1 to 25 of 37 Cost Optimisation Jobs in the North of England

Senior Consultant - IT Cost Optimisation Up to £70,000 + bonus + benefits Remote with travel to client site London, Manchester, Glasgow Brief I've partnered with a leading organisation who are expanding their Cost and Value team by bringing in an experienced Senior Consultant to help clients unlock the full potential of their technology. … stakeholders across industries to: Shape the strategic role of technology within an organisation. Build robust, data-driven business cases for change and transformation. Analyse and optimise IT total cost of ownership (TCO). Help clients modernise operating models, sourcing strategies, and investment planning. Support major initiatives like mergers & acquisitions, digital transformation, and strategic cost reduction. What … building relationships with senior stakeholders. What You'll Get A diverse range of projects across sectors, from strategy to execution. Exposure to cutting-edge thinking in cost optimisation, TBM, and tech transformation. Opportunities to lead client engagements , develop thought leadership, and shape internal initiatives. A strong learning and development culture with training, certifications, and mentorship. Clear pathways More ❯

Senior Consultant - IT Cost Optimisation Up to £70,000 + bonus + benefits Remote with travel to client site London, Manchester, Glasgow Brief I've partnered with a leading organisation who are expanding their Cost and Value team by bringing in an experienced Senior Consultant to help clients unlock the full potential of their technology. … stakeholders across industries to: Shape the strategic role of technology within an organisation. Build robust, data-driven business cases for change and transformation. Analyse and optimise IT total cost of ownership (TCO). Help clients modernise operating models, sourcing strategies, and investment planning. Support major initiatives like mergers & acquisitions, digital transformation, and strategic cost reduction. What … building relationships with senior stakeholders. What You'll Get A diverse range of projects across sectors, from strategy to execution. Exposure to cutting-edge thinking in cost optimisation, TBM, and tech transformation. Opportunities to lead client engagements , develop thought leadership, and shape internal initiatives. A strong learning and development culture with training, certifications, and mentorship. Clear pathways More ❯

Job Title: Senior Analyst FinOps (On-Premise IT Optimisation) Location: Sheffield (Hybrid 3 days onsite per week) About the Role: Were looking for a Senior Analyst with a strong background in IT cost optimisation and FinOps to join a globally operating technology function. In this role, youll help drive critical cost transparency and rightsizing … insights, models, and reporting that inform strategic decisions around IT infrastructure usage and costs. Key Responsibilities: Lead and support FinOps initiatives focused on on-premise infrastructure cost optimisation (e.g. servers, storage, databases, mainframes, PCs, software licences) Design and implement initiatives to drive rightsizing and reuse, reducing datacentre footprint, energy use, and spend Collaborate with stakeholders to gather … operational data What Were Looking For: 2+ years' experience in FinOps, with a focus on on-prem, hybrid, or cloud cost management Familiarity with one or more optimisation techniques: software licence reduction, hardware decommissioning, storage/application rationalisation, or compute optimisation Understanding of Technology Business Management (TBM) and internal IT cost recharge models Strong More ❯

/CD tools Deep understanding of containerisation technologies and orchestration with Kubernetes in production environments Experience with multi-cloud architectures and hybrid cloud solutions Knowledge of cost optimisation strategies for cloud resources Experience with advanced Azure services such as Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Synapse Analytics, or Azure Cognitive Services Azure certifications, such as Azure Solutions Architect More ❯

and Third-Party Management Implement cloud financial management strategies, identifying and working with workload teams to implement financial efficiencies through robust processes and efficiency plans. Design cost optimisation frameworks and monitoring mechanisms across all of the organisation cloud platforms. Create transparent cloud spend reporting and accountability processes across the organisation workloads working with owners to implement and … and services for department, including reviewing and approving specifications or statements of works, selecting suppliers, accountability for delivery of quality outputs, meeting delivery timescales. Giving full consideration to cost, specification, maintenance and support to ensure the overall needs of the business are met from an departmental perspective, and that they are aligned with the business and DDaT strategic … and Azure platforms Strong knowledge of DevOps, cloud-native architectures, and modern application development Expertise in cloud governance, security, and compliance frameworks Demonstrated experience in FinOps and cloud cost management Experience in senior leadership roles, with a track record of effective management of teams. Desirable Experience leading cloud services in regulated industries, such as health or central/ More ❯

