Engineering Manager
Engineering Manager | Defence | SC Cleared
Hybrid (Portsmouth) 2-3 days a week
£100,000 - £110,000 basic salary per annum
SR2 is working with a long-standing delivery partner on a major public sector programme, supporting the delivery of modern, secure, cloud-native capabilities into a critical Defence environment.
We’re looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to lead a high-performing software engineering function across a large-scale, multi-workstream programme. This role combines hands-on technical leadership with strategic oversight, shaping engineering standards, mentoring teams, and driving high-quality delivery across complex systems.
You will play a key role in a flagship Defence initiative, working closely with stakeholders to deliver scalable, secure digital services in line with MOD standards.
Due to the nature of the work, active SC clearance is required and applicants must be single-British passport holders.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and develop a multidisciplinary engineering function, setting standards and best practices across delivery
Own engineering strategy across multiple Defence workstreams, aligning to wider programme and business goals
Oversee the design and delivery of cloud-native systems, including microservices, APIs, and secure integrations
Provide technical assurance, ensuring solutions meet security, compliance, and architectural standards
Drive DevOps maturity, CI/CD adoption, and engineering excellence across teams
Engage with senior stakeholders to shape delivery, roadmaps, and technical direction
Mentor engineers and team leads, building capability and improving performance across the function
Essential Skills / Experience:
Proven experience leading software engineering teams in complex, multi-system environments
Strong background in cloud-native development across AWS or Azure
Deep understanding of modern engineering practices including DevOps, CI/CD, TDD, and secure coding
Experience delivering within Defence, government, or highly regulated environments
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Desirable Skills:
Familiarity with MOD standards, accreditation, and secure delivery environments
Experience with event-driven architecture or domain-driven design
Background in hands-on engineering or technical delivery
The Details:
Type: Permanent
Location: Portsmouth, 2–3 days per week on-site
Clearance: Active SC required
Eligibility: British citizens only
Start: ASAP
Interested in applying for the role of Engineering Manager
Click apply and submit your CV or feel free to send an email with your CV and cover letter to adam.lockett@sr2rec.co.uk