Senior Software Engineering Team Lead – Safe, Scalable Systems

James Fisher and Sons plc; Elrick; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Company Pension

Career progression

Job summary

James Fisher and Sons plc is seeking a Principal Software Engineering Team Lead to shape the design and delivery of software across the portfolio. Based in Inchinnan or Westhill, you will lead a skilled team through the full engineering lifecycle from concept to release and ongoing support.

You will ensure compliance with safety and quality standards while guiding cross-functional engineering efforts and collaborations with stakeholders to meet demanding cost, schedule, and regulatory

Qualifications

• Degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience.
• Experience leading software development projects and managing lifecycle activities.
• Knowledge of product design, systems integration, and core engineering principles.
• Experience with PLM systems and engineering documentation processes.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Understanding of ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead a software engineering team and drive on-time, high-quality software delivery across the lifecycle.
• Oversee complete software development lifecycle ensuring quality, performance, compliance and customer satisfaction.
• Manage team performance, software quality, and relationships with external suppliers and contractors.
• Provide technical leadership for verification, validation, and release activities within delegated authority.
• Maintain software source code, build environments, and documentation aligned with industry standards.

Skills

Software team leadership

Software development leadership

Product lifecycle management (PLM)

Systems engineering

ISO 9001 / ISO 45001 awareness

Education

Degree in engineering

Tools

PLM software

Job description

James Fisher and Sons plc is seeking a Principal Software Engineering Team Lead to shape the design and delivery of software across the portfolio. Based in Inchinnan or Westhill, you will lead a skilled team through the full engineering lifecycle from concept to release and ongoing support.

You will ensure compliance with safety and quality standards while guiding cross-functional engineering efforts and collaborations with stakeholders to meet demanding cost, schedule, and regulatory