20 of 20 Lead Jobs in Essex

so that governments, nation states, armed forces and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments. Role Purpose We are seeking a highly experienced and driven Lead RF Systems Engineer/Technical Lead to join our growing capability team focused on development of RF systems. This role is ideal for a systems-level thinker with deep expertise … Provide technical leadership across Sense & Effect development projects, from early-stage R&D (TRL 2-4) through to advanced technology demonstrators (TRL5/6 and beyond). Systems Engineering : Lead the development of RF system architectures, including trade-off studies balancing performance, cost, time, and risk. Multi-Disciplinary Integration : Bring together specialists in antennas, RF components, signal processing, electronics, firmware … delivery with project milestones and quality standards. Innovation : Contribute to the development of new RF system concepts, supporting early-stage innovation, proof-of-principle activities, and feasibility studies. Mentorship : Lead, mentor, and inspire engineers across the team, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement. Essential Skills & Experience Strong background in RF systems engineering, particularly in Radar and/ More ❯

Job Description: Software Team Leader The Opportunity Leonardo are looking for a Software Team Leader to join our Integrated Sensors & Protection line of Business, we are developing and innovating with the latest methods, tools and techniques to develop new capabilities that are at the forefront of what is possible today. You would be leading the team developing Leonardo's operationally … Operate in a tool supported formal way within an Agile framework. Leadership, development and line management of software team members. Co-develop plans working within a cycle planning process. Lead agile ceremonies. Define and maintain development eco-systems for the team. Lead in a continuous improvement environment. Represent the software team with stakeholders. Innovate as a key senior contributor and More ❯

Head of AI/AI Architect/AI Team Lead Remote (Candidate must be based in the UK) £65k-£80k + solid bonus + potential for equity. A leading technology driven business is seeking an exceptional AI leader to shape, scale and take ownership of their AI strategy, both internally and their client offering. This role sits at the intersection … world business challenges. Establishing scalable ML/AI pipelines and infrastructure, working closely with data engineering and DevOps functions (Kubernetes, MLflow, Vertex AI, etc.). Acting as a thought leader, identifying new AI use cases and communicating technical vision to executive stakeholders and cross-functional teams. Champion ethical AI principles, ensuring fairness, transparency, and robustness in deployed models. What we … AWS) and deploying AI/ML systems at scale. Strong knowledge of MLOps practices and infrastructure including CI/CD, model versioning, orchestration, and monitoring. A collaborative and inspiring leader who brings out the best in technical teams and communicates complex concepts to diverse audiences. Why This Role Stands Out: This opportunity will enable you to lead transformative AI products More ❯

Lead Software Developer Location: Romford, Essex (Hybrid - 2 days in office, 3 days remote, office-based training) Permanent We're looking for a technically strong and people-focused Lead Developer to guide a small team of developers in delivering impactful low-code solutions. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in Outsystems or traditional development to step into … year, chosen by you and taken during work hours Private healthcare (taxable benefit) Frequent company and team events Excellent pension plan: 5% employee contribution, 10% employer contribution Key Responsibilities Lead and mentor a team of two developers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment. Oversee the full software delivery lifecycle, from planning and design to deployment and support. Deliver enterprise … Essential Skills & Experience: Experience in software development (low-code or traditional development environments considered). Strong knowledge of SQL, Agile/Scrum, and the software delivery lifecycle. Ready to lead the charge in low-code innovation? Apply now and bring your leadership and technical expertise to a team that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Adecco acts as an employment More ❯

