London-Based Head of UK Fleet Operations for On-Road Testing

EngineersOfAI; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayve in London leads the deployment of our UK on-road ADAS testing strategy, translating strategic plans into actionable, safe, and efficient operations. You will oversee Fleet Operations, managing Shift Leads and coordinating across SW, HW, Product, and global teams to maintain alignment with company objectives.

You will drive performance metrics, optimize resources, and ensure 24/7 readiness with strong leadership in a fast-paced, safety-critical environment.

Qualifications

• Proven operational management experience in automotive testing or similar safety-critical field.
• Ability to translate strategy into practical operating plans.
• Experience leading diverse, shift-based teams and contractors.
• Experience in resource planning across fleet and personnel.
• Strong stakeholder management across technical and leadership teams.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end deployment of our on-road ADAS testing strategy in the UK, converting strategic milestones into detailed tactical plans.
• Deliver key testing outputs and on-road performance metrics, holding the team accountable to targets.
• Optimise resource allocation, balancing fleet availability with team schedules to maximise productivity.
• Directly manage and allocate work across a team including operational Shift Leads, with clear roles and accountability.
• Continuously adjust operational plans as customer needs, technology, and strategic priorities evolve.
• Act as the connective tissue between strategic planning and on-the-ground execution.
• Drive continuous improvement in testing procedures, safety protocols, and team performance.
• Own on-road risk for the UK geo, acting as the primary escalation point for incident management and safety-critical decisions.

Skills

Operational management

Strategic thinking

People leadership

Resource planning

Stakeholder management

Communication

Adaptability

Job description

Wayve in London leads the deployment of our UK on-road ADAS testing strategy, translating strategic plans into actionable, safe, and efficient operations. You will oversee Fleet Operations, managing Shift Leads and coordinating across SW, HW, Product, and global teams to maintain alignment with company objectives.

You will drive performance metrics, optimize resources, and ensure 24/7 readiness with strong leadership in a fast-paced, safety-critical environment.