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Our client, a highly regarded Architectural Practice with a strong focus on Sustainability and technical excellence, is seeking a Senior Architectural Technologist to join their expanding team based in Newcastle. The successful Senior Architectural Technologist will take a key role in the technical delivery of projects, with a particular focus on the Education sector across the North East. Working as part of an established and collaborative team, you will support the delivery of schemes from Inception through to Completion, with project values typically ranging between £10 million and £70 million. This role would suit a Technologist who enjoys leading detailed technical packages, coordinating consultant information, and ensuring projects are compliant, buildable, and delivered to the highest standard. Strong Revit capability is essential. Our client offers extensive progression opportunities, the chance to broaden your portfolio, and a supportive environment within a practice that has been established for over 60 years. With a team of more than 50 professionals, they continue to shape the architectural landscape through innovative, responsible design that contributes positively to both society and the planet. Senior Architectural Technologist Position Salary & Benefits • Competitive salary DOE (£45,0000 - £50,000), • Hybrid working with flexible options, • Generous holiday allowance, • Pension scheme, • Structured career progression, • Professional membership fees paid, • Involvement in high-value, high-impact national projects, • Welcoming, supportive studio culture with regular social events and wellbeing support, • Take a leading role in the technical delivery of complex Education-sector projects across the North East, • Develop and manage detailed technical design packages from Stage 3 onwards through to completion, • Produce and coordinate high-quality construction information, specifications, and technical documentation using Revit, • Work closely with Architects, consultants, and contractors to resolve technical challenges and improve buildability, • Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior Technologists and wider project teams, • Support the practice's sustainability objectives through efficient detailing and responsible material choices, • Lead the technical development of projects through detailed design and construction stages, • Produce high-quality technical drawing packages, specifications, and construction documentation using Revit, • Support project teams in resolving technical challenges and ensuring buildability, • Based within a commutable distance of Newcastle Upon Tyne, • Strong working knowledge of Revit (essential), • Strong experience past RIBA Stage 4, • Strong understanding of building regulations, detailing, and construction processes, • Motivated and collaborative individual with excellent communication skills, • Ability to work effectively as part of a design and technical delivery team Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.

Our client, a highly regarded Architectural Practice with a strong focus on Sustainability and technical excellence, is seeking a Project Architect to join their expanding team based in Newcastle. The successful Project Architect will take a key role in the technical delivery of projects, with a particular focus on the Education sector across the North East. Working as part of an established and collaborative team, you will help deliver schemes from Inception through to Completion, with project values typically ranging between £10 million and £70 million. This role would suit a technically strong Architect who enjoys the challenge of coordinating complex packages, driving quality through delivery, and ensuring projects are compliant, buildable, and efficiently executed. Strong Revit capability is essential. Our client offers extensive progression opportunities, the chance to broaden your portfolio, and a supportive environment within a practice that has been established for over 60 years. With a team of more than 50 professionals, they continue to shape the architectural landscape through innovative, responsible design that contributes positively to both society and the planet. Project Architect Position Salary & Benefits • Competitive salary DOE (£45,0000 - £50,000), • Hybrid working with flexible options, • Generous holiday allowance, • Pension scheme, • Structured career progression, • Professional membership fees paid, • Involvement in high-value, high-impact national projects, • Welcoming, supportive studio culture with regular social events and wellbeing support, • Deliver medium to large-scale projects, with a strong focus on Education-sector schemes across the North East, • Lead the technical development of projects through detailed design and construction stages, • Coordinate design information across multidisciplinary consultant teams to ensure smooth project delivery, • Produce high-quality technical drawing packages and construction documentation using Revit, • Support the development of project briefs and ensure client requirements are met throughout delivery, • Attend design team meetings, client presentations, and site inspections as required, • Maintain strong working relationships with colleagues, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders, • Based within a commutable distance of Newcastle Upon Tyne, • Strong working knowledge of Revit (essential), • ARB Registered Architect / RIBA Chartered, • Proven experience delivering projects across all RIBA stages, particularly technical stages, • Strong understanding of building regulations, detailing, and construction processes, • Motivated and collaborative individual with excellent communication skills, • Ability to work effectively as part of a design and technical delivery team Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.

Architect (ARB Registered) Location: Newcastle Type: Permanent Sector: Architecture / Built Environment A well-established multidisciplinary design consultancy is seeking an ARB-registered Architect to join their Newcastle studio. The role involves delivering projects across education, healthcare, commercial, residential, and masterplanning, from concept through to completion, within collaborative, multidisciplinary teams. Key Responsibilities: • Deliver projects from concept to technical stages, • Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams and liaise with clients/contractors, • Develop and resolve technical design details, • Ensure compliance with UK Building Regulations, • Mentor Part 1 and Part 2 staff, supporting studio development, • Support BIM processes including model coordination Requirements: • RIBA Part 3 qualified and ARB registered, • Experience across multiple sectors, with client-facing experience, • Proficient in Revit and AutoCAD, • Strong organisation, communication, and teamwork skills This role offers exposure to complex and high-profile projects with clear career progression opportunities. We can only consider applications from those eligible to work in the UK for this position. This position will require some additional checks, to ensure you can access the site worked as needed. For more information on this position, please contact Marika Powell at ARM on 02392 228232 or email your CV and covering letter to .

