Senior Engineering Manager

Job Opportunity: Senior Engineering Manager / Head of Software Location: South Bristol Role Type: Full-Time | Hybrid | Potential to grow into CTO We're seeking an experienced Senior Engineering Manager / Head of Software to lead a dynamic software team for our client based in South Bristol. This is a hands-on, strategic role where you will have the unique opportunity to build and scale an in-house development team from the ground up. As the company continues to expand, this role offers exciting potential to evolve into a CTO position. Key Responsibilities: Team Building & Leadership Lead recruitment, mentorship, and management of a high-performing software development team. Collaborate with third-party vendors to transition software development in-house. Technical Strategy & Execution Plan, execute, and deliver software projects aligned with business goals. Manage risks, track progress, and ensure timely delivery of key initiatives. Technical Leadership Establish and enforce development standards and best practices. Evaluate and integrate new technologies to support business growth. Provide technical oversight through code reviews and technical stand-ups. Preferred Skills & Experience: Proven experience in building a software development function from scratch. Hands-on coding experience with the ability to lead technical stand-ups and code reviews. Strong background in team recruitment, leadership, and scaling development teams. Expertise in web development technologies such as JavaScript, HTML, CSS, XML, XSLT, and SQL Server. Experience in managing digital transformations, particularly bringing development in-house. Ability to collaborate with third-party vendors effectively. Experience in setting up technical roadmaps, strategies, and defining software architecture. If you have any questions at all, please don't hesitate to reach out to abigail.tittleysandersonplc.com