25 of 25 DemandTrendPermanent Head of Engineering Jobs in the UK excluding London

Head of Software Engineering - Manchester £100-150K My client, a forward-thinking financial company, is seeking a visionary Head of Software Engineering to lead and evolve their engineering function. This is a unique opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation making a genuine impact on people's lives through accessible and inclusive … financial solutions. If you're a strategic and hands-on tech leader ready to drive innovation, challenge the status quo, and shape the future of digital platforms, this role could be your perfect fit. As Head of Engineering, you’ll take ownership of the engineering function—shaping the technical vision, leading high-performing teams … and ensuring the delivery of secure, scalable, and high-quality digital solutions. This role reports directly to the CTO and will see you working closely with the wider leadership team. Your input will be instrumental in transforming ideas into robust technology, driving performance, and fostering a culture of technical excellence. Key Responsibilities: Leadership & Strategy Lead and develop a More ❯

Head of Engineering - Manchester - £120,000 + Bonus The Company: Lorien Global are working with a forward-looking organisation known for delivering cutting-edge technology to an ever-evolving market. With innovation at its core, the company is now searching for a Head of Engineering to lead a high-performing team based in central … Manchester. The Role: As Head of Engineering, you'll be at the forefront of a key technology workstream, championing modern engineering practices and embedding a strong DevOps mindset across the teams. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll be responsible for guiding software delivery, strengthening collaboration, and supporting the shift from monolithic … systems to microservices.This is an exciting time to join! There's real scope to influence technical direction, drive transformation, and shape the future of a platform that's undergoing significant architectural change. Key Responsibilities: Lead and define engineering best practices across the workstream Drive the adoption of DevOps principles to streamline delivery and operations Work with stakeholders More ❯

HEAD OF DATA ENGINEERING £120,000 + BENEFITS BIRMINGHAM (Hybrid) A strong Head of Data Engineering with experience leading large teams and driving migrations to Azure would be a great addition to this company. THE COMPANY: We are working with a client in the financial services space offering specialist lending and savings products. They … have been investing in their data and are in the middle of a migration moving from legacy infrastructure to Azure. THE ROLE: You'll be responsible for a 40-person function split across UK locations and offshore, ensuring mission-critical legacy systems continue to operate while leading the migration to modern Azure-based infrastructure. A Head of Data Engineering will need to: Lead and manage a 40-person Data Engineering team across multiple locations (UK and India). Manage and decommission four legacy data warehouses, while developing cloud-native solutions in Azure. Act as a mentor and technical guide to the wider engineering team during this cloud transition. Partner with third-party vendors More ❯

HEAD OF DATA ENGINEERING £120,000 + BENEFITS BIRMINGHAM (Hybrid) A strong Head of Data Engineering with experience leading large teams and driving migrations to Azure would be a great addition to this company. THE COMPANY: We are working with a client in the financial services space offering specialist lending and savings products. They … have been investing in their data and are in the middle of a migration moving from legacy infrastructure to Azure. THE ROLE: You'll be responsible for a 40-person function split across UK locations and offshore, ensuring mission-critical legacy systems continue to operate while leading the migration to modern Azure-based infrastructure. A Head of Data Engineering will need to: Lead and manage a 40-person Data Engineering team across multiple locations (UK and India). Manage and decommission four legacy data warehouses, while developing cloud-native solutions in Azure. Act as a mentor and technical guide to the wider engineering team during this cloud transition. Partner with third-party vendors More ❯

Head of Software Engineering My client, a forward-thinking financial company, is seeking a visionaryHead of Software Engineeringto lead and evolve their engineering function. This is a unique opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation making a genuine impact on people's lives through accessible and inclusive financial solutions. If you're a strategic and … hands-on tech leader ready to drive innovation, challenge the status quo, and shape the future of digital platforms, this role could be your perfect fit. The Role: Head of Software Engineering AsHead of Engineering, youll take ownership of the engineering functionshaping the technical vision, leading high-performing teams, and ensuring the … delivery of secure, scalable, and high-quality digital solutions. This role reports directly to the CTO and will see you working closely with the wider leadership team. Your input will be instrumental in transforming ideas into robust technology, driving performance, and fostering a culture of technical excellence. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Strategy Lead and develop a talented team of More ❯