Part 2 Architectural Assistant A design-led architectural studio based in Newcastle is looking to appoint a motivated Part 2 Architectural Assistant to join its growing team. The practice works across a varied project portfolio including housing developments, bespoke residential projects, commercial schemes and heritage work. This is a good opportunity to join a friendly and collaborative studio where you will gain hands-on experience and genuine involvement in live projects rather than purely production-based work. The role will involve supporting project architects across a range of work stages, from early design through to planning and technical delivery. Key responsibilities: • Preparing drawings, layouts and presentation material., • Assisting with planning applications and building regulation packages., • Supporting residential and mixed-use projects., • Producing design information and technical details., • Attending meetings with clients, consultants and local authorities., • Contributing to internal design discussions. The position would suit a Part 2 who is keen to develop their technical ability and move toward Part 3 within a supportive practice. Requirements: • RIBA Part 2 qualification (UK)., • Good design and presentation skills., • Working knowledge of UK planning and building regulations., • Experience using AutoCAD or similar CAD software., • Good communication and organisation skills., • Interest in residential architecture. Desirable: • Revit experience., • Photoshop and InDesign skills., • Some experience working in a UK architectural practice., • Intention to progress toward Part 3. The successful candidate will receive mentoring and broad project exposure within a relaxed studio environment. The role would particularly suit someone who wants to be involved across all stages of projects and build a well-rounded portfolio. Want to know more? Contact 07749495879.

Senior Architect (ARB Registered) Location: Newcastle Type: Permanent Sector: Architecture / Built Environment A leading multidisciplinary design consultancy is seeking an ARB-registered Architect to join their Newcastle studio. The role offers exposure to a wide range of sectors, including education, healthcare, commercial, and residential, and the opportunity to work on projects from concept through to detailed design, in a client-facing, collaborative environment. Key Responsibilities: • Lead architectural projects from concept to detailed design, • Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams and liaise with clients and contractors, • Develop technical details and ensure compliance with UK Building Regulations, • Contribute to the successful delivery of projects across varying scales, • Support, mentor, and coach Part 1 and Part 2 staff, • Assist studio leadership in development, management, and nurturing design culture, • Support BIM processes including model coordination and clash/interface management Requirements: • RIBA Part 3 qualified and ARB registered, • Strong understanding of UK Building Regulations, construction methods, and building systems, • Experience with client-facing projects and multidisciplinary teams, • Proficiency in Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD; Navisworks/BIM experience desirable, • Organised, proactive, and able to work effectively under pressure This role provides excellent professional growth opportunities within a supportive, innovative studio environment. We can only consider applications from those eligible to work in the UK for this position. This position will require some additional checks, to ensure you can access the site worked as needed. For more information on this position, please contact Marika Powell at ARM on 02392 228232 or email your CV and covering letter to .

The Role & Candidate - Newcastle upon Tyne With a Degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture, you will have a professional, personable approach with a passion for working in the high-end sector; and delivering luxury design. A creative designer & project manager with 8+ years’ experience gained in the UK working with or within an interior design or architecture studio. Highly proficient in AutoCAD with a passion for design and interior architecture. You will take responsibility for projects technically and creatively with input and direction from Bernard Interiors Associates or Directors. You must be confident collaborating with both internal and external design teams whilst working on multiple projects simultaneously. Managing projects through all the RIBA stages you will excel in project management and be proficient in producing detailed design drawings and building detailed design. You will be able to work to tight timescales and budgets with minimal supervision, working quickly and efficiently to produce accurate and precise technical drawings and schedules for tender stage and construction. Having been involved in all aspects of residential and commercial design you will have worked both collaboratively, with design teams and project leaders and will have the ability to lead and drive the design team to hit tight deadlines carrying a project from concept to completion on site. You will be self-disciplined and organised and the main point of contact, liaising with external parties and architectural teams, often in a client facing role. Traveling to site to manage design team meetings, you will be responsible for delivering projects on time, to brief, to programme and on budget. With a strong commercial awareness, you will be proactive in looking for new project leads with the Director team and will assist Directors with resource and workload planning Skills Required • Strong on-site management skills, working with contractors, project managers, clients and consultants., • Provide strong project leadership and seamless service to our clients, with exceptional communication & presentation skills throughout., • Confident in the production of drawings for manufacture, tender packages including CAD drawings, schedules and detailed joinery., • Be confident in submitting planning & building regulation applications with a full understanding of the UK building regulations., • Deliver confident, experienced and skilled space planning, applying knowledge of the planning process and building regulations where applicable., • Impeccable and concise communication and presentation skills, verbal and written. They must be fluent in spoken and written English, • Strong mentoring skills to provide help and guidance to junior members of the team through the building process., • Proficient use of AutoCAD and proven experience in producing design documentation and technical drawings, including the production of tender pack & detailed joinery drawings., • Experience using Sketch Up, Adobe, In-Design, Photoshop, Word and Excel., • Production of concept presentations, sample boards, mood boards, rendered elevations and co-ordination of 3D visualisations