Are you ready to lead the future of global genomics data sharing? The European Nucleotide Archive (ENA), a cornerstone of the international genomics community, is searching for a leader to guide its evolution in an era of unprecedented genomics driven scientific discovery. This is a unique opportunity to shape the way genomic information is preserved, shared, and leveraged to address … advancing model organism genomics driven research. The European Nucleotide Archive (ENA) provides essential foundational data services to the world and underpins many major global data resources. As the Team Leader for ENA and BioSamples, you will oversee one of the world's largest and most vital bioinformatics resources, ensuring its continued impact and relevance in a changing scientific and technological … utility of ENA's resources. Sustainability and Scalability : Keep abreast of community technological trends and pioneer service innovations to ensure the long-term scalability and sustainability of ENA, and lead infrastructure, operational planning, and service delivery to manage ENA's exponential data growth. Advocacy and Outreach : Champion ENA's role in enabling breakthroughs in genomics, fostering awareness and support among More ❯

Lead Technologist £85000 GBP Hybrid WORKING Location: Chelmsford, Central London, Greater London - United Kingdom Type: Permanent Lead Technologist - Artificial Intelligence & ML Location: Chelmsford (Hybrid: 2 days onsite/week + occasional SE travel) Salary: up to £85,000 + 10% bonus Hours: 37 per week Role Overview: This strategic role is suited to an experienced AI/ML professional who … Support for security clearance and long-term career growth in the defence sector For more information, please apply below or contact me directly. Reference: AMC/SCA/LTT Lead Technologist Reference: AMC/SCA/LTT Postcode: CM1 #shca More ❯

Description: Your impact Are you a Systems Engineer who loves contributing to the UKs Defence Industry and making impactful change? We are recruiting for a number of Chief/Lead Systems Engineers from a variety of backgrounds and skillsets, working on real engineering problems, designing and developing solutions that sit at the heart of our products. We have vacancies at … both our Southampton and Basildon sites. As the Chief/Lead Systems Engineer you will act as the focal point for Systems Engineering Governance and trend our Systems Engineering capability in a positive direction. You will support Systems Engineering capability and improvement matters across the Business Areas, providing proactive guidance to senior stakeholders on Systems Thinking and Methods for adoption … promote a culture of continual learning and improvement, acting as a change agent for systems engineering What you'll bring You will have proven experience as a Chief/Lead Engineer (or role with similar responsibilities), with the following attributes: Experience in applying governance and guidance on Systems Engineering LCM process Experience working in Integrated Project Teams delivering Engineering artefacts More ❯

Lead Control Systems Engineer (Control Systems Integration) Our expanding business is currently offering numerous exciting opportunities for prospective employees. Job Description As a Lead Control Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for the full life cycle delivery of the project in both technical compliance and quality. Attending meetings with clients to discuss the design, surveys, software programming, configuration, testing and … commissioning. As a Lead Control Systems Engineer, you will bring an innovative approach to problem solving, you will be working with highly skilled engineers to help you develop and succeed in your career. You will also be responsible for managing and motivating a team of engineers to get the best delivery output. This includes mentoring our graduates and apprentices. The … programming SCADA systems like Siemens, Rockwell or Wonderware HMI/SCADA platforms. UK Sites commissioning (which may involve short periods away from home) What we require from you: Previous Lead control systems experience ( 5 years+ ) Software Engineering Degree and/or Electrical qualifications Experience with Allen Bradley, Siemens Mitsubishi PLC’s or experience of SCADA systems like Wonderware, Iconics, Schneider More ❯

Lead Data Engineer Location: Romford, Essex We have a fantastic opportunity for a Lead Data Engineer to lead a team within a global organisation with offices in Romford, Essex. This team's focus is on developing a portfolio of business intelligence services and products that support their customers' needs. The ideal candidate will have experience with Azure Databricks. Duties of More ❯

Embedded Software Team Lead Location: South of Cambridge Type: Permanent, Full-Time | Hybrid working Salary: £75,000 - £80,000 depending on experience Sector: Embedded Systems, Communications, Sensing, Defence, Healthcare - The Company Our client is a well established technology consultancy SME operating with defence, aerospace, medical and consumer electronics. The Role They're seeking a capable and experienced Embedded Software Team … Leader to manage a small sub-team (around 4-5 engineers) within a wider multidisciplinary software group. This is a hands-on leadership role that combines project delivery and technical work with line management responsibilities. You'll contribute directly to embedded software projects while guiding and mentoring team members, shaping best practices, and helping to steer the technology roadmap. Key … to deliver client solutions The Ideal Candidate: We're looking for a well-rounded engineer with a strong foundation in embedded systems and a proven ability to support and lead others. You should bring a mix of the following skills and experiences: Solid experience in embedded software development, ideally including: Bare-metal programming RTOS and/or embedded Linux environments More ❯

