 
        
        DevOps & Platform Engineering Manager
Location: Central London (Hybrid – 2–3 days office)
Salary: Up to £90,000 + benefits
A leading real estate consultancy is seeking a hands-on DevOps Manager to lead the design, delivery, and improvement of its Azure-based cloud and developer platforms.
You’ll manage a small team of three engineers while remaining technically involved - driving automation, governance, and reliability across a complex Microsoft ecosystem.
Key responsibilities:
 * Lead and mentor a high-performing DevOps & Platform team.
 * Oversee Azure infrastructure, automation, and CI/CD pipelines.
 * Partner with engineering, product, and security teams to deliver scalable and compliant platforms.
 * Balance project delivery with ongoing optimisation and operational excellence.
Key experience:
 * Strong background in Azure cloud, IaC (Bicep/Terraform), and CI/CD (Azure DevOps or GitLab).
 * Proven leadership experience in a hands-on capacity.
 * Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
 * Experience in regulated or enterprise environments.
If you’re an adaptable, technically strong leader who enjoys balancing strategy with hands-on delivery, this could be a great next step.