Opportunity To Help Power The Transition To A Carbon Free Future
Powersystems is an employee-owned high voltage electrical engineering company. We specialise in electrical power infrastructure, grid connections and renewable energy generation. Due to our continuing success, we have a pipeline of work into 2027 and beyond.
Are you looking to advance your career with training provided? Do you want to join an established team in an exciting and progressive British business?
We are recruiting for a Head of IT
Salary: We are committed to paying at the top end of the market, commensurate with your skills and experience
Job type: Full time and Permanent
Powersystems is continuing to grow and develop as an employee-owned organisation.Our ongoing success has led to the decision to recruit an experienced
Head of IT
to support the enablement of the business through technology.
As the business expands, Powersystems is committed to ensuring that our teams are effectively supported by cutting-edge IT solutions. This will ensure they have the right tools and resources to perform at their best and enable efficient operations. This role will play a pivotal part in enhancing performance and driving efficiencies across all areas of the business.
This newly created position will be responsible for leading and managing all aspects of Powersystems information technology systems and services.
Joining Powersystems as our Head of IT means helping to shape the future of clean energy. In return, well support your development with qualifications and professional memberships.
Duties and responsibilities of the role include:
Report to senior leadership on IT performance and strategic initiatives
Develop and implement IT operational plans that support the company's office-based and remote staff
Lead the transition to cloud-based solutions, ensuring secure and efficient adoption across project sites and offices
Provide expert advice to senior leadership on emerging technologies and appropriate business solutions to enhance operations across the business
Manage IT infrastructure and cybersecurity, maintaining robust disaster recovery procedures
Manage relationships with MSPs and IT vendors, monitoring service delivery and costs, reviewing and negotiating contracts as necessary
Coordinate with suppliers to support distributed project sites across the UK
Maintain and enhance business systems including finance, HR, project management, CAD/engineering software, and CRM/ERP platforms
Oversee IT systems supporting field operations, including remote site connectivity and mobile solutions
Work closely with project managers, engineers, and operations teams to understand technology needs
Lead and develop a team of IT Champions, promoting skills development, knowledge sharing, and fostering collaboration across business teams to support project delivery.
Support the training of employees to encourage best practice and early adoption of new technologies
Manage the IT budget effectively, identifying cost-saving opportunities
Uphold a professional image, contribute to Powersystems' success, and proactively improve services and efficiency.
Embrace and demonstrate the Companys 5 core Principles of: PriorityNo.1 Health, Safety and Well-being, Professionalism, Pride, Partnership and Proactive.
Heres what you need to be successful in the role:
Proven experience as Head of IT, IT Manager, or similar role in an engineering or construction environment
Hands-on experience with cloud migration projects (e.g. Azure, Microsoft 365, SharePoint)
In depth knowledge of IT infrastructure, networking, and cybersecurity
Demonstrated ability to manage third-party IT suppliers and service providers effectively
Familiarity of ISO 27001 or equivalent information security standards (advantageous)
Project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, Agile, or equivalent) is desirable
Strong communication skills with the ability to convey technical and commercial information clearly, negotiate effectively, and collaborate within a dynamic team
Adaptable, resilient, and proactive, with a willingness to travel across the UK (including occasional overnight stays); holds a full UK driving licence
In return we offer:
Contributory company pension scheme
Private health insurance
Healthcare cashback plan
Life assurance
PPE and company clothing provided
Employee assistance programme
Mental health support
25 days annual holiday plus paid public holidays
Benefit from company profit share as a partner in our business
Flexible working arrangements (office / hybrid)
Great training and development opportunities
Holiday purchase scheme
Cycle to work scheme
On-site gym
Bristol office free parking, onsite parking, and electrical vehicle charge points
Powersystems, an employee-owned business and values the wellbeing and success of all staff. We encourage creativity, idea-sharing, and contributions to our continued success.
We promote an inclusive, diverse environment where everyone feels confident being their authentic self, with a strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Offering a positive, professional workplace with excellent support for career development, we welcome those ready to help shape our future.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.
Next Steps:
We look forward to receiving your application and we will be in touch shortly.
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