Architect (ARB Registered) Location: NewcastleType: PermanentSector: Architecture / Built Environment A well-established multidisciplinary design consultancy is seeking an ARB-registered Architect to join their Newcastle studio. The role involves delivering projects across education, healthcare, commercial, residential, and masterplanning, from concept through to completion, within collaborative, multidisciplinary teams. Key Responsibilities: * Deliver projects from concept to technical stages * Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams and liaise with clients/contractors * Develop and resolve technical design details * Ensure compliance with UK Building Regulations * Mentor Part 1 and Part 2 staff, supporting studio development * Support BIM processes including model coordination Requirements: * RIBA Part 3 qualified and ARB registered * Experience across multiple sectors, with client-facing experience * Proficient in Revit and AutoCAD * Strong organisation, communication, and teamwork skills This role offers exposure to complex and high-profile projects with clear career progression opportunities. We can only consider applications from those eligible to work in the UK for this position. This position will require some additional checks, to ensure you can access the site worked as needed.For more information on this position, please contact Marika Powell at ARM on or email your CV and covering letter to . Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.

Senior Architect (ARB Registered) Location: NewcastleType: PermanentSector: Architecture / Built Environment A leading multidisciplinary design consultancy is seeking an ARB-registered Architect to join their Newcastle studio. The role offers exposure to a wide range of sectors, including education, healthcare, commercial, and residential, and the opportunity to work on projects from concept through to detailed design, in a client-facing, collaborative environment. Key Responsibilities: * Lead architectural projects from concept to detailed design * Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams and liaise with clients and contractors * Develop technical details and ensure compliance with UK Building Regulations * Contribute to the successful delivery of projects across varying scales * Support, mentor, and coach Part 1 and Part 2 staff * Assist studio leadership in development, management, and nurturing design culture * Support BIM processes including model coordination and clash/interface management Requirements: * RIBA Part 3 qualified and ARB registered * Strong understanding of UK Building Regulations, construction methods, and building systems * Experience with client-facing projects and multidisciplinary teams * Proficiency in Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD; Navisworks/BIM experience desirable * Organised, proactive, and able to work effectively under pressure This role provides excellent professional growth opportunities within a supportive, innovative studio environment. We can only consider applications from those eligible to work in the UK for this position. This position will require some additional checks, to ensure you can access the site worked as needed.For more information on this position, please contact Marika Powell at ARM on or email your CV and covering letter to . Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.

We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Agentic AI Engineer to join our team and drive the development and deployment of cutting-edge generative AI solutions within the Microsoft ecosystem. This position is well-suited for candidates with a background in software engineering, data science, or machine learning who excel at developing production-grade AI applications utilizing Microsoft platforms such as M365, Copilot Studio, and Azure AI Foundry, and have at least one year of relevant experience. Strong software development background with proficiency in Python. • Experience with API development using FastAPI, Flask, or Django., • Knowledge of Docker and containerized deployments., • Hands-on experience with LLM models such as OpenAI GPTs, Claude, Gemini, LLaMA, or Mistral., • Expertise in applying prompt engineering techniques to improve model performance and reliability., • Experience in implementing robust evaluation frameworks and Responsible AI (RAI) practices., • Familiarity with Microsoft GenAI/Agentic AI ecosystem such as M365, Copilot Studio and Azure AI Foundry., • Strong understanding of software engineering principles and best practices., • Ability to work in agile environments and collaborate with cross-functional teams. You'll stand out if you also meet any of the following: • You are good at prototyping and experimenting with emerging technologies to assess feasibility and impact., • You have knowledge of vector databases, RAG architectures and their integration into enterprise systems, • You have experience with GenAI development frameworks or orchestration tools such as Semantic Kernel, AutoGen, LangGraph, LangChain, or PromptFlow., • You are familiar with core agent communication protocols, including MCP or A2A., • You are a person who loves to stay current with the latest advancements in GenAI, LLMs, and AI frameworks., • You are Microsoft Certified in Azure AI Engineer Associate or Azure AI Fundamentals. 🛠️ Qualifications • Bachelor's in computer science, data science, or a related field About Avanade: Avanade is the leading provider of innovative digital, cloud, and advisory services, industry solutions, and design-led experiences across the Microsoft ecosystem. The company was founded 25 years ago as a joint venture between Accenture and Microsoft. Back then, digital transformation, automation, and AI weren’t mainstream topics—Microsoft was primarily known for Office 365. But Avanade evolved with the times and is now the number one transformation leader within the Microsoft ecosystem. We have a team of 61,000 professionals in 26 countries. We’re a truly global company with a strong local presence— what I like to call “GLOCAL”: making global impacts on a local level.