able to translate business needs into technical solutions. SC-level UK Government clearance (or ability to obtain). Nice-to-haves: Containerisation (Docker/Kubernetes), cloud cost optimisation (FinOps), cloud security frameworks, and Cloudflare developer platform experience. Certifications: Cloudflare Certified, Microsoft Azure (AZ-104/AZ-305), AWS Solutions Architect. Why this role: Be part of a More ❯

able to translate business needs into technical solutions. SC-level UK Government clearance (or ability to obtain). Nice-to-haves: Containerisation (Docker/Kubernetes), cloud cost optimisation (FinOps), cloud security frameworks, and Cloudflare developer platform experience. Certifications: Cloudflare Certified, Microsoft Azure (AZ-104/AZ-305), AWS Solutions Architect. Why this role: Be part of a More ❯

product teams with architectural insight and direction. • Driving the adoption of Infrastructure as Code (IaC), DevSecOps and cloud-native solutions. • Enabling effective cloud security, compliance, and cost optimisation through automation and best practice. • Managing and maintaining the Group cloud platform, enabling technology functions to maintain a well-architected, secure-by-design, and optimised cloud estate. Your day … anytime health line for unlimited nurse advice Our Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme A salary sacrifice Ride to Work scheme where you can save 26-40% on the cost of a new bike and accessories Access 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to our Employee Assistance Programme for practical advice and information covering a wide range More ❯

/CD pipelines in collaboration with DevOps and Security teams, with a focus on traceability and regulatory controls. Manage, monitor, and optimize cloud infrastructure across GCP, ensuring resilience, cost-efficiency, and data security. Collaborate closely with infrastructure, architecture, and cybersecurity teams to meet internal risk, compliance, and governance requirements. Support live systems, perform root cause analysis, and implement … Golang and Python. Experience with Liquibase or similar tools for database change management and version control. Hands-on experience with GCP, including cloud-native services, networking, IAM, and cost optimization. Experience with other cloud providers such as AWS is desirable. Proven experience with DevOps practices, including Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform), CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab More ❯

/CD pipelines in collaboration with DevOps and Security teams, with a focus on traceability and regulatory controls. Manage, monitor, and optimize cloud infrastructure across AWS , ensuring resilience, cost-efficiency, and data security. Collaborate closely with infrastructure, architecture, and cybersecurity teams to meet internal risk, compliance, and governance requirements. Support live systems, perform root cause analysis, and implement … and Python . Experience with Liquibase or similar tools for database change management and version control. Hands-on experience with AWS , including cloud-native services, networking, IAM, and cost optimization. Experience with other cloud providers such as GCP is desirable. Proven experience with DevOps practices , including Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform), CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab More ❯

re looking for a hands-on Technical Lead - Cloud Platforms to join a talented team. This is your chance to make a real impact -leading the design, build, and optimisation of cutting-edge cloud infrastructure that will power the next generation of our products and services. What You'll Be Doing Design and implement scalable, secure, and resilient cloud … and automation Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver greenfield solutions Mentor junior engineers and act as the team's technical authority Ensure performance, security, and cost optimisation across platforms What We're Looking For Proven experience as a Technical Lead, Lead Cloud Engineer, or Senior Cloud Engineer Strong hands-on expertise with Azure and Google Cloud More ❯

