Head of Engineering

Method Resourcing; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology organization in the UK is seeking a Head of Engineering to oversee the delivery and improvement of essential technologies. This role involves leading cross-functional teams, championing modern development practices, and ensuring efficient operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in program management and a proven track record in product engineering. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £83,000, alongside comprehensive benefits including a pension contribution and flexible working hours.

Benefits

10% employer pension contribution

25 Days annual leave plus public holidays

Life assurance 4x annual salary

Flexible working hours

Health and wellness schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-site car parking

Qualifications

• Strong background in overseeing large-scale programmes.
• Proven senior leadership experience in product engineering.
• Demonstrated ability to build and lead teams of DevOps engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery, operation, and improvement of technologies.
• Champion modern development practices and DevOps approaches.
• Work closely with product teams to drive innovation and value.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder management

Software development principles

Agile project management

Cross-functional team leadership

DevOps methodologies

Job description

Head of Engineering Product Roadmap Strategy Education Digital Transformation Cardiff HQ - 2 days per week onsite £83,000

Method Resourcing has partnered exclusively with an incredible global organisation that is transforming technology on a global scale - and they want you to be part of it!

The role: You will lead the delivery, operation, and ongoing improvement of technologies within one of their most critical product areas. This includes overseeing product support, service efficiency, change initiatives, and the creation of new solutions. The role focuses on championing modern development practices and DevOps approaches to enhance operations, speed up deployments, and bring new features to market faster, while working closely with product teams to drive innovation and value.

The keys skills & experience my client are looking for:

• Strong background in overseeing large-scale programmes.
• Industry background in education, healthcare, or other regulated sectors with exposure to EdTech (desirable).
• A confident decision-maker and influencer, with excellent stakeholder and team management skills.
• Foundational understanding of software development principles, tools, and workflows.
• Skilled in Agile project management, particularly using Scrum to guide product development cycles.
• Proven senior leadership experience in product engineering within a global setting, including resource and delivery management, across multiple timezones.
• Strong background in managing cross-functional teams, working with product managers and engineers.
• Demonstrated ability to build and lead teams of DevOps engineers, delivery managers, and operations staff to deliver high-quality, vision-aligned products.

Alongside a salary of up to £83,000, my client can offer the following benefits:

• 10% employer pension contribution
• Enhanced family friendly benefits
• 25 Days annual leave, plus public holidays
• Life assurance 4x annual salary
• Flexible working hours
• Paid volunteering leave
• Excellent continuous professional development
• 1.5 % Flexible benefits allowance
• Health and wellness schemes
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounts on a range of products, including days out
• Cash back opportunities available from a wide range of retailers
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free on-site car parking

You will be working on true innovation in an ethical industry - if that sounds of interest to you then please apply, or reach out to for more information.

NO SPONSORSHIP can be offered for this role unfortunately.

Head of Engineering Product Roadmap Strategy Education Digital Transformation Cardiff HQ - 2 days per week onsite £83,000

RSG Plc is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.