Senior Data Engineer – SAS SC clearance is highly preferred Role Overview: We are seeking a Senior Data Engineer with strong SAS expertise to join a Scrum team delivering data ingestion, transformation, and analytics solutions within a strategic enterprise-scale platform. The platform integrates complex, high-volume data sources to enable advanced analytics, risk assessment, and operational decision-making. This role is ideal for candidates with hands-on experience in SAS 9.4 (DI) and SAS Studio. Experience with SAS Viya 4 and SAS RTENG is highly preferred but not mandatory. Key Responsibilities: • Design, build, and maintain data ingestion and transformation pipelines using SAS tools., • Integrate and consolidate data from multiple complex sources into enterprise analytics platforms., • Translate business requirements into robust, scalable, and high-performing data solutions., • Apply data quality, governance, and security best practices across all pipelines., • Optimise workflows for performance and reliability., • Troubleshoot complex data issues and provide sustainable solutions., • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentor junior engineers., • Support Agile/Scrum delivery, ensuring timely sprint delivery and continuous improvement. Skills and Experience: • Extensive hands-on experience with SAS 9.4 (DI) and SAS Studio., • Experience with SAS Viya 4 and SAS RTENG is highly preferred., • Strong SQL and data modelling skills., • Proven experience building data pipelines in enterprise-scale environments with high-volume, complex datasets., • Knowledge of ETL tools (Pentaho, Talend) and data virtualisation (Denodo) is desirable., • Exposure to DevOps tools and practices (Git, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes) is advantageous., • Experience with Oracle is a plus., • Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and leadership abilities., • Experience working within Agile/Scrum delivery frameworks.

Lead Full-Stack Developer Location: Remote-first Type: Full-time Start: ASAP About Couch Heroes At Couch Heroes, we’re exploring new ground for the MMO genre. In a world where fantasy and ancient technology intertwine, players explore shattered realms, grapple across verticality, solve puzzles, and push back corruption, with progression driven by player expression and discovery. We envision bridging generations of gamers, creating a space where both coexist and journey together. We’re developing in Unreal Engine, in early production, with a team spanning multiple countries. We’re remote-first, based in the UK, and scaling to support a multi-year live-service roadmap. We value autonomy, curiosity, and collaborative ownership, and we’re looking for creators who want to help build something from the ground up. Sound like your kind of thing? We should talk. About the Job The web and platform layer of an MMO is what players interact with outside the game client: account systems, social features, community tools, content delivery, and the services that tie the live experience together. We need a Lead Full-Stack Developer who can own the architecture of these systems and build the engineering team that delivers them. You will report to the CTO and manage a growing team of web and platform engineers. You will make architectural decisions, stay hands-on with code, and represent the web engineering discipline across the studio in production planning and resourcing decisions. We are in early production. The studio has been running for three years, and core platform infrastructure is being built alongside the game itself. You will be making foundational choices about stack architecture, service boundaries, deployment pipelines, and data models that the team builds on for years to come. This is not a maintenance role. You are building systems from the ground up. Your Role People Leadership and Team Development • Manage a growing team of engineers as the team scales through production: set priorities, assign work, balance workload, and run regular 1:1s focused on progress, career development, and honest feedback., • Lead performance reviews and goal setting aligned to production milestones and individual development plans. Identify skill gaps and address them through coaching, stretch assignments, or training., • Represent the web engineering discipline in cross-discipline leads meetings, production planning, and resourcing conversations. Advocate for team needs and capacity., • Foster a team culture of code quality, shared ownership, and continuous improvement., • Support hiring as the team grows: contribute to job descriptions, review technical submissions, and participate in interview loops. Technical Leadership and Architecture • Architect and lead the development of backend microservices using TypeScript, Node.js, and Express, with MongoDB for persistent storage and Redis for caching, session management, and pub/sub messaging., • Design scalable, well-bounded services that support the throughput and reliability demands of a live-service MMO: player accounts, social systems, marketplace, mail, inventory, and platform integrations., • Own CI/CD pipelines using Azure Pipelines, with Docker and Kubernetes on Azure for container orchestration and deployment. Establish deployment practices that support rapid iteration without compromising stability., • Make architectural decisions about service boundaries, data models, caching strategies, and API design that balance immediate delivery needs with long-term scalability., • Establish monitoring, alerting, and incident response practices using Grafana and Uptime Kuma or equivalent observability tools. Frontend Engineering • Build polished, responsive, and accessible interfaces using TypeScript, React, and Next.js, with Redux for state management and Zod for schema validation., • Collaborate with UI/UX design to ensure clean design-to-implementation handoff and user-centric workflows across platform features., • Ensure frontend systems are built for internationalisation, accessibility, and performance from the start. Platform Integration • Work with gameplay engineering and online services to define how web platform systems integrate with the game client: authentication, account management, social features, content delivery, and analytics., • Collaborate with production to manage scope, schedules, and task breakdowns for web engineering work. Contribute to milestone planning, sprint scoping, and capacity forecasting. Must-Haves • Proven experience in software development, with at least one shipped product or live service., • Proven experience in a senior or lead role with hands-on team leadership experience: running 1:1s, setting goals, conducting reviews, and developing team members., • Strong backend experience with TypeScript, Node.js, and Express for API development., • Production experience with MongoDB and Redis in a services environment., • Strong frontend experience with React and Next.js., • Working knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipeline design., • Experience with Azure Cloud services or equivalent cloud platform., • Strong communication skills and a collaborative working style, with proven experience making architectural decisions in cross-functional teams. Nice-to-Haves • Experience building backend services for games, social platforms, or real-time multiplayer applications., • Experience with Redux, Zod, or equivalent state management and validation libraries., • Familiarity with real-time communication systems: WebSocket at scale, pub/sub architectures, or event-driven service design., • Experience with Grafana, Uptime Kuma, or equivalent observability and monitoring tools., • Experience with OAuth2/JWT authentication flows and identity management., • Experience with Golang or additional backend languages., • Contributions to open-source projects or technical writing that demonstrates systems thinking. About You • You lead by example. You are hands-on when needed and empowering always., • You build systems that last and take pride in readable, maintainable code., • You are comfortable translating product vision into technical decisions and explaining technical constraints to non-technical stakeholders., • You are comfortable working through ambiguity. Early production means not everything is defined yet, and you see that as an opportunity to shape the right architecture., • You balance engineering ideals with delivery pragmatism. You know when to build for the future and when to ship what works., • You work autonomously in a remote environment, proactively keeping your team aligned and your stakeholders informed., • We are committed to making our hiring process accessible. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know. Couch Heroes have partnered with Skillsearch on this hire. Jack is leading the search directly with the studio leadership, so feel free to reach out to him at . He will be your point of contact throughout. Looking forward to connecting! Equal Opportunities Couch Heroes is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. Privacy and data We process your personal data as part of the recruitment process. Couch Heroes and Skillsearch both act as data controllers in relation to your application. For details on how your information is collected, used, stored, and your rights under UK GDPR, please review the relevant Privacy Policies below: Couch Heroes: ___ Skillsearch: ___

