contract Type: Contract (Outside IR35 - up to £200 p/d) Start Date: September Driving Licence & Vehicle Required We are supporting a major housing association with the transition from analogue to digital systems , and are now looking for a contractor to assess the current infrastructure across around 100 sites in the London/South East region. This role involves visiting housing estates and private residences to assess existing technology, such as: Telecare/emergency alert systems Lift alarms Fire panels and alerting mechanisms CCTV and monitoring equipment You will record your findings using structured templates and photos , engage respectfully with residents and site staff , and provide valuable insight that supports future digital upgrade plans . Key Responsibilities: Visit properties across London, Hemel Hempstead, Milton Keynes, and surrounding areas Identify and document all analogue systems in use Complete detailed reports using digital forms Engage with stakeholders onsite to explain the purpose of the visit Escalate safety or service concerns where needed Skills & Experience Required: Strong interpersonal and customer-facing skills Experience working on-site or in housing, care, or facilities Knowledge of systems like telecare, fire alarms, lift alarms, CCTV Ability to work independently and manage your own schedule Strong Microsoft skills/data entry proficiency Eligible for DBS checks Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle Desirable: Experience working with vulnerable residents Previous roles with housing associations or local authorities Awareness of digital telecare systems or related tech If you're confident engaging with people in the community, have relevant field or housing experience, and are comfortable working autonomously, we'd be happy to discuss this opportunity in more detail.

Vehicle Thermal & HVAC Attribute Manager Vietnam (Accommodation and Expenses paid) Contract - 6 Months to start up to £80 per hour OUTSIDE IR35 A key player in the global smart EV revolution, this company-part of a leading conglomerate-was established in 2017 and operates one of the most advanced, highly automated manufacturing facilities in Hai Phong, Vietnam click apply for full job details

Senior MarTech Administrator Hybrid - London (2 days in office) iO Associates is working with a leading SaaS organisation to recruit a Senior MarTech Administrator . This role is ideal for someone with deep Pardot expertise who can own and optimise the full MarTech stack to drive data-driven marketing execution. You'll take the lead on Pardot administration, campaign automation, and marketing technology integrations-including platforms like Qualified, ZoomInfo, and Cognism. Collaborating across Sales, CS, and Marketing, you'll help deliver personalised lifecycle campaigns, improve lead-to-sale handoffs, and support scalable growth initiatives. What We're Looking For: 3-5+ years of hands-on Pardot (Marketing Cloud Account Engagement) experience Strong Salesforce knowledge (objects, campaigns, workflows, reports) Familiarity with lead lifecycle management, ABM, and campaign automation Experience with MarTech tools (e.g. ZoomInfo, Cognism, Qualified) Bonus: Salesforce or Pardot certifications, SaaS/PLG background Apply today to join a collaborative and fast-paced team driving smarter marketing through technology. UK-based candidates only. No sponsorship available.

Senior Project Planner - Security Cleared Multiple Locations - Bristol, Cardiff, Derby, Oxford, Birmingham Hybrid - 3 days in a week on-site Some travel involved Up to £70K per annum A Senior Planner is needed to work with a top international consulting firm for design, engineering, and project management click apply for full job details

iO Associates are partnered with an exciting IT consultancy with a strong presence in the Defence & Intelligence sectors, are looking for 2x DV Cleared DevSecOps Engineers to join their growing team. The main focus of the role will be to look at an existing environment and be able to migrate multiple applications into a new secure cloud infrastructure. Requirements: Active DV Clearance Proficiency with Azure, AWS or On-prem Terraform, Puppet, Ansible Kubernetes CI/CD Docker Experience in the defence industry You will be required to travel to either Corsham, Bristol or Herefod up to 3 days a week (will vary as the project evolves) and the role will be paying £80,000 - £95,000 depending on experience. If you hold the relevant clearance and are happy with on-site requirements, please don't hesitate to apply now or reach out for more information!

Project Engineering Manager - DV Aldermaston Hybrid - min 3 days in a week on-site DV Cleared Project Engineering Manager is required to work with a top international consulting firm for design, engineering, and project management. A global engineering and project management firm specialising in infrastructure, transportation, energy, and defence. Assess and optimise engineering design resources to ensure project efficiency. Manage design intent and configuration from concept to handover, delivering integrated, safety-compliant facility designs. Provide functional support in identifying and implementing change, development and improvement. Skills: Active DV clearance. Experience of HAZOP process. Able to deliver design within a Nuclear Site Licence . Delivery of cross-discipline Design packages in a multi-discipline environment. Capable of undertaking role of Principal Designer under CDM Regulations. This is an excellent opportunity to work for an international company that encourages and facilitates personal growth and career development throughout the organisation. Please apply with your UPDATED CV on the link below or contact us if you want to know more about the role and company. P. S: Company cannot provide visa sponsorship, so only candidates residing in UK and with the existing right to work will be considered for the role.

