Head of Engineering - FTC

Uneek Global; London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of software solutions seeks a Head of Engineering to lead their product division in London. This pivotal role involves overseeing the engineering organization across EMEA while ensuring agile practices and high-quality software development. Ideal candidates will possess a strong leadership background with deep knowledge in cloud environments and a passion for team development.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of large-scale software engineering organizations.
• Strong background in scaling agile engineering teams.
• Deep knowledge of cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead vision, quality, and outcomes of software development across EMEA.
• Align engineering efforts with product strategy.
• Foster a strong engineering culture and modern development practices.

Skills

Leadership

Agile practices

Collaboration

Technical excellence

Communication

Tools

AWS

Azure

Job description

This range is provided by Uneek Global. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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FTC: Head of Engineering (Product) – Hybrid, London, UK – £120,000–£140,000 + Healthy benefits package

Uneek has partnered with a leading provider of software solutions for utilities and energy suppliers globally to support them in their search for a Head of Engineering – Product to lead and scale their engineering organisation across EMEA. This position is an FTC for an initial 12 months with the possibility of extension.

Our client supports electricity, gas, and water providers with cutting-edge systems for customer billing, market interaction, and operational efficiency. With a strong focus on innovation and enabling the transition to net zero, they build agile, cloud-native platforms that help utilities navigate a rapidly evolving energy landscape.

As Head of Engineering – Product, you will be accountable for the vision, quality, and outcomes of software development across the EMEA region. You’ll work closely with Product, Architecture, and Customer Success leaders to align engineering efforts with product strategy, ensuring scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions are built and delivered. You will foster a strong engineering culture, champion modern development practices, and lead high-performing teams through strategic growth and continuous improvement.

• Hybrid: 2/3 days per week in their London HQ

Experience Required:

• Proven leadership of large-scale software engineering organisations, with a focus on product development, innovation, and delivery of high-quality solutions
• Strong background in scaling agile engineering teams and embedding best practices across software architecture, quality, and DevOps
• Demonstrated success in aligning engineering with product roadmaps and business goals, including capacity planning and technical hiring
• Deep knowledge of secure, scalable software development in cloud environments (preferably AWS or Azure)
• Passionate about building high-performing teams and mentoring engineering leaders
• Strategic thinker with the ability to drive change and foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and technical excellence
• Committed to continuous learning, improvement, and delivering value through technology
• Excellent communicator, known for building trust with cross-functional teams and inspiring through vision and action

Uneek is a professional organisation, and we warmly welcome applications from individuals of all ages and backgrounds. We are committed to equal opportunities and do not intend to discriminate through the language or content of this advert.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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