Senior Network Engineer Location: Remote-first Type: Full-time Start: ASAP About Couch Heroes At Couch Heroes, we’re exploring new ground for the MMO genre. In a world where fantasy and ancient technology intertwine, players explore shattered realms, grapple across verticality, solve puzzles, and push back corruption, with progression driven by player expression and discovery. We envision bridging generations of gamers, creating a space where both coexist and journey together. We’re developing in Unreal Engine, in early production, with a team spanning multiple countries. We’re remote-first, based in the UK, and scaling to support a multi-year live-service roadmap. We value autonomy, curiosity, and collaborative ownership, and we’re looking for creators who want to help build something from the ground up. Sound like your kind of thing? We should talk. About the Job A persistent MMO lives or dies on the quality of its networking layer. We need a Senior Network Engineer who can build the server infrastructure, networking architecture, and online systems that allow thousands of players to share a seamless, responsive world. You will report to the CTO and work closely with gameplay engineers, backend developers, and DevOps to design and implement the server architecture, replication systems, and online services that underpin the entire game experience. We are in early production. The studio has been running for three years, and server architecture, zone streaming, player session management, and replication models are still being designed. You will be making foundational decisions about how the game handles player connections, distributes load, and maintains state across a persistent world. These decisions will define the game’s technical ceiling for years to come. Your Role Server Architecture and Networking • Design and implement the server architecture for a persistent MMO: dedicated server topology, zone distribution, player session management, and load balancing., • Build and optimise Unreal Engine networking systems including replication, relevancy, bandwidth management, and client-server authority models., • Architect systems for zone streaming and seamless world transitions so that players move between areas without loading screens or connection drops where possible., • Design scalable matchmaking, instancing, and shard management systems that handle variable player populations and world events., • Profile and optimise network performance: replication bandwidth, tick rates, packet loss handling, and latency compensation across global player populations. Online Services and Infrastructure • Collaborate with backend engineers to build player-facing online services: authentication, friends lists, party systems, guilds, chat, and presence., • Work with DevOps to define server deployment, scaling, and monitoring strategies using cloud infrastructure. Ensure the game can handle peak loads and recover gracefully from failures., • Implement robust reconnection, state recovery, and graceful degradation systems. Players should not lose progress or context due to transient network issues., • Design data persistence strategies for player state, inventory, progression, and world state in a distributed server environment. Collaboration and Quality • Work closely with gameplay engineers to ensure gameplay systems are designed for networked play from the start: server authority, prediction, rollback, and cheat resistance., • Collaborate with QA to define networking test plans, latency simulation environments, and automated stress testing., • Contribute to architecture documentation, technical design reviews, and knowledge sharing across the engineering team., • Provide technical guidance to other engineers on networking best practices and multiplayer system design. Must-Haves • Proven experience in game development or distributed systems engineering, with at least one shipped multiplayer title or live online service., • Strong experience with Unreal Engine networking: replication, relevancy, net serialisation, and dedicated server workflows., • Deep understanding of network programming fundamentals: TCP/UDP, socket programming, packet design, bandwidth management, and latency compensation techniques., • Experience designing server architectures for persistent or session-based multiplayer games, including session management, load distribution, and failover., • Proficiency in C++ with production experience writing networked gameplay and server systems., • Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to solving cross-discipline technical problems. Nice-to-Haves • Experience shipping at least one MMO or persistent online world from production through live service., • Experience with cloud infrastructure for game servers: provisioning, auto-scaling, regional deployment, and cost management on AWS, Azure, or GCP., • Familiarity with database systems for game state persistence: relational, document, or key-value stores at scale., • Experience with anti-cheat systems, exploit detection, or security hardening for multiplayer games., • Exposure to large-scale world streaming, spatial partitioning, or interest management systems for persistent online worlds. About You • You think about systems under stress. You design for the worst-case scenario, not the demo., • You understand that networking quality is invisible when done well and game-breaking when done poorly. You take pride in the infrastructure players never notice., • You are comfortable working through ambiguity. Early production means not everything is defined yet, and you see that as an opportunity to shape the right architecture., • You are rigorous about testing and profiling. You do not ship networking code based on assumptions about real-world conditions., • You work autonomously in a remote environment, proactively keeping your lead and collaborators informed., • We are committed to making our hiring process accessible. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know. Couch Heroes have partnered with Skillsearch on this hire. Jack is leading the search directly with the studio leadership, so feel free to reach out to him at . He will be your point of contact throughout. Looking forward to connecting! Equal Opportunities Couch Heroes is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 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About Apply AI Apply AI partners with ambitious organisations to redesign how work gets done using enterprise AI. We don’t run generic training programmes or build experimental tools. We design AI strategies, architect secure systems, and embed human + AI workflows that unlock measurable capacity and commercial value. Our clients range from advisory firms and creative agencies to engineering, compliance and corporate organisations. Most operate within Microsoft 365 environments, with growing investment in Copilot, Azure OpenAI and enterprise-grade AI tooling. The role You will design, build and deploy enterprise AI systems inside client Microsoft 365 environments, translating business workflows into secure, scalable AI-enabled processes. You are equally comfortable: • In a boardroom discussing AI operating models, • In a Microsoft tenant configuring Copilot Studio and Azure OpenAI, • In a workshop mapping workflows and identifying automation opportunities This role is heavily weighted toward Microsoft enterprise environments, but requires broader enterprise AI literacy. Core Responsibilities 1. Enterprise AI Architecture (Microsoft-Weighted) • Design AI system architecture within Microsoft 365 environments, • Build and deploy agents using Copilot Studio and Power Platform, • Configure Azure OpenAI integrations, • Design secure data access patterns (SharePoint, OneDrive, CRM, Teams), • Implement human-in-the-loop checkpoints, • Create scalable architectural patterns rather than one-off builds 2. Client-Facing AI Transformation • Participate in AI audits and structured diagnostics, • Translate workflow mapping into technical architecture, • Advise on licensing (Copilot, Azure, ChatGPT Enterprise), • Contribute to AI strategy design and operating model decisions, • Support governance framework development, • Engage confidently with IT, risk and senior leadership 3. Agent & Workflow Build • Build production-ready AI agents and workflow automations, • Design multi-step AI-assisted processes, • Configure secure connectors and APIs, • Establish documentation, version control and internal standards, • Create reusable templates across clients 4. Governance & Enterprise Readiness • Define data boundaries and access controls, • Align builds with enterprise security policies, • Support implementation of audit logging and monitoring, • Advise on AI risk mitigation and guardrails, • Ensure client confidentiality is preserved at all times 5. Internal Systemisation at Apply AI • Develop repeatable AI architecture playbooks, • Help scale Apply AI’s delivery model Required Experience Essential • Deep experience with Microsoft 365 architecture, • Hands-on experience with:, • Copilot Studio (or Power Virtual Agents), • Azure OpenAI, • Power Automate / Power Platform, • API integrations, • Experience deploying AI or automation in enterprise environments, • Comfortable working directly inside client tenants, • Strong communication skills with non-technical stakeholders, • Familiarity with ChatGPT Enterprise or multi-LLM ecosystems This is a hands-on enterprise architect role with transformation exposure. What Success Looks Like (12 Months) • Designed and implemented AI architecture across multiple client environments, • Built production-grade agents across client engagements, • Established repeatable Microsoft-first AI architecture patterns, • Contributed meaningfully to AI strategy engagements, • Helped clients unlock measurable workflow capacity Location & Working Model • UK-based, • Hybrid working, • Client-facing delivery expected, • Travel required for key engagements Benefits • 28 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays), • UK bank holidays, • Discretionary office closure between Christmas and New Year (typically 3–5 additional days), • Hybrid working, • Exposure to senior enterprise clients, • Opportunity to shape the architecture capability of a growing AI consultancy

