Head of Engineering Services Anglia

Head of Engineering Services
Anglia
Holgate, Yorkshire and the Humber

Salary: £90, 000 - 90, 000 per year

• Proven experience managing complex software engineering projects.
• Strong grasp of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches).
• Technical background in software engineering or embedded systems.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects and priorities.
• *Desirable:*
• Experience in safety-critical or high-integrity software environments (e. g. , EN 50128 or equivalent standards).
• Background in embedded software verification, performance analysis, or real-time systems.
• Strong analytical and strategic problem-solving skills.

• Define and execute the software engineering services strategy to deliver high-quality outcomes to clients in the rail and high-integrity software industries.
• Drive continuous improvement in service delivery, quality management, and operational efficiency.
• Mentor and coordinate expert engineers across multiple teams and projects.
• Lead key technical software projects with hands-on oversight and end-to-end accountability.
• Plan and manage resources, schedules, and delivery timelines across multiple concurrent initiatives.
• Develop strong client relationships to understand project needs and deliver to high standards.
• Work with the sales team to scope and quote for new projects, contributing to business growth.
• Ensure exceptional customer satisfaction through clear communication and effective project execution.

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We are seeking a proactive and strategic leader to join us as the Head of Engineering Services. In this pivotal role, you will lead the delivery of complex technical software projects for clients across the rail sector, ensuring safety, performance, and innovation. If you thrive on team leadership, project ownership, and strategic planning within technically demanding environments, this is an excellent opportunity to shape and grow a high-performing services team in a dynamic and forward-thinking business.

This is a hands-on leadership role that requires regular presence in our York office, with hybrid working arrangements (minimum 3 days on-site). You will be part of a collaborative and supportive engineering culture that values innovation, personal growth, and meaningful contributions.

We offer competitive benefits, including 33 days of flexible annual leave, a private pension scheme, cycle-to-work and electric vehicle schemes, Perkbox membership, team away days, and regular socials. We also provide relocation support if you are moving to York.

Join us in advancing high-integrity software development and supporting the rail sector with innovative verification, validation, and timing analysis tools, contributing to safety and reliability across next-generation rail systems.