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 or .

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:

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