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Discover top Engineering Management jobs in Manchester with Haystack. Whether you're an experienced engineering leader or an aspiring manager, explore the latest opportunities to lead innovative teams and drive technical projects in one of the UK’s fastest-growing tech hubs. Start your next career move in Manchester's vibrant engineering sector today!
Bid Engineer
IGNE
Multiple locations
In office
Junior - Mid
£35,000
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TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Are you an experiencedSite Engineerlooking to transition into aBid Engineerrole? We are seeking aBid Engineerto join our Specialist Drilling division at Igne.Offering a genuine opportunity to transfer your site-based experience into an office-based position.The role benefits from a structured working pattern that promotes a healthier worklife balance and a continued involvement with live projects and operational teams. The role is offered on a full-time basis and can be based from one of the Igne offices nationwide. A full UK driving license and a willingness to travel is required.

Youll support the preparation of accurate, competitive, and compliant tenders and cost estimates across a range of projects including borehole drilling, water systems, and pump installations. If you want to join an innovative, fast-paced and dedicated team who are making a difference, wed love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist in preparing tender submissions, cost estimates, and budgets
  • Analyse drawings, specifications, and project documentation tounderstand scope and requirements
  • Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations, ensuring accuracy and competitiveness
  • Support the preparation of bills of quantities, schedules, and cost breakdowns
  • Maintain estimating databases, cost libraries, and historical pricing records
  • Assist with riskanalysis and identify key commercial considerations
  • Attend site visits, pre-tender meetings, and client briefings as required
  • Liaise with internal teams including engineering, operations, procurement, and finance to gather relevant input
  • Support post-tender negotiations and handover to project delivery teams
  • Contribute to process improvements and ensure compliance with company policies and industry standards

What Were Looking For:

  • Strong numerical, analytical, and IT skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
  • Excellent time management and organisational ability
  • Experience using Microsoft Project
  • Relevant professional qualifications
  • Full valid UK driving licence

Salary & Benefits:

  • £38,000 per annum + Company Car Allowance
  • 33 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
  • Continuous training and development
  • Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
  • Buy/Sell annual leave scheme
  • Medical cashback plan
  • Death in service scheme
  • Real Living Wage Employer

We areIgne Group Limited, a synergetic amalgamation of six companies, renowned within our respective fields, with over 350 years of combined experience.A one-stop shop for pre- and post-construction services, Ignes six service categories are: ground investigation, testing, unexploded ordnance, specialist drilling, geothermal, and geo-environmental.

We are a Real Living Wage Employer, a DisabilityConfident Employer, and signatories of the ArmedForces Covenant. We recruit talented individuals who care about making a positive difference. At Igne, equality, diversity, and inclusion are central to our culture. We want colleagues to bring their whole selves to work and to thrive.Our trained mental health first aiders are available for all employees, and werecommitted to helping our people grow through ongoing learning and development.

Igne is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.

Engineering Manager
Fruition Group
Manchester
Fully remote
Senior - Leader
£90,000 - £100,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Location: Remote (UK-based)
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: £90,000 - £100,000 + great benefits

About the Role

We’re looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to lead our engineering team and drive successful delivery of cutting-edge Machine Learning and AI-powered products.

This role is ideal for someone who combines strong technical credibility in ML/AI environments with proven leadership and people management skills. You’ll oversee delivery pipelines, mentor engineers, and ensure AI-driven products are delivered to the highest standard - on time and aligned to business impact.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers working across software and AI/ML initiatives
  • Drive delivery across multiple concurrent projects, ensuring alignment with business and product goals
  • Oversee technical direction, architecture, and best practices across Machine Learning and AI-powered systems
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritise work, manage timelines, and balance innovation with operational reliability
  • Promote a culture of continuous improvement, quality, and accountability
  • Ensure scalable, secure, and production-ready AI solutions

Skills & Experience

Required:

  • Proven experience as an Engineering Manager leading technical teams
  • Strong background delivering Machine Learning and AI-powered products
  • Experience leading and developing high-performing engineering teams
  • Track record of delivering complex technical projects on time and to a high standard
  • Excellent communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills

Desirable:

  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices
  • Background in hands-on software engineering or technical architecture
  • Knowledge of cloud-based AI/ML applications and scalable infrastructure
  • Experience working in fast-paced or high-growth environments

Why Join Us?

  • Fully remote role with flexibility and autonomy
  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
  • Opportunities for leadership growth and career development
  • Collaborative, supportive culture with an emphasis on innovation and delivery excellence

Ready to make an impact?

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

M&E Project Manager
HAYS
Manchester
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£50,000 - £70,000
RECENTLY POSTED

M&E Project Manager Manchester

M&E Project Manager – Manchester
£55k–£65k
Design & Build Contractor
Hays are partnered with a rapidly growing Building Services Design & Build Contractor based in Manchester who are looking for an experienced M&E Project Manager to deliver a mix of retrofit, refurbishment, and decarbonisation projects across public, commercial, and large residential buildings. If you want real ownership, variety, and the chance to contribute to the UK’s Net Zero ambitions, this is an opportunity worth exploring.
The Role

  • Deliver multiple M&E projects (£25k–£1m) from pre‑construction to handover
  • Manage programmes, budgets, contractors, and client relationships
  • Oversee procurement, design coordination, site delivery, and commissioning
  • Lead site meetings, ensure compliance, and maintain quality & H&S standards
  • Produce progress, cost, and risk reports
  • Support continuous improvement and project best practice

What You’ll Be Working OnProjects across: Public sector buildings, commercial properties, and high‑value domestic / multi‑residential
Typical works:

  • Heating upgrades & plantrooms
  • ASHPs, ventilation & AC
  • Electrical upgrades (power, lighting, controls)
  • Solar PV, battery storage & BMS
  • Retrofit & decarbonisation in live buildings

Package & Benefits

  • £50k–£60k base + package up to £70k
  • Hybrid working – 2 days WFH
  • Flexible hours
  • Personal development plan
  • Private medical
  • EV & Cycle to Work schemes
  • Sustainable volunteering day
  • Regular social events

Essential:

  • Proven delivery of M&E projects (£25k–£1m)
  • Strong technical knowledge of mechanical & electrical systems
  • Experience in public/commercial/large residential buildings
  • Comfortable working in live/occupied environments
  • Good commercial awareness & H&S knowledge
  • Full UK driving licence

