Software Engineering Manager

Engineering Leadership opportunity

Software Engineering Manager.

Lead a multi-disciplinary engineering team while improving delivery, quality and technical direction. Join a growing technology business where engineering leadership has a direct impact on product outcomes.

Role overview

• LocationLondon / Hybrid
• Salary£90,000 - £110,000
• TypePermanent
• SectorEngineering Leadership
• ReferenceBW-SEM-001

The opportunity

Birchwell Associates is supporting a growing technology business in the search for a Software Engineering Manager. This role will suit an experienced engineering leader who can combine people management, delivery ownership and sound technical judgement.

You will lead a multi-disciplinary software engineering team, work closely with product and senior stakeholders and help create the structure, standards and environment needed for engineers to deliver high-quality software consistently.

What you will be doing

• Lead, coach and develop a multi-disciplinary software engineering team.
• Improve planning, delivery predictability, engineering quality and team effectiveness.
• Work with product leaders to shape priorities, delivery plans and technical trade-offs.
• Support architectural decision-making and ensure engineering standards remain practical and consistent.
• Build effective hiring, onboarding, progression and performance-management processes.
• Use delivery and engineering metrics to identify risks, remove blockers and guide improvement.

What we are looking for

• Strong commercial experience managing software engineering teams.
• A technical background in software engineering, architecture or hands-on development.
• Experience leading delivery in a SaaS, digital product or technology-led environment.
• Confidence managing senior engineers and supporting career development across different levels.
• A good understanding of cloud platforms, modern development practices, testing and CI/CD.
• Clear communication and the ability to work effectively with product, design and senior business stakeholders.

What is on offer

• Salary between £90,000 and £110,000, depending on experience.
• Hybrid working from London.
• Leadership ownership across people, delivery and technical direction.
• The opportunity to shape engineering culture, standards and team structure.
• A growing product environment with scope to progress into broader technology leadership.