Head of Software Engineering Manchester Reporting directly to the CTO, this strategic leadership role will help shape and drive the engineering vision, foster a high-performance culture, and lead initiatives around AI adoption, platform scalability, and potential offshore development expansion. About the Role As Head of Software Engineering, you will be responsible for … the performance, direction, and cohesion of the engineering function, with a focus on people, process, and platform delivery. While this is not a hands-on coding role, your leadership will impact every part of the engineering lifecycle, from team structure and Agile maturity to DevSecOps and emerging technology adoption. You will work closely with Product, InfoSec … a key role in driving innovation, improving delivery predictability, and scaling high-quality solutions aligned with business needs. Key Responsibilities Partner with the CTO to define and execute the engineering strategy. Lead and mentor Engineering Managers and senior technical leaders across multiple domains. Identify and implement opportunities in AI, machine learning, and predictive analytics. Oversee the expansion and More ❯

Head of Engineering | Product | Roadmap | Strategy | Education | Digital Transformation | Cardiff HQ - 2 days per week onsite | £83,000 Method Resourcing has partnered exclusively with an incredible global organisation that is transforming technology on a global scale - and they want you to be part of it! The role: You will lead the delivery, operation, and ongoing improvement … of technologies within one of their most critical product areas. This includes overseeing product support, service efficiency, change initiatives, and the creation of new solutions. The role focuses on championing modern development practices and DevOps approaches to enhance operations, speed up deployments, and bring new features to market faster, while working closely with product teams to drive … background in education, healthcare, or other regulated sectors with exposure to EdTech (desirable). A confident decision-maker and influencer, with excellent stakeholder and team management skills. Foundational understanding of software development principles, tools, and workflows. Skilled in Agile project management, particularly using Scrum to guide product development cycles. Proven senior leadership experience in product engineering within a More ❯

Job Title: Head of Engineering Location: 2-3 days on site in Cambridge Salary: 130k + benefits (salary depending on experience, may be some flex for the right person). This is a rare opportunity to help shape the foundation of the next-generation fintech infrastructure! Our client, an exciting start-up within the Fintech space … are looking to hire a Head of Engineering to take ownership of delivery, quality and performance of their SAAS platform. You'll be supporting and working closely with the CTO and will be responsible for scaling a high-performance engineering team, driving execution and ensuring that their development practises architecture and engineering culture … support the needs of the growing business. If you or someone you know, has the following skills/experience, please reach out! - 8+ years in software development, including 3+ years in a senior leadership role (ideally SaaS, fintech, or regulated industries). - Experience building and scaling engineering teams while ensuring high-quality delivery. - Strong expertise in secure, scalable More ❯

Job Title: Head of Engineering Location: 2-3 days on site in Cambridge Salary: £130k + benefits (salary depending on experience, may be some flex for the right person). This is a rare opportunity to help shape the foundation of the next-generation fintech infrastructure! Our client, an exciting start-up within the Fintech space … are looking to hire a Head of Engineering to take ownership of delivery, quality and performance of their SAAS platform. You'll be supporting and working closely with the CTO and will be responsible for scaling a high-performance engineering team, driving execution and ensuring that their development practises architecture and engineering culture … support the needs of the growing business. If you or someone you know, has the following skills/experience, please reach out! - 8+ years in software development, including 3+ years in a senior leadership role (ideally SaaS, fintech, or regulated industries). - Experience building and scaling engineering teams while ensuring high-quality delivery. - Strong expertise in secure, scalable More ❯

Head of Data Engineering – £130k + 40% Bonus/LTIP + £7.5k Car Allowance Location: Chatham, Kent (Hybrid)Our longstanding financial services client is embarking on their first-ever digital transformation journey and is seeking a Head of Data Engineering to build and lead a best-in-class function. This is a rare opportunity … to shape the future of data for a highly regulated organisation, driving the migration from legacy systems to Azure Data Services. Package: Basic salary: £120,000 – £130,000 (circa) 40% bonus/LTIP £7.5k car allowance Additional benefits The Role: You will lead a multi-national team of around 40, SQL and Azure data professionals, setting the vision … strategy, and standards for data engineering. You’ll oversee the design and delivery of robust, high-quality data solutions, ensure governance and compliance in a regulated environment, and drive innovation across the function. Key Responsibilities: Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing Data Engineering team. Design, build, and optimise secure, scalable data pipelines and storage solutions. Oversee the More ❯