Automation Engineer Fully Remote £60,000–£70,000 + benefits A well-established engineering business is hiring an experienced Automation Engineer to deliver industrial control solutions across projects and bid phases. This is a fully remote UK role with occasional travel (~30%). The Role You’ll design, develop, and implement end-to-end automation systems, ensuring delivery to agreed timelines, budgets, and quality standards. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams and clients, you’ll take ownership of control system architecture, software development, and commissioning support. Key responsibilities include: • Developing PLC, HMI, and SCADA solutions, • Producing FDS/DDS documentation and control philosophies, • PLC programming (Rockwell & Siemens environments), • Network configuration and third-party system integration (MES/ERP), • Supporting FAT, commissioning, and technical reviews Ideal Candidate: • Degree-qualified in Electrical/Automation Engineering (or similar), • Strong experience in regulated or hygienic sectors (e.g., food, beverage, pharma), • Hands-on expertise with:, • Rockwell Studio 5000 / ControlLogix, • Siemens TIA Portal & Simatic, • Wonderware InTouch (or similar SCADA), • Strong documentation, analytical, and communication skills, • Schneider PLC, C#/C++ or SAP experience advantageous A great opportunity for an automation specialist seeking technical ownership, variety and fully remote flexibility. Apply via LinkedIn or message for a confidential chat.

