Non-Technical Engineering Manager

SR2 | Socially Responsible Recruitment | Certified B Corporation™; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Non-Technical Engineering Manager in London to support and develop engineering teams. This role emphasizes a purpose-driven culture and requires experience in managing engineers, providing feedback, and fostering team growth. The successful candidate will collaborate cross-functionally and help maintain a values-based work environment. The position offers full-time employment with a hybrid approach.

Qualifications

• Experience managing engineers in software teams.
• Skilled in coaching, feedback, and performance management.
• Ability to scale technical teams.
• Enjoys helping others grow and develop their careers.
• Can quickly grasp technical contexts and advocate for team needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor engineers, helping them set and meet goals.
• Ensure team members receive timely feedback and support.
• Lead effective hiring and onboarding for teams.
• Collaborate with peers across functions to drive improvement.
• Champion a values-driven and transparent work culture.

Skills

Managing engineers

Coaching and feedback

Performance management

Scaling technical teams

Supporting career development

Job description

Overview

Non-Technical Engineering Manager — Location: London & Manchester (2-3 days a month in the office).

A leading technology company is looking for a Non-Technical Engineering Manager to support the success and development of two highly collaborative engineering teams. This is an opportunity to work in a purpose-driven organisation that combines modern engineering practices with a strong people-first culture.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing and mentoring engineers, helping them set and meet meaningful goals.
• Ensuring team members receive timely feedback and are supported in their growth.
• Leading effective hiring and onboarding for your teams.
• Supporting hybrid working practices and fostering psychological safety.
• Collaborating with peers across Product, Delivery, and Engineering to drive improvement.
• Shaping inclusive hiring processes and career development structures.
• Championing a values-driven and transparent work culture.

Requirements

• Has experience managing engineers in software teams.
• Is skilled in coaching, feedback, and performance management.
• Has an ability to scale technical teams.
• Enjoys helping others grow and develop their careers.
• Can quickly grasp technical contexts and advocate for team needs.

Please note: You must have full right to work in the UK to apply for this role.

If interested, please apply via the link and I\'ll be in touch to discuss.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Software Development