Desirable:

  • Design & Build experience
  • Low‑carbon tech exposure
  • APM/ PRINCE2/ PMP

What you need to do now
If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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Principal Design Engineer
Quest Global Engineering Limited
Huddersfield
Hybrid
Senior
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED

Huddersfield, UK

Contract // Full Time Permanent hire

4 Days Onsite

Required Skills:

  • Bachelor’s/Masters degree in Engineering or a related field.
  • Previous experience in a similar role within the Aerospace and Defense industry.
  • Experience in heavy engineering industry, power transmission systems, gears and gear box
  • Strong knowledge of quality management systems and industry standards (e.g., AS9100, ISO 9001)
  • Strong knowledge of quality management systems and standards.
  • Proficient in root cause analysis and failure mode analysis techniques.
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Detail-oriented with a strong focus on team, quality and continuous improvement.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Design Proficiency in Transformation systems, Gears, Gear box and Marine engineering
  • Experienced with in the production of mechanical specifications, scopes of work, calculations, drawings and schedules
  • Analyse and manage multiple design related issues to identify root cause
  • Modify designs based on the analysis to re-test and analyse until design meets specification requirements
  • Make design changes on existing products and track them
  • Write reports and present progress at project meetings and to clients
  • Have an appreciation with the main design packages including, Solid Edge, Siemens NX, AutoCAD etc.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership and line management to the team, coordinating and overseeing their workloads, providing support to ensure that the team delivers, monitoring any issues, and ensuring timescales, KPIs and deadlines are met in order to meet the requirements of the customer
  • Develop the team by focusing on individual performance and support requirements to achieve high standards.
  • Works on multiple major projects of the highest complexity requiring forefront-of-field, innovative solutions.
  • Acts independently at the organizational level, being self-supervising, within guidance and expectations of customers
  • Contribute to the Creation and implementation of best practice engineering vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve operational performance
  • Ability to capture and specify the design requirements General and Task Management
  • Lead on complex major projects requiring forefront-of-the-field, innovative, original solutions, provide technical expertise to the team
  • you will participate in internal and external design reviews and you are responsible for the design acceptance by the client
  • Make independent decisions on issues, providing expert technical support within Mechanical Engineering
  • You shall be able to lead projects in a multi-discipline environment and be capable or coordinating all Mechanical engineering and design, with the other disciplines, Process, transmission systems, Gears, Gear box and Marine engineering.
Principal EC&I Engineer
JAM Recruitment Ltd
Warrington
Hybrid
Senior
£63/hour - £81/hour
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Warrington (3 days onsite)

12 months contract

£63 to £81 per hour Umbrella, inside IR35

Must be eligible for Security Clearance

The Opportunity

A leading engineering organisation is looking to add an experienced Principal Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) Engineer to its Warrington team on a long-term contract.

This is a senior position offering the chance to take technical ownership across multiple projects, providing leadership and direction to deliver innovative, safe, and compliant engineering solutions.

You’ll be responsible for shaping design strategies, guiding a team of engineers, and ensuring that all project outputs meet the highest technical and safety standards.

Role Responsibilities

  • Develop and verify technical solutions, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards
  • Lead investigations and drive design improvements across projects
  • Collaborate with internal teams, customers, and suppliers to manage specifications and delivery
  • Support project execution and mentor junior engineers
  • Promote engineering excellence, health and safety, and cultural change across the business

Essential experience of the Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineer:

  • Working collaboratively in multi-discipline teams across varied project types
  • Communicating effectively with internal and external stakeholders
  • Delivering systems input and providing post-installation or third-line technical support
  • Liaising with customers and suppliers on-site for testing, installation, and commissioning
  • Background in EC&I, Physics, or Radiometric, with experience in control systems and analogue/digital electronics

Qualifications for the Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineer:

  • Engineering degree (or equivalent) in electronics, control and instrumentation, or a related discipline
  • Chartered Engineer status or actively working towards it

Apply Now

If you’re an experienced Principal EC&I Engineer looking for your next long-term contract and the chance to lead on technically challenging work, I’d love to hear from you.

Engineering Manager - IT & Telecoms
Digicomm 360
Bolton
In office
Senior - Leader
£35,000
RECENTLY POSTED

Job Title: IT Engineering Manager

Location: Bolton

Salary: From £35,000, depending on experience

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time - 08:30 - 17:30

About us:

At Digicomm 360, we deliver practical IT and telecoms solutions that help organisations across the UK work efficiently, whether in the office, remotely or hybrid. Based in Bolton, we offer hands on local support backed by strong remote capabilities. We’re a collaborative, customer focused team with a genuine passion for technology and a commitment to doing the right thing.

We’re seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic individual to lead our IT Engineering Team. Reporting to the Managing Director, you’ll oversee high‑quality service delivery across IT, telecoms, connectivity and cloud platforms, acting as a senior escalation point while providing strong technical leadership. This role blends technical expertise, customer service excellence and people management to drive continual improvement across the team.

About the role

Act as the senior technical escalation point for complex IT, telecoms, cloud, and network issues.
Oversee RMM dashboards, patching, AV, alerts, automation and compliance related maintenance.
Ensure best practice configuration, security, and lifecycle management of all client systems.
Support the standardisation of processes, technical documentation, and engineering workflows
Deliver and oversee IT and telephony projects, including:
Microsoft 365 migrations and modern workplace deployments
Intune and CIPP onboarding, policies, and automation
Hosted and on premises telephony systems
Connectivity installations (FTTC, FTTP, leased lines, SIP circuits)
Server upgrades, virtualisation deployments, hybrid environments
Network installations (firewalls, routers, switches, WiFi APs)
Manage project scopes, timelines, resources, dependencies and successful completion.
Attend client meetings and provide senior technical guidance.
Support account management through service improvement and solution recommendations.
Assist with vendor management, procurement and license renewals.
Promote cyber security best practices and ensure compliance.
Contribute to continual assessment and refinement of service quality, delivery, SLAs, and internal processes.About you

IT Infrastructure & Systems

Experience with Windows Server administration (on prem, hybrid, virtual).
Virtualisation technologies: Hyper V, VMware.
Backup solutions: e.g., Veeam, Datto, Acronis.
Domain hosting, web hosting and platform management (cPanel/Plesk).
Strong DNS understanding: A, MX, CNAME, TXT, SPF, DKIM, DMARC.Microsoft Cloud / Modern Workplace

