Software Engineering Manager
Preston (Hybrid)
Permanent
£65,000
The Opportunity
We're looking for an experienced Software Engineering Manager to lead, develop, and support a growing team of engineers working across a modern digital platform landscape.
This is a people-first leadership role focused on building a high-performing engineering culture, driving quality, and supporting engineers to grow and succeed. You won't own delivery roadmaps directly-instead, you'll ensure the engineering capability behind them is strong, scalable, and sustainable.
You'll act as a trusted leader, mentor, and escalation point, working closely with cross-functional teams including Product, Delivery, DevOps, QA, and Architecture.
What You'll Be Doing
People Leadership & Development
* Line manage engineers across multiple teams and platforms
* Run regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and development planning
* Support career growth, coaching, and progression pathways
* Foster an inclusive, high-performance engineering culture
* Act as a safe and trusted escalation point
Engineering Quality & Standards
1. Champion best practices in coding, testing, and delivery
2. Promote strong engineering discipline (CI/CD, code reviews, etc.)
3. Balance delivery pressures with long-term technical h...