Who are Valcon: Valcon is a north-western European consulting, technology and data company based in the UK, the Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, and even Croatia. Valcon is private equity backed and in recent years has bought together some of the most exiting companies from these companies to form one of the brightest and most exciting consultancies around. We’re one of the fastest growing companies across Europe and have no plans to stop. What do we do: Our mission is to combine premium consulting with deep technology and data knowledge to add value to our clients. The opportunity: Valcon UK is seeking Power Platform Developers to join our growing Intelligent Process Automation capability group within our Technology Practice. Overview of Technology Practice: We’re at the forefront of empowering the future of work, helping organisations of all sizes achieve their goals. For large enterprises, we eliminate manual labour through automation and intelligent tools, boosting knowledge worker productivity. Across the board, we build high-quality, performant and user-friendly solutions that leverage the latest technologies to deliver exceptional results for both scale-ups and large companies. Our Technology Practice has 5 capabilities: • IT Architecture, • Cloud Engineering, • Software Engineering, • Intelligent Process Automation, • Quality Management We are looking for Consultants with the following skill sets: Essential • Functional and technical knowledge of the full suite of Microsoft Power Platform tools (Power Apps, Power Automate, Copilot Studio, Power Pages and Power BI), • Experience of code-based development (JavaScript, JSON, C#, etc.), • Knowledge of extending the use of Power Platform, using code-based development techniques and custom components, • Ability to develop Digital solutions, using best practice approaches (Global variables, Reusable components, Solution Design, Business Rules, etc.), • Knowledge of Microsoft Azure Eco-System (Entra, Blob Storage, App Insights etc.), • Understanding of ALM process and deployment procedures, including solution-based deployment, • Confident communicator with the ability to define solutions to business problems, • Experience of working in agile software development methodologies Desirable • Enjoy reviewing, creating or optimizing bespoke applications in Power Platform, • Confident discussing technical solutions with nontechnical teams Responsibilities include: • Developing org-wide solutions using Power Platform, with a focus on Model Driven and Canvas Applications, as well as Power Automate Cloud Flows, • Supporting the maker community in building their own applications, providing technical guidance and best practice techniques, • Ensuring the solutions are simple, structured, and not over-engineered or complex, • Keeping up to date with the evolution of Power Platform and evaluating risks and opportunities of new developments, • Knowledge sharing across the Heathrow business, especially with the Power Platform team/community to foster innovation and collaboration About you: • Integrity, respect, intellectually curious and an open mind, • Reliable, proactive, result-oriented and focused, • Strong problem-solving skills, • Work comfortably, collaboratively and productively within a team and across multidisciplinary functions, • Strong communication and client facing experience We offer you: The opportunity to work in a diverse and international environment with an informal culture, with a flat hierarchy, in which we cooperate across business areas and levels. We care about results, first and foremost. We care about people and how we can constantly challenge each other to become better. Your background is less important to us than your ability to create results, to create change. We prize excellence and ingenuity but know that both have to be grounded in reality. The reality of making our clients ready for the future.

