Engineering Manager

JR United Kingdom; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an Engineering Manager to lead a dynamic development team in Knutsford. This role offers the chance to shape engineering talent while driving the delivery of innovative software solutions. You'll be at the forefront of agile practices, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. With a focus on both technical leadership and team growth, this is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking environment. If you're passionate about technology and people development, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Experience leading software engineering teams and mentoring talent.
• Strong technical background in software delivery and agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Drive agile practices and continuous improvement within the team.

Skills

Java

Microservices

APIs

Agile

Scrum

Tools

Jira

Confluence

CI/CD

Job description

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Role: Engineering Manager
Duration: Up until December 31st 2025
Rate: £400 per day Inside IR35
Location: Knutsford, 2 days on site per week

Our client is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead a high-performing development team in Knutsford. This is an exciting opportunity for a technically credible leader who thrives on enabling teams to deliver outstanding software solutions while growing and mentoring engineering talent. As an Engineering Manager, your focus is not just on delivery, but also on people. You’ll champion agile practices, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and drive both team productivity and individual growth.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead, mentor, and grow a team of software engineers.
2. Own the delivery of technical products and projects, ensuring quality and timely execution.
3. Create and maintain project plans for large-scale epics.
4. Run and continuously improve agile processes and ceremonies.
5. Provide technical coaching and architecture guidance.
6. Conduct regular 1:1s, performance feedback, and career development.
7. Engage in hands-on practices such as code reviews, bug fixing, and quality assurance.
8. Collaborate across departments and manage multiple stakeholder relationships.
9. Drive innovation and implement process improvements.
10. Actively contribute to the team culture and overall technical direction.

Tech & Tools You'll Work With:

• Languages & Frameworks: Strong background in Java, microservices, and APIs.
• Methodologies: Agile, Scrum.
• Tools: Jira, Confluence.
• DevOps: CI/CD pipelines and tooling experience expected.