10 of 10 Software Engineering Manager Jobs in the South West

of technical direction. Hybrid working with a vibrant Bristol-based office (3 days per week). Employee-owned business with generous benefits and purpose-led values. Were recruiting a Software Engineering Manager to lead a talented platform team and drive the technical evolution of a mission-led organisation. Youll be responsible for shaping the long-term technology … and leading technical teams. Strong background in technical project management and transformation. Experience with high-volume, mission-critical systems. Solid understanding of change management. What youll be doing As Software Engineering Manager, youll lead a team of seven and work closely with the Managing Director and wider leadership team. Youll assess the current technical ecosystem, identify opportunities … companys Data Protection Officer. Youll also contribute to budgeting and strategic planning, and where appropriate, lead by example with hands-on coding, peer review, and setting technical standards. This Software Engineering Manager role is central to the companys mission and impact goals, with sustainability and ethical decision-making embedded in every aspect of the work. What youll More ❯

Contract: Software Engineering Manager - Greenfield Pension Platform Day Rate: £700 Outside IR35 Contract Industry: Financial Services Location: Bristol - Hybrid (1-2 days onsite) About the Role We are supporting a leading FTSE100 firm on a major greenfield initiative: the creation of a new and innovative pension product platform. This is a high-impact, long-term programme (running … until 2026) with significant opportunity to shape architecture, engineering practices, and delivery. The Software Engineering Manager will play a pivotal role, combining engineering management with elements of technical leadership. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders to define the technical roadmap, then lead and grow a cross-functional squad to deliver the platform. Key Responsibilities … Partner with the Head of Software and Solution Architect to define the technical roadmap and architecture in the first 3 months. Guide and influence technical decisions, ensuring robust and scalable solutions. Build, manage, and support a cross-functional squad (5-7 engineers across front-end, back-end, BA, and solution architecture). Drive engineering best practices, mentoring and More ❯

Senior Project Manager - Defence, Software Engineering Senior Project Manager - Defence, Software Engineering The location of the role is Bristol (hybrid working) . The duration of the contract is 6 months . The pay rate on offer is 95 per hour (via Umbrella agency - inside IR35) . Security Clearance: must hold SC clearance/SC … cleared candidates only Role Summary We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the transformation of a complex, high-profile, and mission-critical project As a key member of the Programme Delivery Team, you will be accountable for day-to-day project execution, leading a multi-disciplinary team to achieve successful outcomes across time, cost, and quality … using tools such as MS Project, Primavera, or equivalent to track progress, manage dependencies, and ensure delivery against milestones. Stakeholder Management: Ability to engage and manage diverse stakeholders including engineering teams, vendors, customers, and senior leadership. Risk & Issue Management: Skilled in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks throughout the project lifecycle. Budget & Resource Management: Experience managing multi-million-pound budgets More ❯

Senior Project Manager - Defence, Software Engineering Senior Project Manager - Defence, Software Engineering The location of the role is Bristol (hybrid working) . The duration of the contract is 6 months . The pay rate on offer is £95 per hour (via Umbrella agency - inside IR35) . Security Clearance: must hold SC clearance/SC … cleared candidates only Role Summary We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the transformation of a complex, high-profile, and mission-critical project As a key member of the Programme Delivery Team, you will be accountable for day-to-day project execution, leading a multi-disciplinary team to achieve successful outcomes across time, cost, and quality … using tools such as MS Project, Primavera, or equivalent to track progress, manage dependencies, and ensure delivery against milestones. Stakeholder Management: Ability to engage and manage diverse stakeholders including engineering teams, vendors, customers, and senior leadership. Risk & Issue Management: Skilled in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks throughout the project lifecycle. Budget & Resource Management: Experience managing multi-million-pound budgets More ❯

HL are looking for an experienced and talented Senior Software Engineering Manager to lead an Active Savings product development team in building market-leading solutions for our clients. The Savings application allows HL clients to easily deposit cash into a selection of savings accounts offered by partner banks. It is a bespoke development project with several functional … chance to make a genuine impact within one of the UK's most innovative and digitally focused businesses. What You'll Be Doing Lead and inspire a cross-functional engineering team (c.25-30 people across 5 squads) to deliver high-quality software for the Active Savings tribe. Provide structured leadership that ensures consistent delivery, productivity, engagement, and team … wellbeing. Foster a culture of technical excellence, purpose, and innovation aligned with HL's values and our regulated environment. Support the Head of Software Engineering to prepare for a next-generation replatforming of our core trading and customer systems. Recruit, develop, and retain top engineering talent, nurturing a high-performance culture with psychological safety at its core. More ❯

Senior Project Manager - Defence, Software EngineeringSenior Project Manager - Defence, Software Engineering The location of the role is Bristol (hybrid working) . The duration of the contract is 6 months . The pay rate on offer is £95 per hour (via Umbrella agency - inside IR35) . Security Clearance: must hold SC clearance, or be willing and … eligible to undergo the process Role Summary We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the transformation of a complex, high-profile, and mission-critical project As a key member of the Programme Delivery Team, you will be accountable for day-to-day project execution, leading a multi-disciplinary team to achieve successful outcomes across time, cost … using tools such as MS Project, Primavera, or equivalent to track progress, manage dependencies, and ensure delivery against milestones. Stakeholder Management: Ability to engage and manage diverse stakeholders including engineering teams, vendors, customers, and senior leadership. Risk & Issue Management: Skilled in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks throughout the project lifecycle. Budget & Resource Management: Experience managing multi-million-pound budgets More ❯

Salary: up to £90,000 dependent on experience HL are looking for a talented Software Engineering Manager to lead a Pensions & Retirement product development team in building market leading solutions for our clients. This is an opportunity to join the UK's number one investment services company, looking after over £180bn billion in assets on behalf of … your chance to genuinely stamp your mark on one of the UK's most innovative and digital-focused businesses. What You'll Be Doing Leading a cross functional product engineering team Supporting the growth of our Software Engineers Driving technical delivery, continuous improvement and innovation Partnering closely with technical/business leaders and teams to understand business processes … D, understand how to keep your team motivated and build a strong culture based on psychological safety Able to manage ambiguity and seek clarity through collaboration and communication Strong software engineering background, able to define and communicate complex architectural concepts to non-technical stakeholders Tech Stack AWS/TypeScript/Terraform IaC Java/Kubernetes/Oracle DB More ❯

Senior Project Manager - Defence, Software Engineering Senior Project Manager - Defence, Software Engineering The location of the role is Bristol (hybrid working) . The duration of the contract is 6 months . The pay rate on offer is £95 per hour (via Umbrella agency - inside IR35) click apply for full job details More ❯

Salary: up to £90,000 dependent on experience HL are looking for a talented Software Engineering Manager to lead a Pensions & Retirement product development team in building market leading solutions for our clients. This is an opportunity to join the UK's number one investment services company, looking after over £180bn billion in assets on behalf of More ❯

of technical direction. Hybrid working with a vibrant Bristol-based office (3 days per week). Employee-owned business with generous benefits and purpose-led values. Were recruiting a Software Engineering Manager to lead a talented platform team and drive the technical evolution of a mission-led organisation click apply for full job details More ❯