M365 portal administration: user provisioning, policies, licensing and security.
Strong understanding of Teams, SharePoint and OneDrive.
Microsoft licensing knowledge and experience managing tenant configurations.
Endpoint Manager / Intune device management.
Exposure to CIPP or similar MSP automation frameworks.
Familiarity with Microsoft Copilot and AI assisted productivity tools.Telephony & Unified Communications

Experience with both on premises and hosted telephony systems.
Understanding of SIP trunks, call routing, PBX platforms and principles.
Experience with Teams Phone, call queues, auto attendants.
Hands on knowledge of VoIP deployments and troubleshooting.Networking & Connectivity

Experience with business connectivity services: FTTC, FTTP, leased lines, SIP circuits.
Skilled with network devices such as:
SonicWALL & Watchguard firewalls
UniFi networking
Netgear Switches
Managed switches, routers, and security appliances
Strong understanding of VLANs, routing, firewalling, NAT, subnetting.
Experience with Wi Fi infrastructure (APs, controllers, heatmapping, diagnostics).MSP Tooling & Device Management

Experience with RMM platforms (monitoring, patching, AV, automation).
Microsoft ticketing system.
Antivirus/EDR platforms and security tooling.
Software deployment, remote management and automation at scale.
Exposure to:
Email signature software (e.g., Exclaimer)
Mail protection/security tools
Password ProtectionLeadership & Professionalism:

You are an inspiring role model who can motivate a team and drive efficiency. You possess the communication skills to translate complex technical concepts into clear professional advice for stakeholders. You are comfortable managing performance, setting development goals, and ensuring all operations adhere to company policy and H&S standards.

What we offer

Competitive Salary
Workplace Pension (subject to eligibility criteria)
20 days per annum plus bank holidays
Ongoing Training and Development
Free secure car parkingIf this sounds like you please hit apply to put yourself forward for the role!

IT Engineering Manager, IT Support Manager, Technical Support Manager, Infrastructure Manager, MSP Manager, IT Operations Manager, Senior IT Engineer, Technical Lead, Service Desk Manager, Network Manager, Systems Manager, Senior Systems Administrator, Telecoms Manager, M365 Consultant, IT Project Manager

Mechanical Project Manager (Building Services)
Ernest Gordon Recruitment
Rochdale
In office
Mid - Senior
£60,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

£50,000 - £60,000 + OTE £70k+ + Uncapped Bonus + Car Allowance + Private Healthcare + Pay and Role Progression + Flexi + Permanent + Huge Earning Potential + Perk Package + Award Winning Company

Middleton

Are you an experienced Mechanical Project Manager with a strong Building Services background, delivering full mechanical packages including BMS, HVAC, and chilled water systems, looking for an autonomous, varied and wide-ranging role with vast progression prospects and the opportunity to significantly increase your earnings through a generous uncapped bonus scheme?

Are you highly motivated and looking to work for a well-established, rapidly growing and highly regarded M&E contractor, working within an expert team delivering complete mechanical solutions across new builds, fit-outs, major refurbishments, and plant replacement projects in sectors ranging from healthcare and education to commercial and logistics?

On offer is a fantastic opportunity to become an integral part of the management team, overseeing and delivering full mechanical building services packages from pre-construction through to commissioning and handover, whilst being rewarded with excellent bonus incentives and clear fast-track progression plans.

The Role:

  • Managing full mechanical building services packages including HVAC, BMS integration, chilled water, ventilation, and associated plant systems from start to finish
  • Overseeing project scoping, budgeting, scheduling, procurement of materials and subcontractors, coordination with design teams, and site delivery
  • Ensuring seamless integration of BMS and controls with mechanical systems
  • Managing client relationships and maintaining full involvement through installation, commissioning, and final handover
  • Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm, 40 hours

The Person:

  • Mechanical Project Manager
  • Strong Building Services background
  • Experience delivering full mechanical packages (HVAC, BMS, chilled water)

Reference: 23494

Keywords: Mechanical Project Manager, Building Services, M&E, HVAC, BMS, Chilled Water, Mechanical Packages, Contracts Manager, Project Engineer, Senior Project Manager, Mechanical Engineer, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, Ventilation, Plant Rooms, Commissioning, Design Coordination, Flexible Working, Hybrid Working, Oldham, Manchester, Greater Manchester

If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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Electrical Design Engineer
Ravensearch
Blackburn
In office
Mid - Senior
£55,000 - £65,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

​Overview

We are currently seeking an Electrical Design Engineer in Blackburn to join a well-established electrical contractor with a strong in-house design capability and a steady pipeline of work across the North.

This is a role for someone who enjoys producing coordinated, buildable electrical designs and working closely with project teams to take solutions from early concept through to installation support and handover. For the right person, there is realistic scope to progress into an Electrical Design Manager position as your responsibilities and project ownership grow.

About the Company

Our client is a long-standing electrical contracting business delivering projects across the North-West and wider UK, with a reputation built on quality delivery and long-term client relationships.

They provide an integrated service from concept and design through to installation and ongoing support, making this a strong opportunity for a design engineer who values practical coordination and real project ownership.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Producing electrical building services designs from concept through to detailed design
  • Designing systems including lighting, power, containment, small power, emergency lighting and fire alarm interfaces
  • Completing calculations, equipment selection, schedules and specifications
  • Coordinating with wider project teams to ensure designs are buildable and aligned to programme
  • Supporting design and build activity, contributing to scope clarity, assumptions and technical submissions
  • Attending design meetings and supporting technical queries through delivery
  • Supporting commissioning readiness and ensuring documentation is completed to a high standard
  • Maintaining tidy document control and working to agreed design QA procedures

Skills & Experience Required

  • Proven experience in electrical building services design (contractor or consultancy background)
  • Strong understanding of UK standards and regulations relevant to electrical design
  • Confident producing coordinated designs and working through RIBA stages
  • Competent with AutoCAD (Revit and BIM coordination experience beneficial)
  • Strong communication skills and a practical, solutions-led mindset
  • Organised approach to deadlines, documentation and stakeholder input

Benefits

  • Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 depending on experience
  • Car or car allowance plus benefits package
  • Long-term, permanent opportunity with a stable pipeline and varied project exposure
Lead Equipment Engineer
Redline Group Ltd
Oldham
In office
Senior
£55,000
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Lead Equipment Engineer urgently required for a global leading Semiconductor Manufacturing company working a rotating days and nights shift pattern.

