Engineering Manager
Posted 4 hours 12 minutes ago by Sanderson Recruitment Plc
Job Role: Chapter Lead - Engineering Manager
Working Model: Full-Time - Remote (with optional quarterly workshops/events)
Salary: Up to £72,000 + Excellent Benefits
Are you passionate about growing engineering talent and shaping how teams deliver?
Do you want to combine your technical expertise with people leadership to build high-performing, motivated squads?
This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a pivotal leadership role, driving engineering excellence, fostering innovation, and empowering teams to deliver exceptional outcomes. Whether you're a senior engineer ready to amplify your impact through others, or an experienced people manager eager to deepen your technical focus, this role offers the perfect balance of technical depth and leadership growth.
Ideal Candidate:
For Senior Engineers moving into management:
5+ years' hands-on experience in Java, React, Angular, or similar
Passion for mentoring and knowledge sharing
Interest in business impact beyond code
Experience coaching or guiding junior developers
For Experienced People Leaders:
Proven track record developing technical talent
Strong background in agile delivery and product development
Curiosity about technology and willingness to learn
Skilled in coaching and performance management
Familiarity with modern engineering practices (CI/CD, testing, automation)
Collaborative, inclusive leadership style
Growth mindset and commitment to continuous learning
Ability to build trust, remove blockers, and create conditions for teams to thrive
What You'll Do:
Build and scale world-class engineering teams through recruitment, mentorship, and career development
Champion best practices, modern tooling, and architectural standards
Contribute to architectural discussions and code reviews while staying close to technology
Collaborate across teams and product leadership to align technical delivery with strategic objectives
Drive innovation responsibly while maintaining compliance and security standards
Design personalised growth paths for every team member
What's on offer?
Up to £72,000 salary
33 days holiday (increasing with service)
Option to enrol for private health cover
6% matched pension contributions
Funded qualifications & extensive L&D opportunities
Discounts on insurance & breakdown cover
Life event loan up to £3,000
If this sounds like the right challenge for you, drop me a message or apply today - we'd love to chat!
Reasonable Adjustments:
Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.
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