Head of Engineering

IC Resources; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing technology company in Stevenage is looking for a Head of Engineering to lead and develop multidisciplinary teams in hardware and software. This role requires a strong technical foundation in electronics and project management skills. The selected candidate will define engineering strategies, oversee product development lifecycles, and collaborate with leadership to align technology roadmaps. Opportunities for mentoring and career development within the team will also be a key focus in this dynamic position.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading hardware and software teams in product-based environments.
• Strong technical foundation in electronics, embedded systems, or instrumentation.
• Experience in scaling engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team across electronics, software, and systems.
• Define engineering strategy, processes, and best practices to support company growth.
• Oversee product development lifecycles from concept through to production.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align technology roadmaps with business goals.
• Support recruitment, mentoring, and career development within the engineering function.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project Management

Organizational Skills

Education

Degree in Engineering or related technical discipline

Job description

Job Description

Head of Engineering

Location : Stevenage

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head of Engineering to join a growing technology company in Stevenage. As Head of Engineering, you will take responsibility for leading multidisciplinary hardware and software teams, driving product development from concept through to delivery. The role of Head of Engineering will combine hands‑on technical understanding with strong leadership, ensuring efficient design processes, high engineering standards, and successful project execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team across electronics, software, and systems.
• Define engineering strategy, processes, and best practices to support company growth.
• Oversee product development lifecycles from concept through to production.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align technology roadmaps with business goals.
• Support recruitment, mentoring, and career development within the engineering function.

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Proven experience leading hardware and software teams in product‑based environments.
• Strong technical foundation in electronics, embedded systems, or instrumentation.
• Excellent communication, project management, and organisational skills.
• Experience in scaling engineering t...