A great opportunity for a Lead Equipment Engineer to join my client, based in Oldham, Manchester who are looking to expand their equipment engineering team.

The job is based on a rotating day and night shift pattern (Continental) of 4 on 4 off 12 hours shifts within a cleanroom environment. Candidates must also be clean shaven for the breathing apparatus.

As a Lead Equipment Engineer based in the Oldham, Manchester you will be responsible for ensuring maintenance resources align with production priorities on a daily basis to achieve manufacturing metrics. You will blend technical prowess with leadership qualities for team development.

To be successful in your application for the Lead Equipment Engineer job, you will need to have;

  • Team Leadership experience, Management / coaching or development of Engineers or Technicians
  • Previous experience working with capital equipment in a fast pace environment.
  • Technical background across Electrical, Electronic or Mechanical Engineering disciplines.
  • You will also be educated to minimum HNC/HND level in a relevant engineering based discipline.

Apply Now, if this Lead Equipment Engineer job in Oldham, Manchester sounds like the opportunity for you, click the APPLY NOW button, or alternatively call Tom Drew on 01582 878 848 or email quoting THD1366. Alternatively, if this job is not suitable but you are looking for a job within Manufacturing and Operations, please call 01582 878 848 for a confidential discussion.

Lead Software Engineer
Anson McCade
Multiple locations
Remote or hybrid
Senior
£100,000

Lead Software Engineer - Digital & Technology Consulting A leading global innovation and transformation consultancy is looking for an experienced Lead Software Engineer to join its growing technology practice. This role suits someone who enjoys solving complex problems, leading engineering teams, and delivering high-impact digital solutions across diverse industries. What youll be doing as a Lead Software Engineer : Leading the technical delivery of complex, cloud-based solutions Acting as a hands-on technical authority across architecture, development and troubleshooting Mentoring engineers and promoting modern engineering best practices Working closely with clients to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions Driving continuous improvement across the full software delivery lifecycle What they are looking for in a Lead Software Engineer: Proven experience as a Technical Lead or Senior engineer Strong software engineering and system design background Experience delivering enterprise applications on AWS, Azure or GCP Proficiency in JavaScript, Java or .NET Agile delivery experience (Scrum / Kanban) Knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code and modern testing practices Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills Whats on offer: Flexible working with autonomy over schedule Competitive salary and performance-related bonus 25 days annual leave plus buy options Excellent pension, healthcare and wellbeing benefits Purpose-led work with clear career progression Ok I'm in what's next? Apply now with your latest CV. TPBN1\_UKTJ

Lead Quality Assurance engineer
Ambitek Limited
Manchester
In office
Senior
£40,000
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Job Summary:

As Quality & Environmental Supervisor, you will play a key role in supporting and strengthening the Quality and Environmental function.

This role is key to ensuring ongoing compliance with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards. The successful candidate must take full ownership of the Environmental Management System (EMS), ensuring it is effectively maintained, audited, and continually improved. Day-to-day management of the EMS and ensuring that compliance with ISO 14001 is essential, taking up approximately 20-30% of the role.

The remainder of the position will be Quality (QMS) focused, involving oversight of compliance, audits, improvements, and some shop-floor quality checks. You will also own packaging compliance (including PPWR) for the site; maintaining the compliance register, driving internal actions, and providing audit-ready evidence.

Working directly alongside the QHS Manager, you will act as their deputy, leading the department in their absence and providing structure, support and guidance to others. Direct reports: Quality Technicians/Inspectors (as applicable). This is a hands-on, high-responsibility position suited to someone with solid QE experience in manufacturing and a strong understanding of ISO systems, audits, and leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Departmental Support

Support the delivery of the departments annual plan and strategic goals, contributing ideas for improvement and helping to drive cross-functional buy-in.

Take strategic ownership of ISO 14001 responsibilities and ensure environmental compliance and performance are embedded into site operations.

Represent the Quality department in meetings and updates across the business as required.

Directly manage and develop the QE/QEC team (tasking, coaching, performance feedback), ensuring coverage for daily QE activities.

Support Health & Safety documentation and improvement activity as required (in coordination with the appointed H&S lead/competent person

Quality & Environmental Compliance

Support the delivery of QE projects and initiatives in alignment with business objectives.

Contribute to the development and review of QE policies, procedures, and documentation.

Ensure ongoing compliance with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, supporting preparation for audits and certification reviews.

Keep up to date with relevant legislation, regulations, and international standards (e.g. ASTM, MIL SPEC), and help maintain the internal compliance library.

Provide QE training to employees and promote best practices across departments.

Prepare and deliver monthly QE activity and progress reports to the QHS Manager and senior stakeholders.

Own PPWR readiness and internal actions: maintain the PPWR action plan, evidence pack, and cross-functional tasking.

Maintain a compliance register (ISO, environmental, packaging/producer obligations, customer standards) and ensure actions are tracked to closure.

Support customer and supplier compliance queries (e.g., declarations/statements, traceability evidence) using controlled documentation

Hours:
Monday to Thursday: 08.00 - 17.00
Friday: 08.00 - 16.10
40 hours per week.

Salary:
Up to £42K - Negotiable.

Please apply with your CV in the first instance.

Principal Mechanical Engineer
Engineering
Warrington
In office
Senior
£80,000
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Role Overview

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join a major programme developing next-generation Small Modular Reactor technology. This role offers the chance to work at the forefront of advanced nuclear engineering, contributing to one of the most innovative and high-profile clean-energy initiatives in the world. Engineers who are currently operating at Senior level and are ready to step up into a principal role will also be considered.
Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and analysis of mechanical systems central to SMR performance, including pressure systems, thermal-mechanical components, and plant-wide mechanical assemblies.
  • Act as Technical Authority for mechanical engineering, providing oversight, verification, and approval of design outputs.
  • Ensure all work aligns with nuclear safety principles, regulatory expectations, and SMR-specific design requirements.
  • Lead the development and substantiation of safety-classified mechanical systems, producing evidence to support safety case submissions.
  • Conduct and review HAZOP, FMEA, reliability assessments, and stress/thermal analyses.
  • Manage project delivery across multidisciplinary teams, ensuring outputs meet quality, cost, and schedule expectations.
  • Engage with clients, regulators, and stakeholders, representing mechanical engineering interests in design reviews and technical discussions.
  • Drive innovation in advanced nuclear mechanical systems, contributing to the evolution of SMR technology and engineering best practice.

