Group Leader - Software

KBR, Inc; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 71,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Private healthcare

Company pension

Professional development

Cycle to work

Rail season ticket loan

Job summary

Frazer-Nash Consultancy is seeking a Group Leader to head a new software development group in the Southwest, based in Bristol or Gloucester, delivering bespoke software from data science models across energy and defence sectors.

The role requires degree-level qualification, strong leadership, and deep knowledge of software lifecycles, with experience in data science or modelling and a background in defence or energy industries. A fit with Frazer-Nash core values is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in a relevant academic area.
• Knowledge of software delivery lifecycles and methodologies.
• Experience with data science, AI and/or modelling.
• Experience in the Defence and Energy industries.

Responsibilities

• Lead a new software development group in the Southwest (Bristol/Gloucester).
• Deliver services across the Software Design Lifecycle from requirements to testing.
• Collaborate with Data Science/Modelling teams to productionise models into software.

Skills

Leadership

Software lifecycle

Data science

Modelling

Business development

Defence industry experience

Education

Degree-level qualification

Tools

Software languages/technologies

Job description

Title: Group Leader - Software

Location: Bristol or Gloucester

Salary: £70,900K - £109,000pa (Depending on experience)

Working Pattern: Full time (37.5 hrs per week) – Hybrid Working

Closing Date: 2nd October 2026

A vacancy has arisen for a Group Leader of a new software development focussed group in the Southwest within the Software and Digital Architecture area. The new group will be an application software focussed team based in Bristol and Gloucester. The team will provide services associated with all aspects of the Software Design Lifecycle including collation of software requirements, specification, design, implementation and testing. The team’s primary focus will be on supporting the Data Science and Modelling teams in turning data science and predictive models into bespoke, production software applications. The team will deliver these services into a wide range of industries with the main clients being in the Energy and Defence industries.

What We’re Looking For

Degree level qualified in a relevant academic area. Knowledge and experience of software delivery lifecycles and methodologies Knowledge and experience of a range of software languages and technologies. Knowledge and experience of data science, AI and/or modelling. Knowledge and experience of the risks associated with delivering software services and products. Experience working in the Defence and Energy Industries and experience of developing new clients. Experience in developing solutions and products for customers and delivering subsequent programmes of work to customer satisfaction, schedule and budget. Visible leadership to the group and customers.

Requirements

The successful applicant will meet the following minimum requirements: Be enthusiastic and knowledgeable about Software Understand the technical and commercial pathways to providing all aspects of Software design technologies to new and existing customers Understand and provide evidence of the Frazer-Nash Core and Group Leader Competencies Have a robust understanding of Frazer-Nash working practices It is to your advantage if you meet any or all the following additional requirements: Experience of managing people and teams Experience of developing strategic plans for growth Being chartered Significant knowledge of portfolio area/Industry area Significant knowledge of business development Due to the nature of the work that Frazer-Nash Consultancy undertake, candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment screening and must be able to satisfy clearance criteria for UK National Security Vetting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with yearly reviews 25 days holiday + the opportunity to buy 5 days.
• A company that has its heart in the right place and a welcoming work culture.
• Happy to talk flexible working
• Enhanced parental benefits
• Company pension scheme
• Targeted professional development
• Life assurance
• Private healthcare membership
• Bonus scheme linked into company performance
• Paid membership fees to a professional institution
• Support in attaining professional membership
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season rail ticket loan
• And further optional benefits you can tailor to your personal requirements

About Frazer-Nash

Frazer-Nash is a leading systems, engineering and technology company. We help organisations deliver innovative engineering and technology solutions to make lives safe, secure, sustainable, and affordable. With over 1000 employees, we work from a network of nine UK and four Australian locations. Our people apply their expertise to develop, enhance and protect our clients' critical assets, systems and processes. We use our skills and talents to ensure a sustainable future for society. Our work helps deliver a safe and secure world, where natural resources are conserved, and clean energy is available to all. And we focus on actions to reduce climate change; supporting rapid and far-reaching transformations in the delivery of energy, security, industry, and transport. At the heart of our business are a set of self-defined core values. These are part of our DNA and we’re committed to upholding them – internally as part of our Frazer-Nash family; in the way we work with our customers; and when we engage with the wider world. We care At Frazer-Nash, we care about each other; always looking to collaborate and see things from the other person’s point of view We offer mutual support, learn from one another, and work as a team to deliver the best results Everyone has a voice, and we all make the time to listen We will work with openness and collaborate effectively – thinking about our clients and our people, and responding to their needs We care about the difference we make to the wider world. We are trusted Effective collaboration is founded upon trust. We earn the trust of our customers and colleagues by delivering on the commitments we have made to them. We deliver success We deliver value and success to our customers and to our business. We continually strive to be the best at what we do. We want to do things that matter We seek out interesting and satisfying work that helps makes a difference in society We use our expertise to provide trusted, impartial professional advice to our clients By making a difference to today, we benefit the world of tomorrow – so we can all go home each day knowing that we’ve done something that really mattered.