Location: UK (Glasgow or Remote, with regular travel to Glasgow HQ)
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, DevOps & AI to lead the evolution of IES’s global technology estate. This is a senior leadership role combining enterprise IT, modern DevOps practice, cloud transformation and emerging AI capabilities.
You will define and deliver technology strategy, modernise infrastructure and platforms, mature DevOps practices, and embed AI as a core enabler across the organisation.
The role will play a critical part in transitioning IES away from traditional on-premise infrastructure, establishing a fully cloud-based, secure and scalable environment, and supporting our ambition to become an AI-first organisation.
What You’ll Do
Define and execute an integrated IT, DevOps and AI strategy aligned to IES’s business objectives
Lead the transition from legacy data centre infrastructure to a modern, multi-cloud environment
Own and develop enterprise-wide AI strategy, including governance, compliance and responsible AI practices
Lead global IT operations, including ITSM, service desk, resilience, disaster recovery and monitoring
Embed DevOps best practice across engineering teams, championing automation, CI/CD and cloud-native delivery
Oversee architecture and platforms across infrastructure, cloud, networks and AI systems
Ensure cyber security, risk management and secure-by-design principles are embedded across all services
Build, lead and develop high-performing teams across IT, DevOps, Cloud and AI
Partner closely with Product, Engineering and senior leadership to influence and deliver technology direction
Manage key vendors, budgets and FinOps practices to ensure commercial and operational efficiency
Skills & Experience
Senior leadership experience (C-suite -1 level) across IT, DevOps, Cloud and AI
Strong experience leading large-scale cloud migrations and operating multi-cloud environments
Deep expertise in DevOps practices including CI/CD, infrastructure automation and cloud-native architectures
Proficiency in Azure DevOps with experience migrating to GitHub
Strong scripting and automation experience (Python, Bash, Terraform)
Solid background in Linux administration, containerisation and orchestration technologies
Proven experience leading cyber security, risk management and compliance (including ISO standards and Cyber Essentials Plus)
Experience establishing and governing AI platforms, data engineering foundations and AI tooling at scale
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels
Nice to Have
Experience operating in highly regulated or security-conscious environments
Exposure to AI observability, explainability and responsible AI tooling
Experience supporting predominantly remote or hybrid workforces at scale
Background working within software, technology or climate tech organisations
Why Join Us
Lead a critical technology transformation at a globally respected climate tech organisation
Shape how AI, cloud and DevOps capabilities are embedded across the business
Work alongside world-class experts across software, engineering and consultancy
High-impact leadership role with strategic visibility and autonomy
Values-driven organisation with a strong sense of purpose
Competitive salary, benefits and flexible working options
Our Commitment to Inclusion
IES is committed to an inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all backgrounds, even if you don’t meet every requirement listed. We can provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, for example, sharing interview questions in advance, allowing breaks between stages, or offering extra time where needed.
If you require support at any point, please contact the IES HR team at careers@iesve.com or +44 141 945 8500.
To apply for the role please send a covering letter stating the skills you have fromthe requirements listed and an up to date CV to:
Early application is encouraged and IES reserves the right to close this vacancyearly should sufficient applications be received.
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