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Bench IT Limited

Bench IT Limited

About the Company

Bench iT is a cloud-based benchmarking program designed specifically for quantity surveyors looking to streamline their construction cost analysis and reporting. With its powerful suite of tools, Bench iT provides automated insight into rates and overall construction costs across a quantity surveyor's portfolio of current and past projects, allowing for easy comparison, aggregation, and estimation from within the app.

Gone are the days of manually sifting through data and spreadsheets. Bench iT automates the process, saving quantity surveyors valuable time and increasing the accuracy of their analyses. With Bench iT, quantity surveyors can easily identify areas for improvement and optimize their construction costs across their entire portfolio of projects.

Bench iT's cloud-based platform also allows for seamless collaboration between team members and clients, making it easy to share and analyze data in real time. This leads to more efficient decision-making, ultimately resulting in better outcomes for clients and stakeholders.

In addition, Bench iT is constantly evolving and improving, with regular updates and new features based on feedback from users. This commitment to innovation ensures that Bench iT remains at the forefront of the construction cost analysis industry, delivering cutting-edge tools and insights to quantity surveyors worldwide.

So whether you're a small practice or a large multinational firm, Bench iT is the must-have tool for quantity surveyors looking to take their construction cost analysis to the next level. Join the future of construction cost analysis with Bench iT and transform the way you work today.