Required Experience

  • Extensive experience in nuclear mechanical engineering or other highly regulated, safety-critical industries.
  • Strong understanding of safety-classified equipment, substantiation, and safety case requirements.
  • Proven ability to lead engineering teams delivering complex mechanical design packages.
  • Experience with pressure systems, thermal-mechanical design, and plant mechanical infrastructure.
  • Familiarity with UK nuclear regulatory bodies, standards, and relevant BS/EN/ASME codes.

Desirable ExpertiseExperience in one or more of the following areas would be highly advantageous:

  • Water systems - cooling circuits, heat exchangers, reactor support systems.
  • Material handling - lifting, transport, and remote handling systems used in nuclear environments.
  • Rotating machinery - pumps, turbines, compressors, or other high-integrity rotating equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working toward chartership.
  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
  • Experience with digital engineering tools, modelling platforms, or nuclear-specific analysis software.

SummaryThis is a rare opportunity to contribute to a landmark SMR programme, working on advanced technologies that will define the next generation of clean, secure, and scalable nuclear power. Senior engineers with the ambition to step into a principal-level role are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Lead PES Engineer
Morson Edge
Warrington
Hybrid
Senior
Private salary

An exciting new opportunity has come up for a Lead PES Engineer based at Hinton House in Warrington on a hybrid basis - 3 days a week in the office (Mon/Tue/Wed Typically) with occasional visits to Sellafield Site, Suppliers and Contractors Facilities.

This is a 12 month contract role inside IR35, the individual will be responsible for all aspects of PES delivery across numerus projects that have PES aspects from concept to handover.

***Only apply if you are a British Citizen and passport holder and not have worked outside the UK during the past 5 years.***

Candidates can start with BPSS security clearance whilst higher level clearance is being undertaken.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

This role involves being the SME for PES delivery across the SNM projects portfolio. SC will be required.

Range of tasks and projects delivering SNM Value Stream scope with a focus on the delivery of Operational Technology/ Programmable Electronic Systems.

They will functionally report to the Senior/Responsible Engineer for the projects (this could be different people from project to project).

The role will require the individual to deliver the project PES deliverables in line with SL tailored process of ISO 15288 (SL QMS, standards, and guides) and be the key CE&I Person regarding PES delivery.

This role will require strong stakeholder management of operators and maintainers, operation management, safety case managers, nuclear custodians, OTG, construction and commissioning staff etc throughout the lifecycle but especially during the stakeholder requirements definition process and requirements analysis process.

As a key role within the Integrated Project Team (IPT) the individual will work closely with other design disciplines, human factors, quality, cost controls, REs & AEMs, systems engineers and OTG.

The role also covers the management and execution of supply chain delivery of the systems within the technical processes box above. Including authoring, checking, and reviewing deliverables from internal and external sources, verification and validation, quality, time, and cost management.

The individual will functionally manage any internal (DSA) resources working on PES delivery for the projects ensuring the deliverables are delivered to quality, time, and cost.

Manage any reporting requirements including ensuring any technical, safety and engineering risks are identified and escalated to the Senior/Responsible Engineer and AEM.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have significant demonstratable experience in working in control system requirements capture and delivery through to handover.

Demonstratable evidence of delivery in line with ISO/IEC 15288 or equivalent processes.

Familiar with industrial cyber security practices i.e., BS 62443.

Familiar with the V-Model processes and deliverables for PES systems delivery.

Can demonstrate ability of undertaking site visits to ascertain validation of client requirements and managing a high number of client stakeholders for successful completion of design.

Experience of managing PES deliverables and people in all phases of the PES project delivery lifecycle.

Experience of managing the supply chain (PES design & build) within an NEC3 contract or equivalent

At least 5 years working in roles where knowledge of systems / PES design lifecycle delivery was a key attribute.

At least 3 year’s experience of working within a regulated and quality assured system (preferably nuclear) in roles where professional engineering judgement is the key attribute.

Have the ability to work as part of an integrated delivery team, and individually, working within sometimes restrictive time constraints.

Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills

Have strong interpersonal skills and be able to interact with people at all levels

Demonstrable experience in highly-regulated industries.

Demonstrable understanding of the legislative and regulatory environment in which Sellafield operates, including those covering safety, design, and operation of plant including Nuclear Installations Act, Site Licence Conditions, HASAWA, EWR, IRR.

Degree Qualified in appropriate discipline

Professional registration (minimum IEng Level) with a relevant institute (i.e., IET, IoP. IMC)

DESIRABLE:

Experience in delivering in accordance with Sellafield Ltd Enterprise Management System

Familiarity with SL processes and procedures for the delivery of Programmable Electronic Systems:
ES_1_2479_1 Issue 5 Implementation of Programmable Electronic System based Control and Monitoring
ES_1_2487_1 Issue 2 Operational Technology Security
SL PES delivery lifecycle
Familiarisation of the SL Gated project lifecycle

Familiarity with working on the Sellafield Site and its facilities and assets.

Experience working in Sellafield design and the tools and techniques Sellafield uses including HAZOPS, MFDs, S&IDDs, SIDs, URS packages, CONCISE etc for Control system delivery.

Existing P1/P4 pass and Sellafield IT holder.

AutoCAD 2D / Client IT Systems (MS Office, Cimage, AVEVA etc.)

D03760 (Sellafield Design Change Awareness) and D03770 (Sellafield Checking & Approvals) completed within the last 3 years.

CyBOK foundations/ Industrial Cyber Security Professional (SANS/ QA) or recognised qualification in Industrial Cyber Security.

Degree Qualified in Electrical / Electronic Engineering

City and Guilds 2382 - Understand the Requirements of Electrical Installations BS 7671:2018 (2022)

Professional registration with a relevant institute (I.e IET, IoP, InstMC)

Principal Engineer Highways (Section 38)
Lynx Employment Services Ltd
Huddersfield
Hybrid
Senior
£23/hour
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

HD1 Hybrid (Office ideally Tuesdays)
30/03/2026 30/06/2026
£23.37 per hour

We are seeking an experienced Principal Engineer with strong Section 38 Highways adoption experience to join a busy Highways & Transportation team.