Head of Data Engineering – £130k + 40% Bonus/LTIP + £7.5k Car Allowance Location: Wolverhampton, Kent (Hybrid)Our longstanding financial services client is embarking on their first-ever digital transformation journey and is seeking a Head of Data Engineering to build and lead a best-in-class function. This is a rare opportunity … to shape the future of data for a highly regulated organisation, driving the migration from legacy systems to Azure Data Services. Package: Basic salary: £120,000 – £130,000 (circa) 40% bonus/LTIP £7.5k car allowance Additional benefits The Role: You will lead a multi-national team of around 40, SQL and Azure data professionals, setting the vision … strategy, and standards for data engineering. You’ll oversee the design and delivery of robust, high-quality data solutions, ensure governance and compliance in a regulated environment, and drive innovation across the function. Key Responsibilities: Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing Data Engineering team. Design, build, and optimise secure, scalable data pipelines and storage solutions. Oversee the More ❯

Head of Data Engineering | High-Growth InsurTech London - Hybrid (Once per week in office)Up to £120,000 (Maybe £130,000) + Bonus + Share Options Are you a data leader who loves building high-performing teams and scalable platforms? I'm hiring for a Head of Data Engineering at a rapidly growing InsurTech … insurance works-making it simpler, fairer, and more personalised. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll set the strategy, guide architecture, and empower a talented data engineering team to deliver world-class data systems in a fast-paced, product-led environment. Why This Role Stands Out Competitive salary + company share options Hybrid working - 1 day … London office High-growth scale-up with a strong mission and serious funding Modern tech stack: Python, SQL, Snowflake, Apache Iceberg, AWS, Airflow, dbt, Spark Work cross-functionally with engineering, product, analytics, and data science leaders What You'll Be Doing Lead, mentor, and grow a high-impact team of data engineers Define and deliver the data engineering More ❯

Engineering Leadership Role – Scale-Up in Growth Mode (London, Office-First) People and Technology Leadership Permanent Role - (£140K - £180K) + equity + private medical + perks. We’re looking for an Engineering Manager or Head of Engineering to take the reins of a talented, growing team at a well-funded scale-up that’s … a fast-moving, high-impact leadership role where you’ll work directly with the founders and senior product leaders to scale teams, drive delivery, and embed a high-performance engineering culture. You’ll inherit a strong foundation team (2 pods, 15+ engineers across front-end, back-end, full stack, DevOps) and the mandate to grow it to 20+ while … levelling up processes, mentoring a wave of junior talent, and pioneering AI-first development. What you’ll be doing Shape and deliver the roadmap with founders & product leads, balancing ambition with technical excellence. Lead, coach, and grow a multi-disciplinary engineering team (2 technical leads + DevOps) building career paths, mentoring juniors, and creating a culture of More ❯

Engineering Leadership Role – Scale-Up in Growth Mode (London, Office-First) People and Technology Leadership Permanent Role - (£140K - £180K) + equity + private medical + perks. We’re looking for an Engineering Manager or Head of Engineering to take the reins of a talented, growing team at a well-funded scale-up that’s … a fast-moving, high-impact leadership role where you’ll work directly with the founders and senior product leaders to scale teams, drive delivery, and embed a high-performance engineering culture. You’ll inherit a strong foundation team (2 pods, 15+ engineers across front-end, back-end, full stack, DevOps) and the mandate to grow it to 20+ while … levelling up processes, mentoring a wave of junior talent, and pioneering AI-first development. What you’ll be doing Shape and deliver the roadmap with founders & product leads, balancing ambition with technical excellence. Lead, coach, and grow a multi-disciplinary engineering team (2 technical leads + DevOps) building career paths, mentoring juniors, and creating a culture of More ❯

Engineering Leadership Role – Scale-Up in Growth Mode (London, Office-First) People and Technology Leadership Permanent Role - (£140K - £180K) + equity + private medical + perks. We’re looking for an Engineering Manager or Head of Engineering to take the reins of a talented, growing team at a well-funded scale-up that’s … a fast-moving, high-impact leadership role where you’ll work directly with the founders and senior product leaders to scale teams, drive delivery, and embed a high-performance engineering culture. You’ll inherit a strong foundation team (2 pods, 15+ engineers across front-end, back-end, full stack, DevOps) and the mandate to grow it to 20+ while … levelling up processes, mentoring a wave of junior talent, and pioneering AI-first development. What you’ll be doing Shape and deliver the roadmap with founders & product leads, balancing ambition with technical excellence. Lead, coach, and grow a multi-disciplinary engineering team (2 technical leads + DevOps) building career paths, mentoring juniors, and creating a culture of More ❯

