Head of Engineering

Maxwell Bond; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A health tech scale-up company in Manchester is seeking a Head of Engineering to lead teams across AI and core development. This role involves driving innovation, mentoring talent, and implementing scalable processes while maintaining agility. Join a financially secure organization aiming for rapid growth, with a competitive salary of £100k–£120k plus equity options. The position allows for hybrid working, promoting collaboration within the engineering team.

Benefits

Equity options

Hybrid working

Collaborative environment

Qualifications

• Experienced in leading engineering teams through start‑up to scale‑up transitions.
• Strong background in modern engineering practices.
• Passionate about mentoring and scaling teams.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a high‑performing engineering function.
• Drive strategic product initiatives including AI components.
• Implement scalable processes while maintaining agility.

Skills

Leadership in engineering

Technical background in JavaScript/TypeScript and AWS

Mentoring high-performing teams

Experience with AI and building LLMs

Job description

Head of Engineering – Tech for Good / Health Tech Scale up

Location: Manchester | Salary: £100k–£120k + Equity

Are you a technically brilliant leader who thrives in fast paced start up and scale up environments? Do you want to be part of a company on a mission to improve the health and lives of others? Are you ready to utilise AI to create innovative products?

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Head of Engineering to join a Health Tech business as they go from start-up to scale-up and make a real impact.

You will join an already highly successful organisation headed up by a founder with a track record of scaling businesses. Financially secure, with organic growth, there is no reliance on outside investment.

This year they have been aligning the teams to become cross functional and product focused. With everyone now on the same page, they are ready for a Head of Engineering to come in and take them to the next level in 2026.

Why This Role is Exciting:

• High Impact: Lead teams of engineers across AI, Data, and Core Development, influencing the next generation of products.
• Innovation at Scale: Deliver cutting‑edge AI‑powered products.
• Hands‑On Leadership: Be a technically credible leader who can command respect and challenge developers architecturally.
• Shape the Culture: Play a key role in evolving the engineering team from start‑up agility to predictable, high‑performance delivery without losing innovation.
• Equity & Growth: Competitive salary with equity options – be part of a company on a rapid growth trajectory and directly share in their success.

About You:

• Experienced in leading engineering teams through start‑up to scale‑up transitions.
• Technical background in modern engineering practices and principles, including a JavaScript/TypeScript AWS tech stack.
• Passionate about mentoring and scaling high‑performing teams.
• Previous experience with AI and building LLMs.
• Thrives in a fast‑paced, mission‑driven environment.

What You’ll Deliver:

• Build and lead a high‑performing, multidisciplinary engineering function.
• Drive strategic product initiatives, including AI components.
• Implement scalable processes while maintaining team agility and innovation.

The team are based in central Manchester with hybrid working. It’s a collaborative environment with the team coming in twice a week.

This is without a doubt one of the most exciting opportunities in Manchester right now and an opportunity to be part of something special.

Please apply or get in touch directly if this sounds like you!