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About Our Client Our client is an inspiring place to work. They are an award-winning, independent company, leading in their field and offering a refreshingly different experience to the larger IT solutions providers. Their team has worked on some of the biggest projects in the UK and Europe, earning a reputation for delivering smart, real-world solutions using only the best technology vendors in the business. With expertise in Connectivity, Networks, Smart Buildings, Advanced Wi-Fi, Cybersecurity and Managed IT Services, they proudly support a diverse client base across the public and private sectors. They are passionate about continuous learning and invest heavily in their people, supporting everything from technical certifications to soft skills and personal development. If you’re looking to grow your career with a forward-thinking team that truly values innovation and impact, you’ll fit right in. They welcome applicants from all backgrounds and aim to offer all their staff the support they need to achieve their career goals. They particularly welcome candidates form under-represented groups in the Tech Community. What You Can Expect from Our Client: • Training: Guaranteed investment in your personal and professional development, including 6 days paid study leave., • Working Pattern: Flexible, office and home., • Location: Superb, open-plan, modern office, right next to Brighton station., • Work/Life Balance: 25 days annual leave plus flexible working opportunities., • Wellness & Wellbeing: They take their teams health seriously – activities, socials and coaching are routine to them. The Role Our client is seeking a highly experienced and results-driven Senior Project Manager to lead complex IT infrastructure and networking projects, including large-scale construction and implementation efforts. This role will focus on the delivery of enterprise-grade IT solutions, with a strong emphasis on working with industry-leading technologies including Cisco, Palo Alto, and Fortinet. You will be responsible for managing end-to-end project lifecycles – from pre-sales, through planning and design, implementation and handover – within construction and corporate environments. This is a strategic role that requires technical knowledge, leadership, and excellent stakeholder management skills. What You’ll Be Doing: • Lead cross-functional teams in the planning, execution, and delivery of IT infrastructure and network projects, often in conjunction with new construction or renovation efforts., • Manage multiple concurrent projects while ensuring alignment with scope, budget, timeline, and quality goals., • Collaborate with engineering, client IT and construction teams to design and implement robust network solutions., • Ensure all networking and infrastructure solutions adhere to the relevant specifications., • Oversee project-level supplier management and coordination., • Manage stakeholder expectations and project communications across technical and non-technical audiences., • Identify and mitigate project risks and issues proactively., • Track and report on project KPIs, milestones, and deliverables using appropriate tools (e.g. MS Project, Salesforce, ClickUp/Monday)., • Support change management, documentation, and handoff to operational teams., • Mentoring other members of the project team and Engineers., • Assisting the Head of Projects with setting direction, refining process and driving continuous improvement. About You: • Project Management Expertise: 5+ years of experience managing IT projects, particularly in networking, infrastructure, and construction or facilities build-out environments. Certified in PMP, APM, PRINCE2, or equivalent., • Technical Knowledge: Proven experience with Cisco, Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, Microsoft 365, Azure, and AWS. Hands-on familiarity with enterprise-grade networking, firewalls, Wi-Fi, structured cabling, physical security, and data centre technologies., • IT Operations & Security: Solid understanding of IT service delivery, systems integration, and security technologies., • Communication & Stakeholder Engagement: Exceptional communication and organisational skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels, driving positive contributions., • Leadership & Delivery: Skilled in managing budgets, schedules, and resources in fast-paced environments. Strong problem-solving abilities and experience working with both large enterprises and smaller organisations. Benefits: • 22 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays., • Health Cash Plan, Annual Bonus Scheme, Opportunity and Colleague-Led Spot Bonus Schemes., • Cycle2Work Scheme, Headspace Subscription, Perkbox Benefits Program, and more., • Remote Work & Flexible Hours, Regular Social Events., • Extensive training and development opportunities with paid study leave., • Community focused groups such as their in-house Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Team and Culture Club. If you have a medical condition or an individual need for an adjustment to our client’s process, and you believe this may affect your ability to be at your best, please let them know so they can talk about how they can best support you and make any adjustments that may be needed.

