Head of Engineering - Manchester (Hybrid) - up to £120,000 My client is a scaled digital business operating in a fast-paced, regulated sector. They are growing rapidly in the UK and expanding into new territories, and they are looking for a Head of Engineering to lead one of their core technology workstreams. Their teams work in a product-led, agile way, with a strong DevOps culture and a focus on frequent, safe releases. Engineering is central to their growth, and they need a leader who can scale teams, raise standards, and keep complex platforms healthy as the business expands. This role covers the full engineering picture for the workstream, including user account management, PKI, payments, and compliance. If you enjoy building high-performing engineering organisations in a regulated, high-volume environment, this could be your next move. Scale the Team: Lead, size, and resource the Software Engineering, Architecture, and Quality Assurance functions, and ensure processes are measured and continuously improved. Lead Engineering Managers: Line manage the Engineering Managers in your workstream, building a strong leadership layer and a clear career and skills framework alongside HR. Drive Engineering Standards: Secure the Platform: Oversee identity and user account life cycle management, PKI, and payment-related engineering, ensuring they are robust, auditable, and aligned to PCI-DSS and ISO 27001. Proven experience scaling engineering teams in a high-growth or scaled digital business, ideally C# .NET based platforms. A current understanding of modern software engineering and CI/CD practices. Strong focus on quality assurance and a metrics-driven approach to delivering value. A genuine agile mindset, with a focus on optimising flow of change in a product-led environment. Experience with user account management, PKI, or payment platforms. Enhanced company pension contribution. ~25 days annual leave, increasing with tenure. ~ Flexible working (2 days a week in Manchester) and flexi-time hours.
Engineering in Manchester employer: Lorien
As a leading employer in the Cyber Security sector, we offer an engaging work culture that prioritises collaboration and innovation. Our Stevenage location provides a dynamic environment where employees can thrive, with opportunities for professional growth and development, including support for further security clearances. Join us to be part of a team dedicated to countering cyber threats while enjoying competitive pay and a commitment to employee well-being.