Senior Project Planner - Permanent Location: Bristol - Hybrid (some travel involved outside Bristol) Salary: Up to £70K per annum Job Description A Senior Planner is needed to work with a top international consulting firm specializing in design, engineering, and project management. The firm operates globally, focusing on infrastructure, transportation, energy, and defence sectors. You will be involved in all aspects of Planning, including Rail, Highways, Nuclear, Defence, and Aviation projects. Your role will support project managers by managing schedules, contract requirements, and integrated reporting, including Earned Value Management (EVM) and cost-risk assessments. Travel Travel involved outside Bristol Skills and Experience Experience with large projects such as HS2, Defence Contract experience (NEC, JCT, FIDIC, Rail Frameworks) Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting Skills in schedule, cost, and risk management Additional Information This is an excellent opportunity to work for an international organization that promotes personal growth and career development. Please apply with your updated CV via the link below or contact us for more information about the role and company. Note: The company cannot provide visa sponsorship. Only candidates residing in the UK with the existing right to work will be considered.

Job Title: Snowflake Centre of Excellence Lead Location: Central London (Hybrid - 2 to 3 days on site per week) Employment Type: Permanent Salary: up to £120,000 per annum + benefits About the Role: We are working with a prestigious client based in London who are seeking a Snowflake Lead to play a pivotal role in establishing and scaling their Snowflake capability. This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned Snowflake professional to build a Centre of Excellence from the ground up within a fast-paced, high-impact environment. As the Snowflake CoE Lead, you will be instrumental in shaping the organisation's Snowflake strategy, architecture, and delivery model. You'll bring your deep technical expertise, leadership experience, and direct engagement with Snowflake to build a best-in-class data platform offering. Key Responsibilities: Lead the design, setup, and growth of a Snowflake practice, including establishing a Centre of Excellence. Architect, implement, and maintain scalable data solutions using Snowflake. Collaborate closely with stakeholders across the organisation and with Snowflake directly to influence strategic direction. Mentor and lead a team of engineers and analysts, fostering high standards of engineering excellence. Define best practices, frameworks, and reusable assets for Snowflake development and operations. Provide technical leadership in delivery planning and ongoing engagements. Ideal Candidate Profile: 4+ years of hands-on engineering / architecting experience with Snowflake , including architecture, data modelling, and performance optimisation. Proven experience in setting up a Snowflake centre of excellence or equivalent technical leadership in a Snowflake-focused practice. Strong knowledge of Snowflake's platform, product roadmap , and data pipeline orchestration. Prior experience working directly with Snowflake (e.g., strategic partnerships, co-delivery models, early adopter programs). Demonstrated technical leadership experience, managing teams or guiding complex Snowflake implementations. Expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and integrating Snowflake within multi-cloud ecosystems. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders and technical teams alike. If this could be of interest, please get in contact with Alex Lang at iO Associates. On this occasion, we can only accept applications from UK-based candidates with existing right to work in the UK.