Engineering Manager (Software Development Engineer Management Head of Agile Architecture .NET JavaScript TypeScript Azure GCP AWS AI Automation Finance Financial Services Developer Programmer) required by our financial client in Brighton. You MUST have the following: • Good experience as a Development/Software Engineering Manager, • Strong management experience- inheriting teams, raising standards and performance, • Strategy to align with the needs of the business, • Excellent design and architecture ability, • .NET, • JavaScript, • Azure, AWS or GCP, • AI - even if outside work You will be an experienced manager and be comfortable in demonstrating examples of inheriting and improving teams as part of the interview process. You will also be able to show examples of technical modernization and transformation. You will still be technical and hands-on- capable of generating POC's, leading design and architecture and acting as an escalation point and mentor for members of the team. Your technical ability will cover .NET, cloud (Azure, GCP or AWS), JavaScript, TypeScript and an understanding of AI, even if just from home projects. Finance is not required. The timeframe for achieving this is around 18 months. You will work closely with the CTO on strategy, hiring and the evolution of the team, lining up a roadmap that aligns with the business strategy for the next 3-5 years. It will be a hybrid working setup. 3 days/week will be required to begin with. After this, there will be more flexibility. Salary: £100k - 125k + Bonus + Pension

About The Role We are looking to strengthen our Technical Design team with a Technical Manager - Water based at Falmer near Brighton with hybrid working available. You will report directly to the Head of Technical Management and you will be responsible for programme level technical governance on water projects from initial definition of need through optioneering, solution development, detail design and construction support. Key responsibilities will include: • To provide technical assurance across teams of design mangers and discipline design engineers in the development of water technical solutions from initial need statement through optioneering, solution development, value engineering, detail design and construction support., • Ensure affordable design solutions are developed within project budget and solution risk is appropriately managed and communicated throughout the solution development process., • Establish collaborative working relationships with the client, design teams, construction staff and supply chain representatives to promote buildability and supply chain efficiency in design outputs., • Ensure sustainable design solutions are completed in accordance with CDM Regulations., • Ensure design solutions meet all the requirements of the programme's systems and governance procedures., • Ensure your own continuous professional development by participating in external networking/conferences/associations/groups, to stay current on industry changes and innovations., • Maintain a positive and solution-oriented approach to work, providing open and honest feedback., • Undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required, and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this role., • In all internal and external contact, present a professional and positive image of CMDP as well as maintaining mutually constructive, positive, and beneficial relationships., • Relationship development and working with others to deliver results (Collaboration), • Customer focus, • Managing self and others, • Taking ownership to deliver results, demonstrating resilience and drive (Responsibility), • Attention to detail, • Resourcefulness, • Leadership, • Performance Measurement, • Problem Solving, • Decision Making Essential: • Engineering discipline, • Experience of technical project delivery in a design-build environment, • Experience in the Water Treatment Industry, • Experience in leading and managing multi-disciplinary design teams, • Degree in an engineering-related discipline, • Must be delivery-driven with the ability to set targets, manage and motivate multi-disciplinary teams to deliver to time, cost and quality objectives, • Technical and management skills, • Able to identify and manage project/programme risk, • Chartered Engineer in an engineering-related discipline, • Experience of working in Joint Ventures, • CMDP Head of Engineering, • Design Managers, • Programme Managers, • Construction and Delivery Leads, • Commercial Teams MWH Treatment is an integrated design and build provider working in the water sector. With over 1400 staff working across eight regional centres, supporting six long-term water sector frameworks and two recently won frameworks, operating both as a sole contractor but also in joint ventures and alliances. At MWH Treatment we believe that people matter. We know to build successful, creative teams we need a diverse workforce that can deliver innovative ways of thinking. We provide an environment where you will have the freedom to develop and grow to your full potential, creating opportunity by inviting, embracing, and celebrating difference, our goal as an employer is to motivate, and develop our employees. By fostering a diverse range of talents and perspectives we ensure we have the breadth of viewpoints, experiences, and skills needed to succeed. Embracing diversity of all kinds enables us to provide a work environment and culture that plays a key role in attracting and retaining the right people with the right skills. As signatories to the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant, we have made a promise to support our forces, working with the CTP to help ex veterans find work in the civilian world. We also support Mates in Mind, a charitable programme to improve and promote positive mental health in the workplace. We don't just tick boxes; we live these values every day. What MWH offer Packages include - A competitive salary Hybrid Working (Jobs needs dependent) Car/car allowance (Jobs needs dependent) 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy) Contribution Pension scheme Life Assurance Health Insurance Private Medical Insurance And many more benefits including - cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings Hub, Kids Pass etc

