Northern Ireland company Okto Technologies has said it plans to create 80 new jobs to fulfil its ambitious growth strategy.

The company is targeting 300pc growth over the next year. Headquartered in Lisburn, Okto Technologies already employs 100 people across its operations in Northern Ireland, London and Dublin. It provides companies with smart building technology.

Recently, Okto has won several contracts totalling more than £25m in value across the high-end residential and hospitality sectors. This is powering its expansion strategy.

The company is involved in the transformation of former London department store, The Whitely, into a luxury residence complex.

The Okto team will oversee the development and implementation of a full range of bespoke technologies at the complex. The tech ranges from building management systems, IT, AV, lighting, heating and security tools.

According to Philip Dowds, owner and managing director of Okto, projects such as this represent a great opportunity for up-and-coming IT specialists, engineers, project managers and recent graduates to develop their skills and accelerate their careers.

Okto is recruiting a full spectrum of positions including software developers, design engineers, project managers, quantity surveyors and solution architects.

“We’ve earned a reputation for excellence because of our drive to go beyond accepted boundaries. On top of that, our team and our technologies are trusted by some of the world’s top property developers who regard us as industry pioneers,” said Dowds.

“This equates to fast-track career opportunities for those who want to drive change and take the development of smart building and wellness technologies to the next level.”

Okto has celebrated its 30th year in business this year. Dowds said that the post-Covid landscape would continue to benefit his company as others adopt smart tech.

“Never before has the need for smart building technologies been so prevalent. As a future-focused organisation, this creates unparalleled opportunities for those who want to drive change and develop buildings which offer the optimum in terms of health, wellbeing, comfort, and peace of mind.”

Last March, the company added 20 new recruits to its Dublin team to expand its air filtration services offering.

For more information on the current roles available at Okto, see its website.

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