Engineering Manager: Build & Scale AI Platform Teams

Burns Sheehan; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns Sheehan is recruiting an Engineering Manager for a scale-up AI platform in the UK. You will lead 1–2 pods, guide delivery and help shape architecture as the product expands into international markets.

You bring a software background, a track record of coaching engineers, and comfort in ambiguity. This is a rare chance to build function from the ground up and influence product, engineering and design decisions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing engineers with coaching and delivery skills.
• Background in software engineering with strong technical credibility.
• Comfort working in scale-up environments with ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Manage 1–2 engineering pods and conduct 1:1s, feedback, and performance conversations.
• Drive delivery, processes and ways of working as the team grows.
• Contribute to early-stage architecture and tech decisions.
• Help shape a healthy engineering culture from the ground up.

Skills

Software engineering

People management

Delivery leadership

Scale-up experience

Job description

Burns Sheehan is recruiting an Engineering Manager for a scale-up AI platform in the UK. You will lead 1–2 pods, guide delivery and help shape architecture as the product expands into international markets.

You bring a software background, a track record of coaching engineers, and comfort in ambiguity. This is a rare chance to build function from the ground up and influence product, engineering and design decisions.