Director of Product Engineering (Experiences) Flexible Hybrid (with regular time in key BBC locations like Salford, Leeds, Harrogate, Cardiff, Manchester, Newcastle or London) Permanent Role Senior Leader Band About the Role We're looking for a senior engineering leader to join the BBC at a transformative moment in our digital journey. This role isn't just about owning the experience layer across mobile, web and TV - it's about shaping how 400+ engineers collaborate, innovate, and deliver seamless digital products that truly serve our audiences, wherever they are. As Director of Product Engineering (Experiences), you'll lead with deep technical credibility and a visible, people-first presence. You'll work cross-functionally with product, design and delivery peers - as well as the wider Technology & Product Group - to build modern, resilient platforms and drive transformation at scale. You'll be a core part of the BBC's future as we look ahead to 2027 and beyond - ensuring we don't just keep pace, but lead. Who We're Looking For We're after someone who can do more than manage - someone who can lead, influence and inspire . The ideal person is: A T-shaped leader - someone who brings deep engineering expertise and breadth of vision to connect dots across disciplines, systems and teams. A builder of engineering culture - who understands that people, practice, and purpose go hand in hand. A visible and trusted presence - someone who shows up, listens, challenges, mentors, and steers teams where they need to go. Politically and socially astute - able to navigate nuance, engage stakeholders toe-to-toe, and make confident, empathetic decisions in a complex organisation. Transformation-savvy - this is a large-scale, multi-year shift. You'll help us thrive, not just survive. You'll be comfortable moving across their UK footprint - especially in Salford (engineering hub) , but also Leeds, Harrogate, Cardiff and beyond - making in-person time count where it's needed most. A day a fortnight onsite in certain locations is realistic, and flexibility is built in. What You'll Be Doing Own and deliver the engineering vision for the BBC's audience-facing digital experiences - mobile, web, apps, TV, voice, and more. Lead a 400-strong engineering community across multiple sites and functions. Drive the delivery of complex technical programmes and help mature our practices, capabilities, and leadership bench. Partner with senior BBC stakeholders to align engineering work with organisational goals and public value. Build a connected, inclusive, and high-performing culture that empowers teams and nurtures talent at all levels. Constantly evolve our engineering strategy to meet the demands of audiences, technology shifts, and industry disruption. Champion continuous improvement and modern software practices - from CI/CD to cloud infrastructure to scalable systems design. What You'll Need Proven track record delivering large-scale technical programmes in complex environments. A strong software engineering background - you've been on the journey and know what great looks like. Experience leading high-performing teams across distributed locations. High emotional intelligence and the ability to influence diverse, senior stakeholders. Strong commercial acumen - with experience managing significant budgets and regulated procurements. What We Offer Excellent career progression in one of the UK's most respected organisations Flexible hybrid working, including regular time on-site as needed Competitive salary and pension, with 35-hour weeks and 26+ days annual leave Access to outstanding development opportunities through the BBC Academy Inclusive, values-driven culture that encourages everyone to show up as their authentic self What's Next? We're excited to hear from leaders who want to make a real difference at scale. If you're passionate about modern engineering, inspired by public purpose, and ready to lead bold transformation then I would love to hear from you.

Service Designer - UX up to £650/day (Outside IR35) London - On-site (5 days/week) We're looking for a Service Designer with strong UX experience to support a major Defence programme . This role is ideal for someone confident working in secure, fast-paced environments and shaping complex service journeys. Key Responsibilities: Design end-to-end services across multiple channels. Map and improve user journeys based on research and operational needs. Work closely with developers, researchers, and Defence stakeholders. Clearly communicate design decisions to technical and non-technical audiences. Requirements: Strong background in service and UX design, ideally within Defence or secure settings. Skilled in service mapping (e.g. journey maps, blueprints). Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement. Active DV Clearance is essential. Experience with Palantir is a plus. This is a great opportunity to support mission-critical work in a delivery-focused Defence environment. If you're ready for a high-impact role, we'd love to hear from you.

Infrastructure Engineering - Integration & Testing Gloucestershire - 4 days working Permanent Up to £85,000 per annum A global leader in aerospace, defense, and advanced technologies is looking for a permanent Infrastructure Engineering - Integration & Test Engineer . This company is at the forefront of developing cutting-edge solutions for national security and space exploration. It designs and delivers innovative systems across air, land, sea, and space domains, supporting both government and commercial clients worldwide. As an Infrastructure Engineer on our Integration & Test team, you'll play a key role in advancing innovation and securing digital ecosystems by delivering resilient, high-performance systems that underpin our mission-critical technologies. Due to the nature of the role and the projects involved, you must be a sole British national with active SC or DV clearance. Candidates eligible and willing to undergo DV vetting will also be considered. Key requirements : Hands-on experience in infrastructure engineering. Understanding of Windows and Linux systems and DevSecOps principles. Experience in automation testing. Experience in developing scripts and integrate automated testing frameworks within CI/CD pipelines. Expertise in cloud architecture, containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) Strong experience in infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform, Ansible). If you are passionate about Integration & Test Engineering and are keen to take your career to the next level, we want to hear from you! Apply with your updated CV! P. S: Company cannot provide visa sponsorship, so only candidates residing in UK and with the existing right to work will be considered for the role .

Analysis Engineer Bristol - 3 days in a week on-site up to £45.00 per hour OUTSIDE IR35 A leading aerospace engineering organisation is seeking an experienced Analysis Engineer to support stress analysis of aerostructures click apply for full job details

Software Engineer - National Security & Defence Gloucestershire (Hybrid - 4 Days Onsite) £60,000 - £80,000 DOE SC or eDV Clearance Required (or eligible to undergo eDV) Sole British Nationals only iO Associates are proud to be working with a major organisation at the forefront of the UK's National Security and Defence sector click apply for full job details

SAP BTP expert needed - Contract - Outside IR35 - Hybrid We are seeking an experienced SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) Consultant with expertise in both Public and Private Cloud deployments. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing cloud-based solutions using SAP BTP services to support digital transformation initiatives click apply for full job details