improve the environments using tools like Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights. Governance & Policy: Implement and maintain RBAC, Policies, Blueprints (or equivalent governance approaches), tagging strategies, and cost control measures. Security First: Embed secure design principles into everything you build; support identity and access management, key vault integration, and vulnerability management. Collaboration & Enablement: Work with delivery teams … to hybrid cloud setups (e.g., on-prem integration or restricted networks) Awareness of enterprise controls (NCSC/Cyber Essentials, NIST, or similar frameworks) Understanding of cloud cost optimisation and FinOps practices Familiarity with supporting data/AI pipelines or platform integrations (e.g., Azure Data Factory, Databricks, OpenAI) Exposure to other cloud environments (AWS, Google Cloud) Behaviours Proactive More ❯

of the clients Databricks platform (AWS is preferred but open to Azure.GCP experience also), utilising Python and SQL, contribute to CI/CD pipelines, strategy development, cost optimisation and data governance frameworks. Job duties of the Data Engineering Manager: Manage a team of eight engineers, helping to mentor and coach the team. Manage the adoption of automated … new delivery roadmap. Contribute to the development of a new Databricks system in AWS (AWS experience is preferred but they are open to managers with Azure experience). Cost optimisation. Establish data governance frameworks for secure handling of delivery information. Requirements of the Data Engineering Manager: 6+ years experience in a hands on data engineer role, with over More ❯

of the clients Databricks platform (AWS is preferred but open to Azure.GCP experience also), utilising Python and SQL, contribute to CI/CD pipelines, strategy development, cost optimisation and data governance frameworks. Job duties of the Data Engineering Manager: Manage a team of eight engineers, helping to mentor and coach the team. Manage the adoption of automated … new delivery roadmap. Contribute to the development of a new Databricks system in AWS (AWS experience is preferred but they are open to managers with Azure experience). Cost optimisation. Establish data governance frameworks for secure handling of delivery information. Requirements of the Data Engineering Manager: 6+ years experience in a hands on data engineer role, with over More ❯

Own hiring, onboarding and team capability-building, ensuring the right talent and a smooth ramp-up of new engineers. Focus on a metrics- and outcome-driven mindset, leading cost optimization and observability improvements across the stack. Be an advocate for non-functional best practices, including logging, monitoring, alerting and performance tuning. Partner with senior leadership and cross-functional … drive and influence other teams Strong scripting/coding ability (Bash) and in any Programming Language (like Golang) Understanding of security best practices, SRE principles with focus on cost optimizations in cloud environments Ability to evaluate and implement modern platform tooling with extensive experience and in-depth knowledge of the Linux operating system for effective troubleshooting activities Problem More ❯

Job Title: Senior Analyst FinOps (On-Premise IT Optimisation) Location: Sheffield (Hybrid 3 days onsite per week) About the Role: Were looking for a Senior Analyst with a strong background in IT cost optimisation and FinOps to join a globally operating technology function. In this role, youll help drive critical cost transparency and rightsizing More ❯

in Microsoft Azure Leading design and implementation of Kubernetes-based solutions Creating clear and effective HLD/LLD documentation Advising on cloud strategy, security, performance, and cost optimisation Collaborating cross-functionally to implement new technologies and support future growth What We’re Looking For: Strong, hands-on experience in Azure architecture and design Expertise with Kubernetes and … principles Strong experience designing both HLD and LLD Excellent stakeholder communication and strategic thinking skills Bonus (Not Essential): Experience with Application Gateways Exposure to Cloudflare for performance and security optimisation What’s on Offer: Up to £90,000 basic salary (DOE) Excellent healthcare related benefits 25 days annual leave Hybrid working - 2 days a week in Leeds Opportunity to More ❯

and stress tests to ensure systems can handle high traffic and performance demands without failure. Infrastructure Management: Cloud infrastructure management: Manage AWS cloud resources and ensure proper scaling, cost optimization, resilience and environment consistency. Disaster recovery planning: Develop and maintain disaster recovery strategies to ensure quick recovery in case of catastrophic failures. Collaboration with Development Teams: Work with More ❯