This role focuses on the negotiation, technical audit and approval of highway adoption schemes under Section 38 of the Highways Act, working closely with developers, consultants and internal teams to ensure designs meet adoptable standards.

The Role

You will:

  • Technically audit Section 38 highway design submissions
  • Review drainage, utilities and full highway layouts
  • Provide structured feedback and manage iterative resubmissions
  • Negotiate amendments with consultants and developers
  • Manage live schemes from handover (retirement cover)
  • Ensure compliance with legislative, regulatory and council standards
  • Support procurement, financial and resource management where required
  • Contribute to delivery during periods of changing priorities and resource pressure

You must be confident challenging non-compliant designs and capable of managing complex, ongoing schemes from day one.

What Were Looking For

Essential:

  • Direct experience with Section 38 Agreements
  • Strong highways design knowledge (adoptable standards)
  • Civil Engineering degree (or equivalent experience)
  • Experience within local authority or public sector highways
  • Strong technical report writing skills
  • Confident negotiator with consultants
  • Experience managing staff performance and workloads
  • Knowledge of CDM and Health & Safety legislation
  • IT competence (MS Office, GIS, AutoCAD understanding)

Desirable:

  • Planning process experience
  • Experience working within politically sensitive environments
  • Experience managing operational response (e.g. adverse weather)

The Person

You will be:

  • Technically strong and decisive
  • Honest and accountable
  • Comfortable working in a fast-changing environment
  • Capable of prioritising workload under pressure
  • Able to motivate and support junior staff
  • Flexible in approach to hybrid and occasional operational demands

Working Pattern

Hybrid ideally office-based Tuesdays (flexible for the right candidate).

Manager returning 16th March submissions to be reviewed that week.

Lead Data Scientist
Adria Solutions Ltd
Manchester
Hybrid
Senior
£60,000 - £80,000

My client is a fast-growing UK FinTech business serving thousands of customers. They are investing heavily in their data capability and are now looking to appoint a Lead Data Scientist to drive end-to-end machine learning delivery within a regulated financial environment.

This is a hands-on leadership role combining technical ownership, team development, and production-grade model deployment.

The Role

As Lead Data Scientist, you will:

Lead and develop a growing Data Science team, setting standards and delivery cadence

Own end-to-end ML solutions - from problem framing and feature engineering to deployment, monitoring, and governance

Translate business objectives into modelling strategies aligned to risk appetite and operational constraints

Build and deploy models using Python, SQL, and AWS (SageMaker or equivalent)

Partner closely with Engineering, Data, and Risk/Financial Crime teams to ensure robust, production-ready solutions

Establish monitoring frameworks for performance, drift, and retraining

Drive clear documentation, traceability, and governance appropriate for a regulated environment

This role requires someone who thinks beyond experimentation - focusing on operational impact, adoption, and long-term model performance.

Essential Experience

Proven commercial ML/Data Science delivery with measurable impact

Experience taking models into production and managing performance over time

Prior experience leading or mentoring Data Scientists

Strong Python (pandas, numpy, scikit-learn or similar)

Strong SQL (complex joins, aggregations, analytical functions)

Solid grounding in applied statistics, evaluation design, calibration, bias/fairness

Experience working closely with Engineering/Data teams in production-first environments

Comfortable operating within regulated industries

Desirable

AWS experience (S3, Athena/Glue, IAM, Lambda)

SageMaker or equivalent ML platform experience

Financial services domain knowledge (risk, fraud, affordability, payments)

Experience with model explainability and governance documentation

Package & Benefits

Hybrid working model

Competitive pension

Additional paid leave (birthday, charity, wellbeing, life events)

Employee assistance programme & Virtual GP

Modern collaborative office environment

Interested? Please Click Apply Now!

Lead Data Scientist

Section Engineer
M Group
Oldham
In office
Mid - Senior
Private salary
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

About The Role
Right across infrastructure, theres a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage youre at in your career, with us youll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in afriendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive.
Where will you be working?
M Group Highways
At M Group Highways, were supporting the safe transportation and movement of people across the UK.
We dont just build roads and bridges- were building a better future, creating lasting social value that gives back to the communities in which we work.
Youll be joining our Civils projects team.We deliver specialist civil engineering for the private and public sectors across the UK, building strong relationships based on a collaborative approach.
Want to come and be a part of it?
What will you be doing?
You’ll manage all engineering activities including engineering control, setting out and providing direction to workforce and leading Quality control systems to ensure compliance with project design and specifications.
Line management responsibility for other Site and Graduate/Trainee Engineers.
You’ll ensure the highest possible Health, Safety & Environmental standards are employed across all projects, adhering to M Group health and safety policy/ environmental policy and actively supporting the It Starts With Me (ISWM) culture that is an integral part of the M Group working environment.
You’ll meet client expectations and ensure excellent communication skills with all project stakeholders.
Survey & Engineering Control, and be responsible for checking all sub-contractor and direct labour works.
Reviewing design and proposing solution by raising RFI’s and communicating to relevant parties i.e. Designers / Sub Contractors.
You’ll work with the Site Agent in monitoring HSEQ aspects of the project including Project Health and Safety File.
Assist managing the permit process including CAT scanning and issuing Permits.
Keep accurate records including site diary, records of works activities, resource allocations and as-built information using AutoCAD.
Input into collaborative planning for site work.
Assisting developing both short term and long term programmes.
You’ll assist the commercial team with managing valuations, early warnings and compensation events.
We may required you to work nights from time to time.
What youll bring
Whats in it for you?
We offer a range of benefits designed to support your life in and out of work, some of which include;

  • Matched or contributory pension scheme
  • Online GP service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
  • Employee assistance programme
  • My Rewards portal, access to 1000s of retail discounts
  • Life assurance
  • Cycle to work, salary finance and give as you earn schemes
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leave
  • Reward and recognition scheme

In addition, this role offers;

  • Company car and fuel card with a range of EV and hybrid vehicles to choose from
  • My Car Choice our salary sacrifice EV/ Hybrid car scheme
  • Private health care and health care cash plan
  • 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Recommend a friend get rewarded for introducing people to us!
  • Holiday purchase scheme
  • Personal Accident Cover

About us
We want to be an employer of choice and a great place to work, attracting diverse and talented people, who join us and make a difference. We are one of the Top 100 UK companies actively supporting and recruiting army veterans. Our ENABLE inclusion networks bring together people who have a shared passion, to help create an environment where everyone belongs.Our values help to shape our culture and how we work with one another. We recruit with these values in mind, to ensure your aspirations, and ways of working, align with ours.

