Lead Engineer

NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY; Nottingham; Presencial; GBP 33.000 - 39.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Generous holidays

Flexible working

Pension scheme

Good facilities

Descripción de la vacante

Nottingham Trent University’s Automated Distribution & Manufacturing Centre (ADMC) seeks a Lead Software Engineer to lead the development, testing and delivery of innovative digital manufacturing and automation solutions for R&D projects.

You will provide technical leadership on software development, plan and coordinate activities, and drive delivery against customer requirements and agreed timescales in collaboration with industrial partners.

Formación

• Experience leading software development in manufacturing/automation projects.
• Strong collaboration with industrial partners and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to plan, coordinate and deliver complex software solutions on time.

Responsabilidades

• Lead development, testing and delivery of digital manufacturing/automation solutions.
• Provide technical leadership on software development.
• Plan and coordinate development activities to meet customer requirements and timescales.

Conocimientos

Software development

Team leadership

Testing & delivery

Project planning

Descripción del empleo

Diverse community. Inclusive Research. Rewarding Careers. Doing things differently.

Lead Engineer

Worker contract - £25.46 per hour

About the Role

An exciting opportunity exists to join the Automated Distribution & Manufacturing Centre's (ADMC) academic team, part of Nottingham Trent University. ADMC's Research & Innovation team has the critical mass and expertise to address the challenges of digitalisation, automation and robotics across the manufacturing, warehousing and distribution sectors.

The Lead Software Engineer will play a key role in leading the development, testing and delivery of innovative digital manufacturing and automation solutions for research and development projects, working in partnership with major partner industries. The role will provide technical leadership on software developement, planning and coordinating development activities and ensuring the successful delivery of projects against customer requirements, technical objectives and agreed timescales.

For more details, please take a look at the role profile.

Interview Date:

Tuesday 20th October 2026

About Us

The School of Science and Technology at Nottingham Trent University (NTU) is an exciting multidisciplinary environment for learning, teaching and research, with some of the best facilities in the UK.

We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality teaching and diverse, real-world research. We specialise in biosciences, chemistry, computing and technology, as well as engineering, forensic science, mathematics, physics and sport science. This mix of traditional and modern subjects encourages and inspires future innovators.

In the Department of Engineering we deliver research and teaching in electronic engineering, mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering and sport engineering. We are building a global reputation in areas including human performance and human factors, future materials, biomedical engineering, and robotics. We are working with industrial partners in technology, automotive, aircraft, marine, healthcare engineering, and with sports teams to help them beat world records.

For any informal queries about the role or the team, please contact Bilal Ahmad (Professor & Academic Lead for ADMC) at [e-mail]

Join Us

We'll look after you with ongoing support, good development opportunities and a competitive salary that rewards your contribution. We also offer generous holidays, flexible working options, a pension scheme, great facilities and wide range of savings, discounts and benefits. Find out more about the range of benefits we offer.

We are committed to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion across all areas of our work. We actively promote a culture of respect and belonging and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

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Safe and Inclusive

At NTU, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our students and colleagues. By championing positive wellbeing, we promote an environment where all can thrive and reach their full potential. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team.

Please note that unfortunately, this role has been assessed as ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system however, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. For more information visit the Government Skilled Worker visa support page. However, applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, but who would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information.

Please note that this role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.