Senior Architect (ARB Registered) Location: Newcastle Type: Permanent Sector: Architecture / Built Environment A leading multidisciplinary design consultancy is seeking an ARB-registered Architect to join their Newcastle studio. Key Responsibilities: Lead architectural projects from concept to

We are looking for a highly skilled Citrix Engineer to design, implement, manage, and support our Citrix environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (CVAD), Citrix Cloud, and supporting technologies such as Active Directory, Azure, and FSLogix. You will play a key role in ensuring that users have a seamless, secure, and performant virtual desktop and application experience, while continuously improving and optimizing the Citrix platform to meet business needs. The Roles Primary Responsibilities: Design, deploy, and maintain Citrix environments, including Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, Citrix Cloud, Citrix ADC (NetScaler), and Citrix StoreFront. Administer and optimize Citrix environments for performance, reliability, and scalability. Manage user profiles and policies with Citrix Workspace Environment Management (WEM) and FSLogix. Monitor and troubleshoot Citrix infrastructure using Citrix Director, Citrix Studio, and other diagnostic tools. Implement and maintain security controls, including MFA, SSL certificates, and access policies. Collaborate with infrastructure teams (network, storage, cloud, and security) to ensure seamless integration and performance. Automate routine tasks using PowerShell or other scripting tools. Plan and execute upgrades, patches, and migrations (on-premises to Citrix Cloud or hybrid deployments). Document system configurations, standard procedures, and technical designs. Stay up to date with Citrix product updates, best practices, and new features. Desirable Skills: 35+ years of experience in Citrix engineering and administration Strong understanding of Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (CVAD), Citrix Cloud, and Citrix ADC (NetScaler). Experience with Active Directory, Group Policy, Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), and Windows 10/11 multi-session. Familiarity with FSLogix, WEM and profile management Proficiency with PowerShell scripting and automation. Experience troubleshooting complex end-user computing environments. Citrix certifications (e.g., CCA-V, CCP-V, CCE-V). Experience with Microsoft Endpoint Manager (Intune), Azure, and M365 integration. Knowledge of VDI performance monitoring and capacity planning tools. Exposure to Zero Trust, security hardening, and multi-factor authentication in Citrix environments. Familiarity with ITIL processes and change management practices. About you: UK national Location - Flexible, with occasional paid travel to Derby Security cleared to SC Confident in delivering high level updates, issues, and risk via conference calls (both internal and external to DXC) Experience collaborating with 3rd party vendors and customers. Natural problem solver. Experience collaborating with 3rd party vendors and customers. About Our Vacancies Would you describe yourself as a creative and ambitious individual who is always ready to take on the next challenge? If your answer is yes, you are going to fit right in with our team. We are looking for passionate, motivated, innovative team players with a thirst for learning and problem solving, who would like to be part of our vision in helping clients transform their business. New business has resulted in significant growth. We are driving real transformation using modern delivery platforms. Our clients are embracing newer platforms such as Azure and Office365 moving towards managed cloud platforms, delivering solutions with DevOps and Agile methodologies to deliver workload in sprints. This allows us to utilise industry leading tools and methodologies to quickly deliver beneficial results. About DXC DXC Technology is the worlds leading independent, end-to-end IT services company, helping clients harness the power of innovation to thrive on change. Created by the merger of CSC and the Enterprise Services business of Hewlett Packard Enterprise, DXC Technology serves nearly 6,000 private and public sector clients across 70 countries. The companys extensive partner alliance and independent status allows us to build strong vendor relationships. TPBN1_UKTJ

Position: Architectural Technologist Location: Newcastle Salary: Up to £40,000 + hybrid working + further benefits to be discussed We're looking for an Architectural Technologist to play a key role in the delivery of a diverse and growing portfolio of projects from our clients Newcastle studio. You'll join a respected multi-disciplinary consultancy known for combining technical excellence with design integrity across sectors including education, high-rise residential and commercial development. This role offers genuine variety and responsibility and the opportunity to progress. You'll be involved from early design stages through to technical delivery, working closely with architects, engineers and project managers to bring complex schemes, typically valued between £5m and £20m, to life. Architectural Technologist Position Overview Work alongside internal and external stakeholders Assist the technical team on projects, primarily from RIBA Stage 4 onwards Produce technical details Resolve problems and issues that arise during construction Liaise with clients and develop key relationships Work well within a multi-disciplinary team Architectural Technologist Position Requirements Minimum 2+ years' experience as an Architectural Technologist Excellent working knowledge of AutoCAD & Revit advantageous Strong technical / detailing skills Live within a commutable distance of Newcastle Highly motivated with an excellent work ethic Good knowledge and experience from RIBA Stages 4 onwards Architectural Technologist Salary & Benefits Competitive salary (£30,000 - £40,000 DOE) Pension scheme Healthcare scheme Holiday that accrues with service Flexible / hybrid working Bonus scheme Personal & Professional development plans Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for. TPBN1_UKTJ