Lead Research Scientist - Knowledge & Semantics ££60,000 - £70,000 GBP + Bonus & Package Onsite WORKING Location: Chelmsford, East of England - United Kingdom Type: Permanent Job Title: Lead Research Scientist - Knowledge & Semantics Location: Chelmsford Job Type: Full-time Permanent Clearance Requirement: Candidates must be eligible for UK security clearance Overview: A leading technology and innovation consultancy is seeking a Lead Research … You'll work in multi-disciplinary AI teams , collaborating with internal stakeholders, academic partners, and SMEs, delivering real-world applications of advanced ML techniques and semantic technologies. Key Responsibilities: Lead and shape innovative research in NLP, LLMs, and graph-based machine learning. Oversee the technical delivery of R&D projects, from concept through to prototypes and demonstrators. Prepare technical documentation More ❯

Lead Research Scientist - AI £70,000 GBP 10 percent bonus Hybrid WORKING Location: Chelmsford, Central London, Greater London - United Kingdom Type: Permanent Senior Research Scientist Location: Chelmsford, UK Salary: £70k Job Type: Full-time, Permanent - Hybrid About the Role You will: Lead technical delivery of research projects and guide junior researchers Design and implement proof-of-concept demonstrators and prototypes More ❯

Lead Technologist - Artificial Intelligence & ML £85,000 GBP Hybrid WORKING Location: Chelmsford, East of England - United Kingdom Type: Permanent Lead AI & Machine Learning Technologist Location: Great Baddow | Hybrid (2 days onsite) | Salary up to £85,000 + 10% bonus | SC Clearable A leading defence technology organisation is seeking a Lead AI & Machine Learning Technologist to join their expanding Data and … Decision Support capability. This role offers the opportunity to lead complex AI research projects spanning reinforcement learning, NLP and large language models, knowledge graphs, and AI applications in radar, sonar, and remote sensing. About the Opportunity The successful candidate will work within a 35-strong AI/ML team comprising approximately 25 scientists and 10 product engineers. This hands-on … assurance on bids and publications, mentoring junior researchers, and influencing research direction. Collaboration with academic partners and internal stakeholders across government and commercial sectors will be key. Key Responsibilities Lead delivery of complex AI research and development projects Provide engineering assurance on proposals, publications, and technical deliverables Mentor and guide junior team members Present technical outcomes to both technical and More ❯

Colchester/Hybrid or Remote - United Kingdom Job Title: Oracle HCM Functional Lead Hours: Full time (40-hours per week) Reports to: VP - Delivery Department: Delivery We are seeking an experienced Oracle HCM Functional Lead to oversee the implementation, configuration, and support of Oracle Human Capital Management (HCM) Cloud solutions. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Oracle HCM … modules, strong business acumen in HR processes, and the ability to lead functional teams and drive project success. You will also have a responsibility to grow the practice and run pre-sales engagement as we build our capability in this area, with a commercial mentality. The role has good development opportunities for the right candidate move into a practice lead … expect to be welcomed into a culture of innovation, agility and teamwork with a group that are known for their excellence in delivery and happy customers. Key responsibilities include: Lead end-to-end implementation and enhancement of Oracle HCM Cloud modules (Core HR, Payroll, Talent Management, Benefits, Absence Management, etc.). Work with business stakeholders to gather requirements, map processes More ❯

