Head of Engineering

Head of Engineering

Data Engineering - Engineering Leadership - Azure - Up to £110,000

Hybrid / Mostly Remote - Midlands-based (preferred)

This organisation is entering a significant growth phase and is currently preparing for large, high-profile public-sector project that will materially scale its technology and engineering landscape.

The engineering function is being reshaped to support this next phase. Historically, senior leaders have worn multiple hats across architecture and delivery, this role has been designed differently. The focus is now on strong, strategic engineering leadership, with less emphasis on hands-on technical ownership and more on guiding teams, setting standards, and ensuring delivery at scale.

There is also clear long-term progression, with scope for this role to evolve into a broader Engineering Director position within the next 12-18 months.

You will work with:

• Senior stakeholders across Technology and the wider business
• Engineering Managers and Team Leads across Data and Software disciplines
• Multiple engineering squads, including an established near-shore function
• Leadership peers shaping engineering strategy, delivery, and growth

What the role involves:

• Leadership of 30 engineers across Data and Software Engineering
• Oversight of multiple squads, with a mix of direct and dotted-line management
• Setting engineering standards, ways of working and delivery expectations
• Providing senior-level challenge and guidance to engineers and managers
• Ensuring engineering outcomes align with business and programme goals
• Playing a key role in shaping the future structure of the engineering function

Technology environment (for context):

• .NET
• SQL Server-based platforms
• Databricks
• Microsoft Azure

Benefits & package:

• Hybrid working: teams are largely remote
• In-office collaboration typically 1-2 times per month, mainly for workshops
• Occasional travel to other UK offices and near-shore locations
• Strong internal visibility and long-term career progression

Key experience required:

• Senior leadership experience within Data Engineering (essential)
• Background leading engineering teams at Head-of or equivalent level
• Broader exposure to Software Engineering environments (.NET desirable)
• Experience managing engineering delivery across multiple teams or squads
• Comfortable operating at a senior, strategic level rather than hands-on
• Strong people leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills

Interested?

This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-impact leadership role during a critical growth period, with genuine progression baked into the position.

Apply now or send your CV directly to be considered