Senior Engineering Manager
Sector: Software EngineeringReference: BBBH175805_1791214231Senior Engineering Manager (AI) - DV Clearable - 5 Days On-SiteGrowing people, teams, and modern engineering capability in an AI‐enabled worldWe're looking for a Senior Engineering Manager (AI) to support, grow, and enable high‐performing engineering teams, with a strong focus on AI‐assisted development, engineering acceleration, and modern ways of working.
This is a senior, people‐focused leadership role for someone who brings deep credibility from a software engineering background and is ready to lead through coaching, influence, and judgement rather than hands‐on delivery. You'll play a key role in shaping how teams adopt AI in practice - focusing not just on tools, but on behaviours, standards, and sustainable delivery.
The organisation is building momentum in AI but remains at an early stage of maturity. This creates ambiguity, complexity, and genuine opportunity. The role suits someone curious, adaptable, and resilient, who enjoys helping teams learn, evolve, and perform better over time.
What you'll be doingYour focus is on enabling people and teams, while helping the organisation use AI in a way that genuinely improves outcomes.
You will:
Provide leadership, coaching, and support to engineering teams delivering AI‐enabled products and platformsAct as a visible and approachable engineering leader, shaping team culture, collaboration, and professional standardsSupport the adoption of AI‐assisted development practices, balancing acceleration with quality and sustainabilityWork closely with senior engineers and technical leads to influence technical direction without needing to be the most senior specialist in the roomHelp shape engineering ways of working, particularly where AI introduces new opportunities or constraintsSupport teams operating in secure or constrained environments, balancing governance with delivery pragmatismTranslate technical concepts - including architecture, tooling, and AI‐related workflows - for non‐technical stakeholdersBuild strong relationships across engineering, product, and delivery communitiesIdentify opportunities to improve productivity, resilience, and consistency through better practices and collaborationSupport teams through change, ambiguity, and shifting priorities, keeping focus on outcomesWhat we're looking forThis role is ideal for someone who has earned their credibility in engineering and now finds their impact through leadership and influence.
Essential experience: A strong background as a software engineer, with significant experience as an individual contributorDemonstrable experience leading, supporting, or influencing engineers in delivery environmentsPractical exposure to AI‐enabled software development, including acceleration and experimentationAt least 12 months' experience working in or alongside AI‐focused teamsSolid understanding of modern software engineering and infrastructure practicesComfortable operating where processes and patterns are still formingAble to balance technical realities with organisational and people considerationsClear, confident communicator with credibility across stakeholder groupsResilient, adaptable, and confident leading without complete certaintyDesirable experienceExperience supporting or observing formal engineering management, even if not previously a full line managerBackground in large‐scale or complex engineering organisationsExposure to AI acceleration tools or emerging AI‐assisted workflowsFamiliarity with Python and modern software or infrastructure stacksExperience working in secure, regulated, or restricted environmentsBackground in areas such as platform engineering, infrastructure, FinOps, or large technology estatesIf you care about how engineering teams work, enjoy leading through trust and credibility, and are motivated by helping others succeed in a changing technical landscape, this role offers real scope and impact. Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Vertage Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.