Software Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager (Software Development)Salary: £80,000 - £90,000 DOE + Excellent BenefitsLocation: London Bridge, London (Hybrid)Type: PermanentPlease note: This role requires candidates to be eligible for UK Security Check (SC) clearance . Applicants should have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship and will normally have lived in the UK continuously for at least the last five years to satisfy security clearance requirements.Lead Engineers. Shape Technology. Drive Innovation.We're partnering with an innovative software company developing advanced technology solutions used within complex, highly regulated and mission-critical environments.As the organisation continues to grow, they're looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to lead, develop and inspire a talented engineering team, helping shape both the engineering culture and the future direction of their technology.This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has progressed from a software engineering background into engineering leadership and now enjoys developing people, influencing technical direction and creating an environment where engineers can thrive.This is not a hands-on software development role. Instead, you'll focus on leadership, coaching, architecture, delivery and helping your team produce exceptional software.Whilst you won't be writing production code, you'll bring the technical credibility to support architectural discussions, encourage innovation and guide engineers as they explore new technologies. You'll understand how modern software engineering practicesincluding AI-assisted development, rapid prototyping and technical experimentationcan accelerate innovation whilst maintaining high engineering standards.The RoleYou'll lead a team of approximately six Software Engineers, working closely with Product Managers, Architects and Technical Leadership to ensure projects are delivered successfully whilst maintaining exceptional engineering standards.This is a hybrid position based near London Bridge , with regular collaboration in the office. It is not a fully remote role.You'll help create an environment where engineers are empowered to solve complex problems, collaborate effectively and continually improve both the products they build and the way they work.Key ResponsibilitiesLead, mentor and develop a team of approximately six Software Engineers.Create an environment where engineers can perform at their best and continue to develop their technical capabilities.Coach and support engineers through regular one-to-one meetings, mentoring and career development.Work closely with Product Managers, Architects and Technical Leadership to establish priorities and deliver successful outcomes.Provide technical guidance and architectural oversight without being responsible for day-to-day software development.Champion modern software engineering practices, encouraging teams to leverage AI-assisted development tools, rapid prototyping and experimentation where they add value.Foster a culture of innovation by supporting engineers in evaluating emerging technologies and validating ideas through proof-of-concepts and technical experimentation.Drive continuous improvement across engineering practices, software quality and delivery.Champion collaboration, pair programming, knowledge sharing and continuous learning across the engineering function.Support recruitment, onboarding and the continued growth of the engineering team.Remove blockers, encourage ownership and create an environment where engineers can do their best work.About YouYou'll ideally have:Previous experience as a Software Engineer before moving into engineering leadership.Experience leading and developing software engineering teams.Strong understanding of software architecture, engineering principles and modern development practices.Excellent coaching, mentoring and people leadership skills.Experience supporting engineers through performance management and career development.Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.An appreciation of modern software engineering approaches, including AI-assisted development, rapid prototyping and iterative product development.The ability to balance innovation and experimentation with sound engineering judgement, scalability and long-term maintainability.Comfortable supporting engineers working across multiple programming languages, frameworks and modern development tools rather than a single technology stack.A collaborative leadership style with a genuine passion for building high-performing engineering teams.Experience working within complex, highly regulated or secure technology environments would be advantageous but is by no means essential.Why Join?This organisation genuinely invests in its engineering teams and has built a collaborative culture where engineers are trusted to contribute ideas, challenge assumptions and influence technical direction.Technology evolves quickly, and so do they. Engineers are encouraged to explore emerging technologies, experiment with new approaches and make intelligent use of AI-assisted development tools where they accelerate delivery and improve outcomes.As Engineering Manager, you'll play a key role in creating an environment where innovation is encouraged, engineering standards remain high and teams have the confidence to challenge conventional thinking.You'll have the opportunity to shape engineering culture, influence technology strategy and help build a team that delivers meaningful software solving real-world problems.Benefits£80,000 - £90,000 basic salary depending on experience.Hybrid working.Four-day working week policy.Unlimited annual leave policy.Pension scheme.Subsidised gym membership.Modern office near London Bridge with access to premium workspace facilities.Collaborative, modern engineering environment.Clear opportunities for progression and personal development.Opportunity to shape the future direction of an ambitious and growing engineering organisation.Security Clearance RequirementsDue to the nature of the work, successful applicants must be eligible to obtain UK Security Check (SC) clearance .Applicants must:Have the unrestricted right to work in the UK.Not require current or future visa sponsorship.Normally have lived continuously in the UK for at least the previous five years to satisfy UK security vetting requirements.If you're an Engineering Manager who enjoys developing people, influencing technology and creating an environment where engineers can thrive, we'd love to hear from you.TPBN1_UKTJ