Engineering Lead

Morson Edge; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Engineering Lead in Basingstoke. This role involves taking ownership of the end-to-end engineering function, defining standards and processes, and leading a community of engineering professionals. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering leadership and a proven ability to drive automation and governance across complex projects. This position offers excellent benefits and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

26 days annual leave plus public holidays

Double-matching pension contributions

Life assurance

Flexible benefits package

Employee discounts

Private medical / car allowance

Qualifications

• Strong background in engineering leadership and governance.
• Experience across software, infrastructure, or service management disciplines.
• Proven ability to define and embed automation and tooling strategies.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for all aspects of engineering process and governance.
• Define engineering processes, standards and guidance.
• Enable engineering governance across multiple suppliers.
• Manage the Engineering Community of Practice.
• Deliver a vision and strategy around engineering.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Governance and process design

Stakeholder management

Automation and tooling strategies

Job description

Engineering Lead – Basingstoke

Are you an experienced Engineering Lead looking for your next big challenge? This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of the end‑to‑end engineering function for a major client programme – driving strategy, governance and innovation across multiple technologies and suppliers.

As the Engineering Lead, you will be at the heart of the customer’s Design Authority, responsible for defining engineering standards, processes and tooling that ensure consistent, high‑quality delivery. You will shape the technical direction, lead automation initiatives and make sure the engineering function delivers measurable value aligned with long‑term business goals.

You will also lead a thriving Engineering Community of Practice, mentoring, guiding and inspiring teams to adopt best practices and deliver exceptional outcomes. This is a senior, high‑impact role that offers both strategic influence and hands‑on leadership across complex, multi‑supplier environments.

What we are looking for:

• Strong background in engineering leadership, governance and process design
• Experience working across software, infrastructure or service management disciplines
• Proven ability to define and embed automation and tooling strategies
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

What’s in it for you:

• 26 days annual leave plus public holidays
• Double‑matched pension contributions (up to 10%)
• Life assurance and flexible benefits package
• Employee discounts, wellbeing support and private medical / car allowance (role dependent)

Responsibilities:

• Take responsibility for all aspects of engineering process, governance, technology and strategy as part of the customer’s Design Authority
• Define engineering processes, standards and guidance covering the end‑to‑end lifecycle of a variety of components (software, infrastructure, service management, etc.) to enable repeatable delivery of governed and assured products
• Enable engineering governance, working across multiple suppliers to ensure quality artefacts are produced to standards consistently
• Define engineering and automation tooling requirements and architecture, and support teams in the delivery of this technology and the supporting processes
• Deliver a vision and strategy around engineering, supporting the customer’s medium‑ to long‑term business strategy
• Ensure the engineering function is delivering value to the customer’s business, achieving strategic goals through delivery of engineering concepts, guidance and artefacts
• Attend Design Authority meetings, supporting the delivery of customer strategy and positioning the company in the correct way
• Manage the Engineering Community of Practice, leading a team of engineering‑focused people to deliver the wider engineering function
• Utilise opportunities presented on the programme to grow and develop a strong automation capability, reusing lessons learned and sharing knowledge with the wider business
• Deliver an engineering function that enables the company to meet its cost and time commitments
• Support teams on the programme to adopt engineering processes and tooling

Benefits and Other Perks:

• 26 days annual leave plus public holidays (flexible)
• Double‑matching pension contributions of up to 10%
• Life assurance
• Company‑wide incentive plans
• Flexible benefits such as increased holidays, travel, dental, critical illness, and more
• Employee discounts and virtual GP
• Private medical / company car or car allowance (role‑dependent)

Equal Opportunity Statement:

We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum / essential criteria for the role. We are a certified Disability Confident Leader, a Times Top 50 employer for Gender Equality, a Top 75 employer for Social Mobility, accredited with the Living Wage Foundation, and a signatory for the Race at Work Charter. We are committed to United Nations standards for LGBTI+ and a Stonewall Top 100 Employer. We are people‑centric and maintain inclusive communities that support diversity and inclusion in the workplace.