Head Of Engineering

KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Normanton and Altofts; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology recruitment firm is seeking a Head of Engineering to lead and scale their engineering function in Wakefield, with a focus on integrating software services and cloud technology. This senior leadership role requires strong experience in engineering leadership and embedded systems. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £95,000, hybrid working options, and the chance to influence technology direction in innovative electronic products.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working options

Long-term career progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior engineering leadership role.
• Background with electronic devices and embedded systems.
• Experience with software services and cloud technology integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and scale the engineering function focused on software services.
• Drive integration of software services into electronic products.
• Define and deliver the engineering roadmap aligned with strategy.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Embedded systems

Software services integration

Cloud technology

Cross-functional team leadership

Strong communication

Job description

Head of Engineering

Location: Wakefield - Hybrid WFH Available

Salary: Up to £95,000 + Benefits

The Role

KO2 is now working exclusively with an innovative technology company based in the Wakefield area that is seeking a Head of Engineering to lead and scale its engineering function with a particular focus on software services and cloud technology integration. This is a senior leadership role where you will take ownership of engineering strategy, delivery, and team development across a multidisciplinary environment, spanning electronics, mechanical, software, cloud, and connected services.

You will play a key role in driving the evolution of their electronic products by integrating modern software services, cloud technologies and app integration, enabling smarter, connected, and more scalable solutions.

Keyh3>

• Drive the integration of software services and cloud technologies into electronic devices.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a multidisciplinary engineering team (electronics, embedded, software, cloud).
• Define and deliver the engineering roadmap, aligned with business and product strategy.
• Establish and improve engineering processes, standards, and best practices.
• Work closely with product, operations, and senior leadership to ensure successful delivery of projects.
• Support recruitment, performance management, and long-term capability growth within the engineering team.
• Ensure engineering decisions balance innovation, quality, cost, and time-to-market.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience in a senior engineering leadership role (Head of Engineering, Engineering Manager, Technical Director, or similar).
• Strong background working with electronic devices and embedded systems.
• Demonstrable experience adding software services, connectivity, and cloud technology to hardware-based products.
• Understanding of cloud platforms, IoT architectures, and modern software development practices.
• Experience leading cross-functional and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence at senior stakeholder level.

What's on Offer

• A senior leadership role with real influence over the technology direction
• Opportunity to work on innovative, connected electronic products
• Competitive salary and benefits package

Hybrid working and flexibility

Long-term career progression within a forward-thinking business.

Apply today with an update to date CV for his exciting new role or contact Laurence Powell or Andrew Knight at KO2 for a confidential conversation.