At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead IT and DevOps strategy, modernise infrastructure, and embed AI capabilities.
- Company: IES, a global innovator in building physics analytics with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Flexible working, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with a focus on emerging technologies and career advancement.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team and drive innovation in sustainable building technology.
- Qualifications: Experience in IT leadership, DevOps practices, and cloud transformation.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
Employment Type: Full-time, Hybrid or Remote (Glasgow travel)
At IES, we value People, Purpose and Innovation. We offer a flexible and supportive working environment and the opportunity to work with a team of friendly, interesting and diverse people from across the globe who are passionate about what we do. For over 30 years, we have built a solid reputation as the leading global innovator in integrated performance-based analysis and are now home to the most advanced building physics analytics team in the world. Our software solutions and expert consultancy services empower designers, engineers, building owners and operators to deliver more efficient, resilient and sustainable buildings through design, retrofit and operation.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Head of IT and DevOps to lead the evolution of IES’s global technology estate. This is a senior leadership role combining enterprise IT, modern DevOps practice, and cloud transformation. As with all technology leadership roles, it’s essential to incorporate emerging AI capabilities into the team’s work. You will define and deliver technology strategy, modernise infrastructure and platforms, mature DevOps practices, and embed AI as a core enabler across the team. The role will play a critical part in transitioning IES away from traditional on-premises infrastructure, establishing a fully cloud-based, secure and scalable environment. You will support our ambition to become an AI-first organisation and will lead the effort to achieve that ambition within your own team.
What You’ll Do
- Define and deliver an integrated IT and DevOps strategy aligned with IES’s business goals
- Lead global IT operations across ITSM, service desk, resilience, disaster recovery and monitoring
- Build and lead high-performing teams across IT, DevOps and Cloud
- Manage vendors, budgets, forecasting and FinOps to control costs and align spend with business priorities
- Lead the move from legacy data centres to a secure, scalable multi-cloud environment
- Embed DevOps best practices across engineering, championing automation, CI/CD and cloud-native delivery
- Oversee infrastructure, cloud, network architecture and platform strategy
- Embed cyber security, risk management and secure-by-design principles across all services
- Manage compliance and audit activity, including ISO 27001 recertification, coordinating inputs and actions across multiple departments company-wide
- Partner with Product, Engineering and senior leadership to shape and deliver technology direction
We’re Hiring: Head of IT & Devops employer: Integrated Environmental Solutions
Integrated Environmental Solutions is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. As a Strategic Growth Lead in the Building-Performance SaaS sector, you will benefit from comprehensive employee growth opportunities, competitive compensation, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on energy efficiency and sustainability across the UK. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to driving positive change in the environment while advancing your career.
Contact Details:
Integrated Environmental Solutions Recruitment Team