Head of Data Engineering Manchester (Hybrid) Permanent Full-time Salary: £100,000 - £120,000 (DOE) A major UK financial services organisation is seeking a visionary Head of Data Engineering to lead and scale its enterprise-wide data platforms. Youll drive the design and delivery of modern data solutions across cloud, analytics, and core … banking systems — enabling smarter decisions, customer innovation, and regulatory excellence. Key Responsibilities: Lead and develop high-performing data engineering teams Architect scalable, secure data pipelines and platforms (Azure, Databricks, etc.) Partner with product, risk, and tech leaders to deliver data-driven outcomes Champion best practices in data governance, quality, and DevOps What You'll Bring: Proven leadership in large … scale data engineering within complex environments Deep technical expertise in cloud-native data architecture Strong strategic thinking and stakeholder engagement skills Passion for transforming legacy systems into modern, value-driving platforms This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of data in a trusted institution committed to tech-driven transformation. Candidates must be able to travel to More ❯

Harvey Nash Executive Search is delighted to be partnering with our Edinburgh based client, to appoint a new Head of Software Engineering. It’s an exciting time for our client as they grow and we're looking to speak to talented software engineering leaders, who bring a wealth of experience in both Technology and leadership to … this new role. We want to speak to true technologists with a solid background in software, who having progressed into a sizeable leadership role, retains a passion and knowledge of software best practice, CI/CD DevOps and much more. Our successful candidate will have extensive experience in software engineering, with specific experience in back-end software engineering including middleware and cloud native platforming. You will have a range of experience spanning platform technology across Data, Legacy and AI and will have experience of managing a team of software engineers in excess of 50 people in a fast-paced private sector environment. NB - This is a site-based role in Edinburgh - with More ❯

Harvey Nash Executive Search is delighted to be partnering with our Edinburgh based client, to appoint a new Head of Software Engineering. It’s an exciting time for our client as they grow and we're looking to speak to talented software engineering leaders, who bring a wealth of experience in both Technology and leadership to … this new role. We want to speak to true technologists with a solid background in software, who having progressed into a sizeable leadership role, retains a passion and knowledge of software best practice, CI/CD DevOps and much more. Our successful candidate will have extensive experience in software engineering, with specific experience in back-end software engineering including middleware and cloud native platforming. You will have a range of experience spanning platform technology across Data, Legacy and AI and will have experience of managing a team of software engineers in excess of 50 people in a fast-paced private sector environment. NB - This is a site-based role in Edinburgh - with More ❯

Harvey Nash Executive Search is delighted to be partnering with our Edinburgh based client, to appoint a new Head of Software Engineering. It’s an exciting time for our client as they grow and we're looking to speak to talented software engineering leaders, who bring a wealth of experience in both Technology and leadership to … this new role. We want to speak to true technologists with a solid background in software, who having progressed into a sizeable leadership role, retains a passion and knowledge of software best practice, CI/CD DevOps and much more. Our successful candidate will have extensive experience in software engineering, with specific experience in back-end software engineering including middleware and cloud native platforming. You will have a range of experience spanning platform technology across Data, Legacy and AI and will have experience of managing a team of software engineers in excess of 50 people in a fast-paced private sector environment. NB - This is a site-based role in Edinburgh - with More ❯

Harvey Nash Executive Search is delighted to be partnering with our Edinburgh based client, to appoint a new Head of Software Engineering. It’s an exciting time for our client as they grow and we're looking to speak to talented software engineering leaders, who bring a wealth of experience in both Technology and leadership to … this new role. We want to speak to true technologists with a solid background in software, who having progressed into a sizeable leadership role, retains a passion and knowledge of software best practice, CI/CD DevOps and much more. Our successful candidate will have extensive experience in software engineering, with specific experience in back-end software engineering including middleware and cloud native platforming. You will have a range of experience spanning platform technology across Data, Legacy and AI and will have experience of managing a team of software engineers in excess of 50 people in a fast-paced private sector environment. NB - This is a site-based role in Edinburgh - with More ❯

