Head of Engineering

KO2 Recruitment; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in Wakefield is seeking a Head of Engineering to lead its engineering function with a focus on software services and cloud technology integration. This role involves driving engineering strategy, managing a multidisciplinary team, and enhancing product connectivity. The ideal candidate has a strong background in electronic devices and cloud platforms, offering competitive salary and hybrid working options for long-term career growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Hybrid working and flexibility

Long-term career progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior engineering leadership role.
• Strong background working with electronic devices and embedded systems.
• Demonstrable experience adding software services and cloud technology.

Responsibilities

• Drive the integration of software services and cloud technologies.
• Lead and manage a multidisciplinary engineering team.
• Define and deliver the engineering roadmap.

Skills

Senior engineering leadership

Experience with electronic devices

Software services integration

Understanding of cloud platforms

Leading cross-functional teams

Strong communication skills

Job description

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 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.