Head of Engineering

Hamilton Barnes ?; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology-focused organization in Maidenhead is seeking a strategic and innovative Head of Engineering to lead a team of 12 professionals in Cloud, Infrastructure, and Security. This pivotal leadership role involves defining the engineering roadmap and driving transformation while fostering technical excellence and compliance. The ideal candidate has a robust background in leading multi-disciplinary teams and expertise in Microsoft Cloud solutions.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience as a Head of Engineering, Director of Engineering, or Head of Technology.
• Strong technical grounding in Microsoft Cloud, Security, and Infrastructure.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams in cloud-first or hybrid environments.
• Background in an MSP or enterprise-scale organisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire teams across Cloud, Infrastructure, and Security.
• Define and deliver a forward-thinking engineering roadmap.
• Champion best practices and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Strengthen governance, compliance, and risk management.

Skills

Leadership experience

Microsoft Cloud expertise

Team management

Risk management

Governance

Tools

Azure

Job description

🚀 Head of Engineering (Cloud, Infrastructure & Security)

Are you a strategic technology leader ready to shape the future of cloud, infrastructure, and security across a growing organisation?

We’re looking for a Head of Engineering to lead a team of 12 talented professionals, including the Heads of Security and Cloud & Infrastructure. This is a pivotal leadership role where you’ll drive innovation, strengthen technical delivery, and align engineering excellence with business growth.

🔧 What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead and inspire teams across Cloud, Infrastructure, and Security, setting strategic direction and ensuring alignment to business goals.
• Define and deliver a forward-thinking engineering roadmap focused on scalability, automation, and performance.
• Champion best practices, modern tooling, and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Strengthen governance, compliance, and risk management across all technical domains.
• Mentor department heads and senior engineers to foster leadership growth and technical depth.

🌐 What You’ll Bring

• Proven leadership experience as a Head of Engineering, Director of Engineering, or Head of Technology.
• Strong technical grounding in Microsoft Cloud, Security, and Infrastructure.
• Experience leading multi‑disciplinary teams in cloud‑first or hybrid environments.
• Background in an MSP or enterprise‑scale organisation.

You’ll play a key role in shaping technical strategy, building world‑class engineering capability, and driving transformation across the organisation. If you’re passionate about technology leadership and creating lasting impact — this is your next step.