Principal Engineer (PERM) in Southampton

Principal Engineer (PERM) in Southampton

Southampton Full-Time 74781 - 87244 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead complex engineering challenges and shape technology strategy across the organisation.
  • Company: Join a government association in Hampshire with a focus on impactful business systems.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Mentor and inspire engineers while working on critical projects.
  • Why this job: Be the senior technical authority and influence engineering standards at scale.
  • Qualifications: Extensive experience in software engineering, system design, and leading transformations.

The predicted salary is between 74781 - 87244 £ per year.

Are you eager to land a brand new permanent role? Our client, a government association in Hampshire, are looking for an experienced Principal Engineer to join their team and play a crucial role in their business systems operations.

Salary: £74,781 - £87,244 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Work Style: Hybrid Working

Job Purpose: This is a rare and high-impact opportunity for an exceptional Principal Engineer to operate as the senior technical authority within Business Systems. You won’t just contribute to engineering decisions — you will set the direction.

Duties:

  • Lead on our most complex and business-critical engineering challenges.
  • Shape and influence technology strategy across the organisation.
  • Define engineering standards, architecture and best practice at scale.
  • Provide technical assurance across platforms, integrations and systems.
  • Elevate capability by mentoring and inspiring engineers across multiple teams.

Job Requirements:

  • Deep, broad technical expertise across software engineering, system design, integrations, Azure and enterprise platforms (e.g. CRM, Finance systems, APIs).
  • Proven track record leading large-scale engineering or architectural transformation.
  • Experience in product-aligned or service-oriented architecture.

Principal Engineer (PERM) in Southampton employer: Tempting Recruitment

As a leading Local Authority in Liverpool, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that values the contributions of our Social Workers. Our supportive work culture fosters professional growth through mentorship and training opportunities, ensuring that you can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the community. With competitive pay rates and a commitment to empowering both our staff and service users, we offer a rewarding environment for those looking to advance their careers in social work.

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Contact Details:

Tempting Recruitment Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Principal Engineer (PERM) in Southampton

Technical Authority
Business Systems Operations
Engineering Standards
Architecture Best Practices
Technical Assurance
Mentoring
Software Engineering