Engineering Manager

Sanderson Recruitment Plc; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is looking for a Chapter Lead - Engineering Manager. This role combines technical leadership with people management to build high-performing teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Java, React, or Angular, with experience in mentoring and agile delivery. This position offers a competitive salary of up to £72,000 and exceptional benefits, fostering an inclusive work environment.

Benefits

33 days holiday

Private health cover option

6% matched pension contributions

Funded qualifications

Life event loan up to £3,000

Qualifications

• 5+ years' hands-on experience in Java, React, Angular, or similar.
• Proven track record developing technical talent.
• Strong background in agile delivery and product development.

Responsibilities

• Build and scale world-class engineering teams through recruitment and mentorship.
• Champion best practices and modern tooling.
• Collaborate across teams and product leadership.

Skills

Java

React

Angular

Agile delivery

Coaching

Performance management

CI/CD

Collaboration

Job description

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.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.