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Dynatrace Consultant (SC Cleared), £500 per day outside IR35
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Job title: Dynatrace Consultant (SC Cleared) Role Summary: Provide end‑to‑end observability design and implementation for a large enterprise, using Dynatrace as the core monitoring platform. Own the observability strategy, architecture, and roadmap across applications, microservices, infrastructures, and hybrid cloud environments, while integrating monitoring into DevOps pipelines and enabling AI‑driven incident response. Expectations: 3‑month rolling contract, remote with occasional site visits, requires Security Clearance (SC). Key Responsibilities: - Design and own the observability architecture and roadmap using Dynatrace. - Implement monitoring frameworks for microservices, APIs, databases, containers, and hybrid cloud workloads (AWS, Azure, GCP). - Build service flow mapping, distributed tracing, Real‑User Monitoring (RUM), synthetic monitoring, and automated alerting. - Act as the Dynatrace SME, advising teams on best practices and tool configuration. - Integrate Dynatrace into CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows. - Enable AI‑driven root‑cause analysis, anomaly detection, and self‑healing automation. - Partner with enterprise architects, SREs, and application teams to embed observability standards. - Ensure compliance with security, operational, and regulatory policies. - Communicate design decisions, risks, and roadmap to stakeholders. - Stay updated on Dynatrace releases, OpenTelemetry, and industry trends. - Mentor and influence observability maturity across the organization. Required Skills: - Deep expertise in Dynatrace platform (metrics, logs, traces, AI). - Strong knowledge of microservices, containers (Kubernetes, OpenShift, Docker), and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). - Experience designing monitoring for hybrid cloud environments and large‑scale distributed systems. - Familiarity with ITIL, Site Reliability Engineering, and AIOps practices. - Ability to integrate observability into CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows. - Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder‑management skills. Required Education & Certifications: - Dynatrace Certified Professional (or equivalent) is mandatory. - Cloud platform certifications (AWS/Azure/GCP) are preferred. - Relevant degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent professional experience).
Working, United kingdom
Remote
01-12-2025
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Kubernetes/Containerisation Consultant, £500 per day outside IR35
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**Job Title**: Kubernetes/Containerisation Consultant **Role Summary** Customer‑facing Solution Architect responsible for end‑to‑end design, deployment, and operational automation of Kubernetes clusters using Cluster API (CAPI) and Metal³ bare‑metal provisioning, within SUSE, Rancher, and vSphere ecosystems. Provides architectural vision, implementation leadership, and knowledge transfer. **Expectations** - 6‑12 month remote engagement, flexible hours. - Deliver architecture deliverables, implementation plans, and operational documentation. - Act as technical lead for client teams and internal engineering groups. - Ensure seamless integration with existing networking, storage, security, and VMware vSphere environments. **Key Responsibilities** 1. Design and implement Kubernetes cluster lifecycle automation via CAPI. 2. Architect Metal³ bare‑metal provisioning (PXE/Ironic) and integrate with existing infra. 3. Define and document architecture patterns, deployment workflows, and IaC scripts. 4. Collaborate with client and internal teams to ensure alignment on networking, security, storage, and platform integration. 5. Conduct knowledge transfer sessions, workshops, and hands‑on training for client teams. 6. Maintain up‑to‑date documentation of architecture, configurations, and best practices. 7. Review and improve CI/CD pipelines, GitOps workflows, and automation tooling. 8. Provide ongoing technical oversight and troubleshooting for Kubernetes operations. **Required Skills** - Deep Kubernetes operational and platform building experience. - Proven expertise with Cluster API (CAPI). - Hands‑on experience with Metal³/Metal Kubed provisioning, including PXE and Ironic. - Declarative automation: GitOps, IaC (Terraform/Ansible), YAML scripting. - Familiarity with SUSE, Rancher, and VMware vSphere integration. - Knowledge of networking, security, storage concepts in containerized environments. - Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools. - Optional: VMware Tanzu, telco/edge deployment experience. **Required Education & Certifications** - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent professional experience. - Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) certification. - Optional: VMware Certified Professional‑Data Center Virtualization (VCP‑DCV), Red Hat Certified Specialist in Kubernetes, or similar.
Working, United kingdom
Remote
01-12-2025
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VMware Engineer (vSphere, NSX, vSAN), £475 per day outside IR35
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**Job Title**: VMware Engineer (vSphere, NSX, vSAN) **Role Summary**: Design, implement, and manage VMware virtualization solutions (vSphere 8, vSAN, NSX) in complex enterprise environments. Resolve technical challenges and collaborate with engineering teams to maintain high-performance systems. **Expectations**: Requires 12+ months of hands-on experience with vSphere 8, vSAN, and NSX. Proven expertise in troubleshooting virtual infrastructure and working in remote/remote-occasionally-on-site setups. Strong documentation and independent problem-solving skills. **Key Responsibilities**: - Design, build, and manage vSphere 8 virtualization platforms. - Implement and optimize vSAN storage and NSX networking solutions. - Diagnose and resolve issues in complex virtualized environments. - Collaborate with engineering teams to align with organizational goals. - Maintain detailed system documentation and technical records. **Required Skills**: - VMware vSphere 8 administration. - vSAN storage configuration and management. - NSX networking design and implementation. - Troubleshooting complex virtual environments. - Cross-functional teamwork and independent problem-solving. **Required Education & Certifications**: - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field. - VMware Certified Professional (VCP-DCV) or equivalent certification.
Working, United kingdom
Remote
13-01-2026
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Programme Test Manager (Banking/Finance), £600 per day inside IR35
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**Job Title** Programme Test Manager (Banking/Finance) **Role Summary** Lead and manage end‑to‑end testing for finance‑focused treasury and trading platforms, ensuring delivery against strict quality gates and stakeholder expectations. Coordinate cross‑functional and offshore test teams, drive test planning, execution, and reporting in a fast‑paced, agile environment. **Expectations** - Deliver a comprehensive test strategy and schedule for the programme, meeting all system testing, SIT, and UAT milestones. - Provide accurate test metrics and defect status reports, maintaining transparency for senior stakeholders. - Maintain strong relationships with business, development, and offshore partners to ensure alignment and quality. **Key Responsibilities** - Own test program for treasury/trading software, including scoping, risk assessment, and resource planning. - Manage and enforce quality gates between system integration testing and user acceptance testing. - Facilitate and coordinate SIT and UAT sessions, ensuring objectives are met and defects resolved. - Liaise with offshore testing teams, delegating tasks and maintaining quality standards. - Produce rapid, detailed testing metrics, defect logs, and progress reports using Jira. - Drive continuous improvement of testing processes and tool utilisation. - Influence release decisions and support post‑go‑live issue resolution. **Required Skills** - Proven Programme Test Manager experience in finance or treasury/trading domains. - Strong stakeholder management with senior executives. - Experience with FIS or similar treasury/platform testing projects. - Ability to navigate challenging software/platform delivery environments. - Proficient in Jira for test case management and metrics reporting. - Demonstrated test delivery in agile software development contexts. **Required Education & Certifications** - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, or related field. - Professional certifications such as ISTQB, PMP, or equivalent highly desirable.
Working, United kingdom
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13-01-2026