At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead engineering teams to innovate AI-powered field service software and drive technical strategy.
- Company: Join BigChange, a pioneering tech company transforming field service operations globally.
- Benefits: Enjoy generous leave, private health insurance, and a relaxed office environment.
- Other info: Dynamic culture with opportunities for career growth and diverse training.
- Why this job: Shape the future of AI in engineering and make a real impact on the industry.
- Qualifications: Proven leadership in engineering, strategic depth, and a passion for AI integration.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
BigChange is at an inflection point. As a pioneer of AI-powered field service software now serving over 250,000 users worldwide, we're not done making big change. We've just launched BigChange Lightning — an AI intelligence layer that deploys autonomous agents across field service operations.
Headquartered in Leeds and part of the global Simpro Group, BigChange has been transforming how trades and field service businesses operate since 2013. Our platform connects jobs, people, and performance across plumbing, HVAC, fire & security, facilities management, electrical contracting, and more.
Trusted by over 2,200 high-growth businesses, we've processed billions in invoiced work and scheduled tens of millions of jobs. BigChange Lightning represents the next chapter: AI agents that act as virtual business partners, trainers, documentation specialists, and customer success functions.
This is a senior in-person leadership position based at our Leeds HQ. You'll lead the engineering organisation responsible for BigChange's full product suite while embedding an AI-First engineering culture.
What You’ll Do
- Team Leadership: Build, mentor, and inspire high-performing engineering teams. Drive a culture of ownership, craft, and continuous improvement.
- AI-First Culture: Champion the integration of AI into every layer of how we build.
- Engineering Strategy: Partner with Product and the C-suite to shape the technical roadmap.
- Platform Evolution: Oversee the continued migration from AWS EC2 monolith toward AWS EKS microservices.
- Delivery Excellence: Own engineering velocity, quality, and predictability.
- Hiring & Talent: Attract and retain exceptional engineering talent in Leeds and beyond.
What You’ll Bring
- Proven track record leading high-performing engineering teams at scale.
- Genuine conviction about AI in engineering.
- Strategic technical depth.
- Experience with SaaS product companies.
- Comfort with complexity.
- Strong presence and communication.
- Collaborative by default.
- Located in or able to commute to Leeds.
What We Can Offer You
- A generous annual leave entitlement plus a personal leave entitlement.
- Private Health Insurance.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Life Insurance.
- Company pension scheme.
- Generous Parental Leave Program.
- Paid Volunteer Leave Days.
- Public Holiday Exchange Scheme.
- Talent Referral Programme.
- Cyclescheme.
- Home & Tech Scheme.
- A discounts and cash back scheme.
- Casual dress and relaxed office environment.
- Opportunities for career progression and development.
- Diverse training & internal networking opportunities.
- Service recognition awards.
Simpro, AroFlo, BigChange & ClockShark are equal opportunity employers. If you'd like to join a fun and progressive organisation, where there are opportunities to develop your career, please apply now with your CV/Resume.
Senior Director of Engineering employer: BigChange
Simpro Group is an exceptional employer located in Leeds, offering a dynamic work environment where employees are empowered to thrive. With a strong focus on employee growth, generous benefits including private health insurance and a robust pension scheme, and a culture that celebrates success and teamwork, Simpro fosters a supportive atmosphere for Account Managers to excel in their roles. Join us to be part of a progressive organisation that values your contributions and prioritises customer success.
