A pioneering construction technology business is on a mission to redefine how the built environment operates through AI-driven software solutions. Backed by ambitious growth plans and a leadership team focused on innovation, this rapidly scaling organisation is positioning itself as a genuine market disruptor within the construction and infrastructure sector.
Our client is now seeking an experienced Head of Software Engineering to lead and scale a high-performing engineering function responsible for delivering cutting-edge AI-enabled platforms used across major construction projects.
This is a rare opportunity to join a business at a pivotal stage of growth, where technology, innovation, and commercial impact sit at the heart of everything they do.
The Opportunity
As Head of Software Engineering, you will take ownership of engineering delivery, technical standards, team leadership, and platform scalability across a modern cloud-native environment. You’ll play a key role in shaping both the engineering culture and technical roadmap as the company continues to expand its AI capabilities.
You’ll work closely with Product, Architecture, and Executive leadership to build intelligent software solutions that challenge traditional approaches within the construction industry.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Software Engineers across multiple disciplines
Establish engineering best practices, coding standards, and scalable development processes
Drive adoption and integration of AI tooling and intelligent automation across the software lifecycle
Oversee architecture and delivery across modern microservices and cloud-native applications
Ensure engineering compliance with recognised security and governance standards including SOC 1, SOC 2, and ISO frameworks
Collaborate with stakeholders to define technical strategy and product direction
Champion DevOps, CI/CD, and software quality standards across the organisation
Support recruitment, team scaling, and performance management initiatives
Technology Environment
The successful candidate will bring strong technical understanding across a modern engineering stack including:
React
Node.js
TypeScript
Go
Rust
JIRA
CI/CD & DevOps tooling
About You
We’re looking for a hands-on technology leader who combines strong engineering management capability with a passion for innovation and emerging AI technologies.
You will likely possess:
Proven experience managing and scaling software engineering teams
Strong background in modern full-stack or distributed systems development
Experience incorporating AI tools into engineering workflows or product capabilities
Knowledge of governance, security, and compliance standards
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
A growth mindset with the ability to thrive in fast-paced scale‑up environments
Previous experience within SaaS, PropTech, ConstructionTech, or enterprise software environments would be advantageous
Why Join?
Opportunity to help shape a genuine industry disruptor
Work at the forefront of AI innovation within construction technology
Influence technical direction and engineering culture from an early stage
Highly collaborative and entrepreneurial environment
Excellent salary, equity potential, and long-term career growth
To discuss this opportunity in confidence, please contact our specialist technology recruitment team today.
Due to the volume of applications, we can only respond to those that match these requirements.
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