We're Cegedim e-business, a UK leader within EDI solutions and part of a major global group. We're currently recruiting a Head of Software Engineering to join our business as we embark on the next phase of our journey, driving the strategic evolution of the technology and its product development. The role … products that scale effectively. Key Responsibilities Deliver on current product and platform stabilization initiatives to reduce technical debt. Identify and implement the best tech stack for the future. Drive engineering, product development, and technical strategies to support business growth. Implement best-in-class tech stacks and processes. Manage a team of developers, architects, and DevOps professionals. Collaborate closely … with stakeholders across IT, Service, and Sales to ensure the product and platform roadmap aligns with business objectives. Establish and refine engineering best practices, DevOps processes, and software quality standards. Drive agile development methodologies and prioritize product roadmaps based on business objectives. What can the company offer you? Hybrid working, a competitive salary, and a great benefits package. The More ❯

Job summary The role holder is responsible for the leading the design, development, and ongoing enhancement of organisations data infrastructure and pipelines to support advanced data collection, storage, processing, and analysis. Main duties of the job The role holder is accountable for a team of data engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement. … holder will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including analysts, software engineers, and key stakeholders, to ensure that data solutions are robust, scalable, and aligned with the strategic goals of delivering high-quality care for our patients. About us Since 2012, CHEC has been working with the NHS to increase patient choice and provide better access to exceptional, timely … locally-based ophthalmology and gastroenterology care free at the point of care. CHEC has a nationwide portfolio of community hospitals and clinics operating in a unique hub-and-spoke model. We are proud to have a role alongside colleagues in the NHS, offering patients the choice of access to essential procedures and help achieve the best possible More ❯

I'm looking for an exceptional engineering leader to take charge of product development, technical innovation, and engineering excellence across a growing technology business. This is a high-impact role at senior leadership level, where you'll shape the product roadmap, drive technical strategy, and deliver innovative solutions that exceed customer expectations. Client Details My client is … a pioneering UK manufacturer of electro-mechanical solutions, with a strong reputation for innovation, reliability, and sustainability. From concept through to market delivery, they design and develop products that solve real-world challenges and support customers globally across diverse industries. Description What You'll Be Doing Own and deliver the technical vision, engineering roadmap, and product strategy. Collaborate … with executives and stakeholders to ensure technical feasibility of new product concepts. Lead the development, testing, and prototyping of innovative new products. Support legacy product improvements and provide technical leadership across production activities. Oversee system architecture, technical design, scalability, and performance optimisation. Drive best-in-class engineering practices, DFM/DFA principles, and quality compliance. Support technical More ❯

I'm looking for an exceptional engineering leader to take charge of product development, technical innovation, and engineering excellence across a growing technology business. This is a high-impact role at senior leadership level, where you'll shape the product roadmap, drive technical strategy, and deliver innovative solutions that exceed customer expectations. Client Details My client is … a pioneering UK manufacturer of electro-mechanical solutions, with a strong reputation for innovation, reliability, and sustainability. From concept through to market delivery, they design and develop products that solve real-world challenges and support customers globally across diverse industries. Description What You'll Be Doing Own and deliver the technical vision, engineering roadmap, and product strategy. Collaborate … with executives and stakeholders to ensure technical feasibility of new product concepts. Lead the development, testing, and prototyping of innovative new products. Support legacy product improvements and provide technical leadership across production activities. Oversee system architecture, technical design, scalability, and performance optimisation. Drive best-in-class engineering practices, DFM/DFA principles, and quality compliance. Support technical More ❯

This is an exciting opportunity for overall responsibility for the design, build, and maintenance of the Snowflake and Azure enterprise data platform. You will manage platform engineering, quality and governance delivery teams, delivering both projects and BAU activities, aligning to CIO ways of working and co-ordinating delivery plans with end-to-end outcomes across CIO. Next … to delivery you will need to focus on a clear understanding of the Hastings strategy and an ability to interpret that into the daily work to push our achievements and support the continued growth of the company. As a strategic leader the role holder will be expected to work beyond technology to influence decisions and outcomes for the … ELT pipelines and data orchestration frameworks. Ensuring data platform security, compliance, and access controls. Implementing and governing data quality, lineage, observability, and metadata management. Ensuring the sustainability and scalability of our data infrastructure and that it enables the company to achieve its business objectives Data Platform Optimization: Ensuring that the team is working efficiently and effectively, bringing an agile More ❯