About Us
At C-Link, we’re revolutionising construction procurement by automating workflows and transforming how subcontractors win work. As a fast-growing ConTech company, we operate two key brands:
* C-Link ( ) – Procurement software for main contractors and developers.
* Prosper ( ) – A marketplace and lead generation platform for subcontractors.
With ambitious growth plans and a mission to redefine construction procurement, we are expanding our team and looking for an Engineering Team Lead – PHP & React to help shape our product and engineering culture while delivering technical excellence. This role reports directly to our CTO.
The Role
We’re looking for a passionate and experienced Engineering Team Lead with deep PHP and React expertise, alongside strong leadership skills. You’ll be responsible for guiding a small team of developers, setting the technical direction, and remaining hands-on in delivering high-quality software. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys mentoring, thrives in a product-led environment, and wants to play a pivotal role in growing a collaborative, high-performing team.
This role is ideal for someone who is:
* A confident leader and mentor with a passion for team growth and technical excellence.
* A full-stack engineer with a strong backend foundation (PHP) and solid React experience.
* An effective communicator and collaborator across disciplines.
* Energised by building both people and products.
* Ideally located in the South East UK (West Sussex, Surrey areas).
What You’ll Be Doing
* Lead and mentor a small team of developers, supporting their growth and performance.
* Own and deliver key features across our React frontend and PHP backend stack.
* Set and guide technical direction, contributing to architectural decisions.
* Conduct code reviews and uphold high coding standards and best practices.
* Collaborate with product, design, and stakeholders to translate ideas into solutions.
* Champion quality, testing, automation, and CI/CD improvements.
* Proactively identify risks and ensure timely delivery of projects.
What We’re Looking For
Essential Skills:
* Proven experience as a Team Lead or Senior Developer with leadership responsibilities.
* 5+ years of hands-on PHP development (Laravel, Symfony, or custom middleware).
* 5+ years of React.js experience (Hooks, Context API, Redux or similar state libraries).
* Strong JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, CSS3, and frontend tooling experience (Webpack, Vite).
* Solid understanding of relational database design (MySQL).
* Familiarity with RESTful APIs, OAuth, and JWT-based authentication.
* Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
Desirable Skills:
* Experience with AWS services (ECS, RDS, S3, CloudFormation).
* Knowledge of Docker and CI/CD pipelines.
* Experience with automated testing frameworks (PHPUnit, Jest, Cypress).
* Comfortable working in Agile/Scrum environments.
* Experience managing technical debt and modernising legacy systems.
Soft Skills
* Strategic thinker with a proactive and supportive leadership style.
* Passionate about team growth, quality engineering, and continuous improvement.
* Comfortable balancing hands-on coding with team management.
* Strong ability to prioritise tasks, mitigate risks, and make critical decisions under pressure.
Why Join Us?
We’re a high-growth, innovative company where your contributions have real impact. Here’s what we offer:
* Flexible work-life balance, including hybrid working
* Regular team-building and social events
* Auto-enrolment to our Company NEST pension scheme
* Discretionary performance bonuses
* 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays
Salary:
The salary for this role is £70,000 - £75,000
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