Lead Technologist - AI & Machine Learning £85,000 GBP + Bonus Onsite WORKING Location: Chelmsford, East of England - United Kingdom Type: Permanent Job Title: Lead Technologist - AI & Machine Learning Chelmsford (Hybrid) Up tp £85k + Bonus We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Technologist to join a growing Data and Decision Support capability, working on cutting-edge AI and … and hands-on assurance responsibilities, with opportunities to shape innovation in areas such as NLP, reinforcement learning, computer vision, graph neural networks, and sensor-based AI systems. Key Responsibilities: Lead the technical delivery of complex AI/ML projects, overseeing the preparation and review of technical reports, proposals, and supporting documentation. Identify opportunities for novel research and potential academic or More ❯

Lead Embedded Software Engineer (80% hands-on) Technical Consultancy - South Cambridge Hybrid To C£80K + 25 days holiday + Private medical + Pension + Company Bonus + more. Bringing a solid background in Embedded Software development (C/C++) and with DSP knowledge you will join a thriving Technical Consultancy where youll combine hands-on technical delivery and people … . This dynamic Consultancy works across sectors such as Defence, Healthcare, Industrial and Communications delivering solutions that combine embedded software, electronics, FPGA, Cloud and system level functionality. The Lead Embedded Software Engineer should bring: A solid academic background. Extensive hands-on experience with embedded software development in C/C++. Knowledge of Bare metal and RTOS environments. Experience with DSP … and Embedded Linux. Proven line management experience of small teams (around 3-7 people). In this role the successful Lead Embedded Software Engineer will primarily contribute directly to engineering work; will provide line management and support project planning as well as helping to shape software processes and the technology roadmap. Projects will span a wide range of applications from More ❯

Lead Embedded Software Engineer (80% hands-on) – South Cambridge – Hybrid – To C£80K + 25 days holiday + Private medical + Pension + Company Bonus + more. Bringing a solid background in Embedded Software development (C/C++) and with DSP knowledge you will join a thriving Technical Consultancy where you’ll combine hands-on technical delivery and people leadership … . This dynamic Consultancy works across sectors such as Defence, Healthcare, Industrial and Communications – delivering solutions that combine embedded software, electronics, FPGA, Cloud and system level functionality. The Lead Embedded Software Engineer should bring: A solid academic background. Extensive hands-on experience with embedded software development in C/C++. Knowledge of Bare metal and RTOS environments. Experience with DSP … people). An understanding of commercial and delivery pressures as gained from experience working within a Consultancy environment would be great to see. In this role the successful Lead Embedded Software Engineer will primarily contribute directly to engineering work; will provide line management and support project planning as well as helping to shape software processes and the technology roadmap. Projects More ❯

and treating everyone with respect. Our focus is on putting customers first, keeping our promises, and considering long-term sustainability in all our decisions. We are currently seeking a Lead Deal Architect/Solution Manager with a focus on designing and developing tailored IT Managed Service Solutions to meet the unique needs of our clients. In this role, you will … engagements. Experience of sales processes including ITT/RFP qualification, ITT/RFP responses, proposal development, presentations, contract negotiation, and closure. Self-motivation and initiative. Ability to inspire and lead teams. Deep knowledge of IT and industry standards (for example, ITIL, IT4IT, LEAN). Ability to build relationships and communicate effectively at senior/board levels. Skill in influencing the More ❯

Lead Research Scientist - Knowledge & Semantics ££60,000 - £70,000 GBP + Bonus & Package Onsite WORKING Location: Chelmsford, East of England - United Kingdom Type: Permanent Job Title: Lead Research Scientist - Knowledge & Semantics Location: Chelmsford Job Type: Full-time Permanent Clearance Requirement: Candidates must be eligible for UK security clearance Overview: A leading technology and innova... More ❯

Lead Technologist - Artificial Intelligence & ML £85,000 GBP Hybrid WORKING Location: Chelmsford, East of England - United Kingdom Type: Permanent Lead AI & Machine Learning Technologist Location: Great Baddow Hybrid (2 days onsite) Salary up to £85,000 + 10% bonus SC Clearable A leading defence technology organisation is seeking a Lead AI & Machine Learning Technologist to join their expanding click apply More ❯