Head of Engineering
Location: Wakefield – Hybrid WFH Available
Salary: Up to £95,000 + Benefits
The Role
KO2 is now working exclusively with an innovative technology company based in the Wakefield area that is seeking a Head of Engineering to lead and scale its engineering function with a particular focus on software services and cloud technology integration. This is a senior leadership role where you will take ownership of engineering strategy, delivery, and team development across a multidisciplinary environment, spanning electronics, mechanical, software, cloud, and connected services.
You will play a key role in driving the evolution of their electronic products by integrating modern software services, cloud technologies and app integration, enabling smarter, connected, and more scalable solutions.
Key Responsibilities
* Drive the integration of software services and cloud technologies into electronic devices.
* Lead, mentor, and manage a multidisciplinary engineering team (electronics, embedded, software, cloud).
* Define and deliver the engineering roadmap, aligned with business and product strategy.
* Establish and improve engineering processes, standards, and best practices.
* Work closely with product, operations, and senior leadership to ensure successful delivery of projects.
* Support recruitment, performance management, and long-term capability growth within the engineering team.
* Ensure engineering decisions balance innovation, quality, cost, and time-to-market.
Skills & Experience Required
* Proven experience in a senior engineering leadership role (Head of Engineering, Engineering Manager, Technical Director, or similar).
* Strong background working with electronic devices and embedded systems.
* Demonstrable experience adding software services, connectivity, and cloud technology to hardware-based products.
* Understanding of cloud platforms, IoT architectures, and modern software development practices.
* Experience leading cross-functional and multidisciplinary teams.
* Strong communication skills with the ability to influence at senior stakeholder level.
What’s on Offer
* A senior leadership role with real influence over technology direction
* Opportunity to work on innovative, connected electronic products
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Hybrid working and flexibility
* Long-term career progression within a forward-thinking business
Apply today with an update to date CV for his exciting new role or contact Laurence Powell or Andrew Knight at KO2 for a confidential conversation.