Head of Purchasing – Property Acquisitions (UK-wide) Alexander Lloyd are working exclusively with a fantastic property investment and development company based in Brighton who are looking for a commercially sharp and experienced purchasing and property professional to join the business in a newly created role as Head of Purchasing. In this role, you’ll: • Design and deliver a national acquisitions strategy across key locations, • Identify, evaluate, and secure on- and off-market properties, • Negotiate with agents, sellers, and other stakeholders to get deals over the line, • Collaborate with legal, finance, and development teams to ensure smooth completions, • Track pipeline performance, monitor market trends, and spot emerging opportunities What you’ll bring: • Proven experience in property acquisition, residential investment, or development, • Strong deal-making skills and a sharp commercial eye, • Experience driving transactions from initial lead to completion, • Understanding of valuations, planning considerations, and investment returns, • The drive to proactively uncover opportunities rather than wait for them to land on your desk What’s on offer: • Competitive depending on experience + benefits (healthcare, pension, generous holiday), • Significant autonomy and the chance to shape a national growth strategy, • A fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where progress matters This is an office based role but you will be required to travel nationally to identify sites, meet stakeholders and secure deals. Click apply to find out more!

Mode Search is proud to be partnering with a high-growth luxury women’s ready-to-wear brand to support their search for a Designer or Head of Design. Designer / Head of Design – Luxury Women’s RTW, brighton. Minimum of 5 years' experience in luxury or elevated contemporary fashion design.

As a Head of Design, you will lead a small Product Design team, pulling together to grow the Product Design culture. You thrive in a high growth environment, balancing leading the Design function and jumping into hands on Design work to support the team as they grow. This business is balancing launc

As a key member of the Regional Design Leadership Team, the Head of Design Delivery for Wastewater will be accountable for time, cost and quality of design production during the detail design phase and construction/commissioning support phase of our AMP8 Wastewater projects. As a key member of the R

Founding Head of Product - Digital estate planning wealthtech, brighton. Demonstration of data-driven decision marking and ability to pivot rapidly. Over the medium-term lead the design of new product features that deliver recurring revenue.

We're looking for a Head of UX & Design to lead the design team of a top digital agency. Take ownership of pitch processes, proposals and client workshops, use storytelling to communicate design, help win new business and grow existing accounts. Direct and oversee the delivery of high-quality, innov

Mode Search is proud to be partnering with a high-growth luxury women’s ready-to-wear brand to support their search for a Designer or Head of Design. Minimum of 5 years' experience in luxury or elevated contemporary fashion design. Conduct research across vintage references, runway archives, art,

We're looking for a Head of UX & Design to lead the design team of a top digital agency. Take ownership of pitch processes, proposals and client workshops, use storytelling to communicate design, help win new business and grow existing accounts. Direct and oversee the delivery of high-quality, i

Stay ahead of industry trends and competitor offerings, continuously driving innovation and experimentation in product design. A key focus of this role is to ensure that Cera’s product experiences are the best that they possibly can be, so that Cera can achieve its goal of providing great care to

