CTO - FM Sector - West End - 5 Days a week in the office - Market rate

Facilities Management | Technology Transformation

We are seeking a hands-on CTO to lead technology strategy, architecture and engineering for a growing facilities management business. This is a senior leadership role combining technical delivery with strategic direction, driving AI adoption, modernising data and eCommerce platforms, and building scalable technology capabilities to support business growth.

Key Responsibilities

  • Own and deliver the technology strategy, architecture and technical roadmap.

  • Provide hands-on technical leadership across AI, cloud, data and software engineering.

  • Drive the adoption of AI tools, including Claude, to improve productivity and operational efficiency.

  • Modernise and scale existing eCommerce, data and analytics platforms.

  • Lead engineering teams, embedding Agile practices and accelerating product delivery.

  • Ensure systems are secure, reliable, scalable and fit for future growth.

  • Drive innovation, continuous improvement and technology-led business transformation.

  • Lead, mentor and develop UK-based and offshore technical teams, working closely with business stakeholders and Product Owners.

Key Skills & Experience

  • Proven experience as a CTO, Head of Technology, Engineering Director or equivalent senior technical leader, ideally in a hands-on capacity.

  • Strong expertise across Microsoft Azure, cloud architecture and enterprise technology.

  • Hands-on knowledge of AI technologies and tools, including Claude.

  • Technical background in C#/.NET Core, REST APIs, API Management and microservices.

  • Experience with Elasticsearch, NoSQL databases, Azure Service Bus and Azure Functions.

  • Experience building and scaling large-scale data, analytics and eCommerce platforms.

  • Track record of leading technology transformation, Agile product development and engineering teams.

  • Strong commercial awareness, strategic thinking and stakeholder management, with the ability to translate business objectives into practical technology solutions.

Job Details

Company
Michael James Associates
Location
City, London, United Kingdom EC1A2
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
GBP Annual
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