Engineering Manager - £95k-£125k + Benefits + Bonus - London Hybrid

Engineering Manager – Hands on – JavaScript | TypeScript | Python London (Hybrid) – £95,000–£125,000 + Bonus & BenefitsAre you a hands on Engineering Manager who’s passionate about building world-class teams, shipping high-quality software, and driving technical excellence? We’re partnering with a forward-thinking tech company on a mission to create meaningful, high-impact digital products. They’re looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to lead a talented team of engineers, with a strong focus on modern JavaScript/TypeScript stacks and automation frameworks like Playwright.This is an opportunity to shape the future of their engineering culture, drive delivery standards, and inspire a team working at the intersection of innovation and quality.What You’ll Do:Lead and grow a high-performing engineering team, fostering collaboration, autonomy, and continuous improvement Drive architectural and technical decisions across web platforms, with a strong foundation in modern JavaScript and TypeScript Stay hands-on when needed—providing guidance on areas like automation frameworks (e.g., Playwright), CI/CD, and performance optimization Work closely with product, design, and stakeholders to align engineering efforts with business goals Champion engineering best practices including testing, code reviews, clean architecture, and scalable system design Build a culture of trust, innovation, and accountability within your teamWhat You’ll Bring:Proven experience as an Engineering Manager or Tech Lead with a track record of building successful, collaborative teams Strong background in JavaScript/TypeScript development, with the ability to support and challenge engineers on technical matters Familiarity with modern frontend and backend frameworks, automation tools (e.g., Playwright, Cypress), and Agile methodologies Excellent communication and leadership skills—you inspire and coach as much as you deliver Experience working in CI/CD environments and scaling engineering practices in fast-moving teams A passion for quality, developer experience, and continuous deliveryWhat\’s on offer:£95,000–£125,000 base salary Annual performance bonus Flexible hybrid working (2–3 days in London office) Personal learning & development budget Private healthcare, enhanced pension, and more