Senior Software Team Lead - Embedded & Safety-Critical

James Fisher and Sons plc; Westhill; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early finish on Fridays

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Company Pension

Job summary

James Fisher and Sons plc is seeking a Principal Software Engineering Team Lead to direct a skilled team across the full software development lifecycle. You will shape design and delivery of software solutions across product portfolios in a security-aware, compliant environment.

You will drive engineering excellence, oversee verification and release activities, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet quality, cost, schedule, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a software engineering team to deliver solutions aligned with corporate strategy and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee software development across the full lifecycle ensuring quality, performance, and compliance.
• Own software delivery, manage team performance, and coordinate with suppliers/contractors to meet programme objectives.
• Provide technical leadership for verification, validation, and release activities with appropriate approvals.
• Maintain software source code, build environments, and product design documentation to current standards.
• Deliver objectives within budgets and timescales with accurate scheduling and resource reporting.
• Collaborate with Sales, Supply Chain, Production, HSEQS, Bids, and other stakeholders to shape technical solutions.
• Lead people management duties including recruitment, onboarding, performance reviews, mentoring, and career development.
• Share best practices with fellow Engineering Team Leads to optimise resources and drive continuous improvement.
• Champion safe and compliant engineering practices through system safety reviews and risk mitigation.

Skills

Team leadership

Software development lifecycle

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory compliance

ISO 9001 / ISO 45001 knowledge

Security by design awareness

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent experience

Tools

PLM systems

Job description

James Fisher and Sons plc is seeking a Principal Software Engineering Team Lead to direct a skilled team across the full software development lifecycle. You will shape design and delivery of software solutions across product portfolios in a security-aware, compliant environment.

You will drive engineering excellence, oversee verification and release activities, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet quality, cost, schedule, and regulatory requirements.