  • Wereresponsibleand go further for our people, clients, communities and the planet
  • Wereopenand seek new and better ways of exceeding expectations
  • Weretogetherand as one team; the whole is greater than the sum of the parts
  • Wereambitiousand embrace opportunity, to lead essential infrastructure services for life

Whether youre a trainee, apprentice or graduate, or progressing through your career, our people benefit from industry recognised programmes, training and development.
Its an exceptional time to be a part of M Group.
Please note: Occasionally, job adverts might be closed before the stated closing date. Do apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered.
For certain roles, successful candidates will be subject to 3rd party background checks as part of the hiring process. Some roles require drug and alcohol testing as part of induction and onboarding.
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Multi-Skilled Engineer
Warburtons Ltd
Multiple locations
In office
Mid - Senior
£55,000
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Company description:

At Warburtons, family is at the heart of our business. Five generations’? worth of expertise that goes into making our bakery products allows us to continue a tradition of baking inherited over the past 150 years.

Warburtons is the largest bakery brand in the UK, but that doesn’t allow us to rest on our laurels. We are pioneers of the industry and ambitious market leaders, always seeking to challenge ourselves and convention. It is part of our philosophy to provide honest good sense on issues of health and well-being, helping the whole family to enjoy our products as part of a healthy, balanced diet, through a range of products to suit all meal occasions, lifestyles and tastes.

Job description:

Role: Multi-Skilled Engineer
Location: Bolton Bakery
Hours: 4 on 4 off Shift Pattern
Salary: Circa £55,000 + Overtime + Annual Profit-Related Bonus

Why Join Us?
At Warburtons, engineering isnt just about keeping the lines running its about driving the future of baking. With a strong Northern heritage and a forward-thinking mindset, we blend traditional values with cutting-edge technology to stay ahead of the game. Thats why were embracing next-generation automation and technological engineering gains, with a bold vision to become world-class.

Our newly launched Engineering Academy, built in partnership with the IMechE, is one of our proudest achievements. Its designed to develop and elevate our engineers, equipping you with the skills, training, and recognition to thrive, whether you want to deepen your technical expertise or progress your career.

What Youll Be Getting Stuck Into

Youll join a highly skilled, collaborative team of Engineers focused on:

Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM)
Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
Condition-Based Monitoring (CBM)
Continuous Improvement and Energy Efficiency Projects

From diagnosing faults before they cause downtime to delivering long-term fixes and system upgrades, this is a hands-on, proactive role that plays a critical part in the success of our 24/7, high-speed, automated food manufacturing site.

What Were Looking For

We want talented engineers who are hungry to learn, grow and make an impact. Heres what helps you rise to the top of the list:

Technically strong Multi Skilled Engineers, predominately electrically biased with mechanical skills (ideally in FMCG or high-volume manufacturing)
An apprenticeship, BTEC, HNC or similar engineering qualification
Experience with condition-based monitoring (thermal imaging, ultrasound, vibration analysis) is a bonus
Top-tier problem-solving and root cause analysis skills
A safety-first mindset, with good knowledge of H&S systems and legislation
A desire to develop, contribute, and take ownership in a team striving for operational excellence

Extra Dough

A slice of the annual profits with our discretionary bonus scheme
Award-winning pension with generous company contributions
Holiday trading scheme buy up to an extra week off per year
Life assurance, plus health & wellbeing support including physiotherapy and a 24/7 helpline
Continued personal and professional development through the Warburtons Engineering Academy
Fully stocked kitchens (yes crumpets, teacakes, and more)
Discounts for you and your family through our Extra Dough platform

Sounds like the right mix? Then its time to bring your skills to the table.
Apply today and help shape the future of engineering at Warburtons where tradition meets innovation, and every day is a fresh opportunity to rise.

We respect and value difference. We look to create an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. Companies that are diverse in age, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, or any other aspect which makes them unique, are proven to be better companies. More importantly, creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work, is the right thing to do.

Engineering Technical Lead
EVOLVE IN RECRUITMENT LTD
Manchester
Hybrid
Senior
£95,000

Job Title: Technical Lead / Staff Software Engineer//Engineering Lead/Technical Director/Chief Engineer

Salary: £63,000 - £103,000

Location: Manchester

Our client is seeking enthusiastic and proactive individuals to join their growing team. Working in a busy but dynamic environment, you will Join our clients Digital & Data team working alongside product, design and a wide range of other experts and cross-disciplinary teams to bring ideas to life through innovative software solutions. This is a hybrid role with two days in the office in Central London.

Our client has over 4,000 strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers, and technologists. And have a deep expertise in a number of areas not limited to but including consumer and manufacturing, defence financial services and transport. With teams that operate globally from offices across the UK, Ireland, the US, Nordics, and Netherlands.

Job Description

Why consider joining the Digital & Data community

  • Grow a flexible and unique career within a trust-based environment that values excellence, innovation, and curiosity. You have the option to progress with us on a technical career track. No need to go onto the Partner career track if this doesnt align with what you want to do.
  • Work on a broad variety of projects and tech stacks for clients across seven sectors - no project is ever the same

Tech stack required ideally:

While we advocate for using the right tech for the right task, you can expect to work with the following technologies to ensure scalable, high-performance applications:

  • Programming Languages: JavaScript/TypeScript, Java, C#
  • Frameworks: Vue/Angular/React/Node/Next, Spring/Spring Boot, .NET/ASP.NET
  • Cloud platforms: AWS, GCP, Azure
  • CI/CD:Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps
  • IaC: Terraform, CloudFormation, Azure Bicep
  • Pragmatic and safe usage of AI through the SDLC (e.g. using MCP to combine tools in interesting and effective ways)

Qualifications

Essential requirements

  • Experience in managing and technically leading a software engineering team
  • Soft-skills to interact with clients, demonstrating credibility in technology and overall delivery
  • Proven capability in shaping the end-to-end software delivery lifecycle, driving improvements across development, testing, deployment, and operational phases.
  • Ability to implement infrastructure-as-code, CI/CD, and efficient release management strategies.
  • Enhance system performance using load testing, caching, and optimizing database queries and application logic for better scalability and response times.
  • Expertise in modern engineering standards such as TDD, contract testing, and secure coding, as well as architectural patterns like event-driven architecture and platform migration.
  • Experience providing technical subject matter expertise to shape bids and client proposals. Can present proposed approaches and discuss technical implementation with prospective clients during the sales process

You are required to be able to work in the UK full time without restriction and be eligible forSC clearance.If you feel you have the relevant skills and experience required for this role, then please apply to Evolve Recruitment, Kingston upon Thames for more information.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.