We're looking for a Head of UX & Design to lead the design team of a top digital agency. Direct and oversee the delivery of high-quality, innovative design work, supporting as a practitioner when needed. Take ownership of pitch processes, proposals and client workshops, use storytelling to communica

Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere, After Effects), PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, and Canva. As the Global Head of Design, you will set and execute a strategic creative vision centered on impactful visual design. As the Global Head of Design, you w

The school measure their success by much more than exam results as they recognise that such data tells only a part of the story of each of their young people. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented and enthusiastic Design Technology Teacher to lead the Design and Technology Department. The s

Head of Joint Design Office - Sizewell C. Lead the creation and operation of the Joint Design Office (JDO) at Sizewell C, delivering site-based engineering support for construction and commissioning. Oversee technical delivery, resolving engineering issues across design, procurement, construction, a

Hays are recruiting for an exciting opportunity for a Head of Design to join our client on a short temporary assignment for an approximate duration of 6 months. Leads the creative direction of the brand through the customer experience by developing the design blueprint and applying it across all des

You’ll lead and grow a talented team of four, partner closely with Product and Engineering, and help shape the future of design at Juro. You’ve designed AI-powered experiences or used AI to enhance your own design process. We have an office hub in the UK as well as no-office hubs in several Euro

Designer / Head of Design – Luxury Women’s RTW, west midlands. Mode Search is proud to be partnering with a high-growth luxury women’s ready-to-wear brand to support their search for a Designer or Head of Design. Minimum of 5 years' experience in luxury or elevated contemporary fashion design.

Demonstrate experience of design systems to help define and refine our design language. Lead a team of designers based across our markets, bringing thought leadership to our design process. Experience of creating and maintaining design systems.

A highly regarded main contractor operating in the Commercial, Mixed-Use and Science sectors, are seeking to recruit a Head of Design to lead a team of Design Managers, Document Controllers and Digital Construction Managers across a portfolio of projects from early feasibility stages through to on-s

Head of Design (Alternative Revenue). Sign in to set job alerts for “Head of Design” roles. These products are designed for riders as well as for our broader community of brand fans, deepening the connection between them and the spirit of Norton.

To organise the resourcing of the department, including the ordering and preparation of practical materials and ingredients, creation of lesson resources and assessment materials. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Head of Design & Technology to lead a successful and supp

Mode Search is proud to be partnering with a high-growth luxury women’s ready-to-wear brand to support their search for a Designer or Head of Design. Designer / Head of Design – Luxury Women’s RTW, newcastle-upon-tyne, tyne and wear. Minimum of 5 years' experience in luxury or elevated contemp

We are seeking to appoint to the post of Head of Design and Technology a highly motivated and enthusiastic teacher who is an excellent classroom practitioner to take responsibility for leading a successful Technology Department comprising Design & Technology and Engineering. The leadership of the sc

Head of Department – Art, Design & Technology. An East London secondary school are seeking an exceptional and inspiring Head of Art, Design & Technology to lead a high-performing and creative department from September 2025. You will lead a stable and experienced team, committed to delivering a ric

This is an opportunity for someone with deep technical expertise and strong leadership skills to manage a team of designers, oversee the delivery of complex 11kV to 132kV projects, and play a key strategic role in driving the business forward. Criteria of the Head of Technical:. Leading the design a

Strong understanding of spa retail integration and treatment-to-product conversion. This role will scale Skin Design London’s presence across. Design and lead global therapist onboarding and certification programs.

The School of Design, Arts and Creative Industries will sit alongside the newly named Schools of Law, Humanities and Social Sciences, and Business, creating a dynamic and purposeful environment for education, research and knowledge exchange across the new Faculty of Society and Culture. This excitin

You’ll also be a future-facing leader – staying ahead of cultural, design and technology trends, embracing AI and emerging tools to empower the team, and fostering a culture of experimentation and continuous improvement. Championing innovation – bringing in new tools, technologies, and design