Engineering Manager

Project overview

Are you an experienced Engineering Manager who thrives in fast-paced environments and can quickly bring stability, direction, and leadership to high-performing technology teams?

We're working with a leading UK retail and digital organisation to find an accomplished Engineering Manager to join their Martech function within a wider Customer Technology team. This is an excellent opportunity to step into a critical leadership role, providing continuity and guidance during a period of organisational change.

The Opportunity

An immediate requirement has arisen for an experienced Engineering Manager who can quickly assess priorities, support engineering teams, and maintain delivery momentum.

You'll provide day-to-day leadership across a talented engineering function, working closely with technical and business stakeholders while helping the organisation navigate an evolving team structure.

This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact within a large-scale, customer-focused technology environment, with potential for longer-term opportunities as organisational plans develop.

Key Responsibilities

About You

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

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• Lead, coach, and support engineering teams within the Martech function.
• Rapidly assess priorities, risks, and areas requiring leadership focus.
• Build strong relationships with engineers, product teams, and senior stakeholders.
• Provide operational stability and leadership during a period of transition.
• Balance people management responsibilities with delivery oversight.
• Drive effective prioritisation and decision-making across the team.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performing engineering culture.
• Proven experience leading engineering teams within large-scale digital or technology organisations.
• Able to quickly onboard and become effective in new environments.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Comfortable operating within evolving and sometimes ambiguous environments.
• Experienced in balancing strategic leadership with hands-on delivery management.
• Highly organised with excellent planning and prioritisation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to provide stability and direction during periods of change.

Project details

• Start: flexible
• Location: London, South East England, GB, GB