Industrial Refrigeration Commissioning Engineer
WR HVACR
Manchester
In office
Mid
£75,000
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Manchester
£75,000 per annum

A global manufacturer of Chillers and Process Cooling equipment. They provide a comprehensive suite of HVAC solutions, from design and supply to installation, commissioning and maintenance for offices, hospitals, data centres and other large facilities. This allows them to help clients improve energy efficiency and operational performance while reducing carbon emissions and meet regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:
Commission industrial refrigeration systems (e.g. ammonia, CO2, HFC) including pressure testing, evacuation, charging, and system start-up
Perform functional testing and calibration of compressors, valves, controls, safety devices, and BMS interfaces
Diagnose and rectify faults during commissioning to ensure safe, efficient system performance
Verify compliance with design specifications, PED requirements, and F-Gas / environmental regulations
Produce commissioning documentation, test records, and support client handover and training

Package:
£60,000 per annum
Overtime (1.5x or 2x), door to door & on-call pay
32 days annual leave
Pension scheme
Continuous training opportunities

What You’ll Need:
F-Gas certification
Commissioning experience
Experience handling natural refrigerants (Ammonia & Co2)
Full driving licence

Interested in hearing more? Call Peter Caulfield on 023 9285 2310 or Email

WR HVAC | M&E are #1 recruitment partner for HVAC jobs. Our customers include a range of large and small M&E companies, manufacturers and suppliers of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment. We recruit UK wide for sales, management and technical jobs.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

SOC Manager
Symmetric Recruitment Ltd
Manchester
Hybrid
Senior - Leader
£70,000 - £80,000

SOC Engineering Lead

£70,000 - £80,000 DOE

Hybrid Working

UKSV clearance required candidates must hold or be eligible to obtain clearance.

This role leads the Security Engineering function within a high-performing Security Operations Centre.

It is a pivotal leadership position responsible for onboarding delivery, platform engineering, detection optimisation and technical transition into live SOC services.

The team is technically strong. What it needs is structure, prioritisation and consistent leadership.

You will bring clarity, accountability and calm while remaining technically credible and hands-on.

This is not a pure management role. You must be able to lead from the front.

The Role

You will:

• Lead and schedule the SOC Engineering team across onboarding and live service activity
• Own technical delivery during customer onboarding and transition
• Oversee Sentinel connector deployment, Defender integration, rule tuning and SOAR playbooks
• Ensure structured service handover into SOC operations with clear documentation
• Act as escalation point for complex engineering issues in live environments
• Maintain SLA adherence and platform health
• Improve detection logic, automation and enrichment capability
• Drive engineering standards, reporting clarity and workload discipline
• Coach and develop junior engineers
• Maintain technical authority across Microsoft Sentinel, Defender suite, Entra ID and Azure security architecture

What Success Looks Like

• Onboarding delivered on time with validated integrations
• Clean handover into SOC with documented runbooks
• Improved automation and measurable SOC efficiency gains
• A structured, aligned engineering team with clear ownership

Essential Experience

• Experience leading a Security Engineering team within an MSP, MSSP or SOC environment
• Strong hands-on expertise with Microsoft Sentinel and Defender XDR
• Deep understanding of Azure security architecture and ingestion strategy
• Proven experience configuring connectors and tuning detection rules
• Experience with SOAR platforms
• Strong KQL capability
• Ability to manage competing priorities in fast-paced environments
• Experience managing ingestion costs or cloud service optimisation
• Confident customer communication

Desirable

• Integration experience (Mimecast, Darktrace, legacy EDR platforms)
• ITIL exposure (change and incident management)
• Google Cloud or AWS knowledge
• Microsoft security certifications
• GIAC, CISSP, CYSA+ or equivalent

Leadership Profile

You are:

• Structured and operationally disciplined
• Calm under pressure
• Comfortable holding accountability
• Technically credible with engineers
• Clear and direct with customers
• Focused on outcomes, not activity

This role will not suit someone who prefers individual contribution without people leadership responsibility.

Head of Software Engineering
Adria Solutions Ltd
Manchester
Hybrid
Leader
£100,000 - £150,000
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

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.

The Role: Head of Software Engineering

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 CEO 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 engineers with a focus on growth, inclusion, and ownership.
  • Define and deliver a forward-looking engineering roadmap aligned with business goals.
  • Champion a culture of collaboration, learning, and continuous improvement.

Technology Delivery

  • Oversee the design and development of scalable and secure digital products.
  • Implement best-in-class Agile, DevOps, and software delivery practices.
  • Own the full software development lifecycle from planning to deployment.

Collaboration & Communication

  • Partner with Product, Operations, and Executive teams to align technical strategy with company vision.
  • Translate business needs into innovative, practical engineering solutions.

Governance & Risk

  • Ensure compliance with regulatory, security, and operational standards.
  • Proactively manage technical risks and drive architectural decisions.

Innovation & Technical Excellence

  • Stay ahead of emerging technologies and recommend tools or frameworks that improve efficiency and product quality.
  • Uphold coding standards and promote engineering best practices.

What We re Looking For

We re looking for a dynamic and experienced engineering leader who thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments. You ll bring:

  • Proven leadership experience in software engineering teams (ideally within a regulated or financial context).
  • A strong grasp of Agile methodologies, modern DevOps practices, and scalable architecture.
  • Hands-on technical background with solid software development experience.
  • Exceptional communication skills and the confidence to challenge senior stakeholders when needed.
  • A passion for building inclusive, customer-focused technology solutions.

Interested? Click Apply Now!

Frequently asked questions
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While many positions require experience in software or hardware engineering, the key qualifications often focus on leadership skills, project management experience, and an understanding of engineering processes relevant to the role.
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