facts, dimensions, star schemas). Collaborate with BI and Analytics teams to translate requirements into engineering solutions. Drive adoption of modern DevOps practices (CI/CD, cost optimisation, automation). Advocate for data across the business - this includes identifying opportunities for better insight and efficiency. Mentor junior engineers, raising coding standards and knowledge across the team. Lead … dimensional modelling (Kimball, Star Schema) and EDW solutions. Experience working with structured and unstructured data. Familiarity with cloud and DevOps practices - ie Azure, CI/CD pipelines, scaling, cost optimisation. Strong problem-solving and communication skills. Desirable Skills: Background in retail or e-commerce data environments. Experience with Google Analytics data integration. Why Join? This is more than More ❯

facts, dimensions, star schemas). Collaborate with BI and Analytics teams to translate requirements into engineering solutions. Drive adoption of modern DevOps practices (CI/CD, cost optimisation, automation). Advocate for data across the business - this includes identifying opportunities for better insight and efficiency. Mentor junior engineers, raising coding standards and knowledge across the team. Lead … dimensional modelling (Kimball, Star Schema) and EDW solutions. Experience working with structured and unstructured data. Familiarity with cloud and DevOps practices - ie Azure, CI/CD pipelines, scaling, cost optimisation. Strong problem-solving and communication skills. Desirable Skills: Background in retail or e-commerce data environments. Experience with Google Analytics data integration. Why Join? This is more than More ❯

designing, deploying, and maintaining cloud infrastructure and services on the Microsoft Azure platform. You will work closely with all areas of IT to ensure performance, compliance, security, and cost-efficiency of our cloud resources. You will also provide technical support and troubleshooting for our cloud-based applications and systems, and where appropriate, administration of other SaaS based systems … management, and security standards. Support the Technical Services Head and IT Director with cloud billing and reporting, as well as providing guidance on cloud cost optimisation strategies. Provide technical support and troubleshooting for our cloud-based applications and systems, such as, but not limited to our Ring Central telephone platform. Stay updated with the latest More ❯

and enhancing Enterprise Data Warehouse solutions . Leveraging knowledge of emerging technologies to solve modern business challenges. Championing cloud technology best practices including CI/CD, cost optimisation, and scaling strategies. Collaborating across teams to raise coding and technology standards. Skills & Experience You'll Need 5+ years' experience in a Data Engineering function. Strong background with Databricks More ❯

disaster recovery and business continuity plans. Automation and orchestration using scripts and infrastructure as code. Collaboration with internal teams and documentation of configurations and processes. Cloud cost optimisation while maintaining performance standards. Continuous improvement through technology evaluation and personal development. Onboarding and integration of new partner firms, including IT due diligence and remediation planning. Provision of quality More ❯

and automated testing best practices Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align with Evri's data strategy Maintain system resilience and accurate documentation Identify and implement cost optimisation strategies Establish data governance frameworks for secure data handling Support developer interviews and contribute to team growth Work closely with the Head of Data Engineering to align with strategic … goals Must-Have Experience: 8+ years in data engineering, including leadership experience Expert-level knowledge of the Databricks platform Advanced Python development for logistics and delivery optimisation Mastery of SQL for large-scale, nationwide operations Strong understanding of data modelling for parcel tracking systems Experience with both streaming and batch Spark workloads Proven ability to lead distributed teams in More ❯

for managing all indirect procurement activities, with a specific focus on Marketing, HR Services, IT, Consulting and Operating Supplies categories. You will play a pivotal role in driving cost efficiencies, ensuring supplier performance, and delivering best-in-class service to internal stakeholders. In addition, you will be leading projects, fostering a high-performing and collaborative environment. What does … the role involve? Lead sourcing strategies for indirect categories (e.g., HR, Marketing, IT) Deliver value through cost … savings, innovation, and risk mitigation Manage end-to-end sourcing (RFPs, supplier selection, negotiation). Maintain and improve supplier relationships and performance. Track spend and identify cost optimisation opportunities. Monitor procurement KPIs and drive continuous improvement. Partner with internal stakeholders to align procurement with business needs. Support regional/global procurement initiatives in local markets. Ensure compliance More ❯