FTC: Head of Engineering (Product) – Hybrid, London, UK – £120,000–£140,000 + Healthy benefits package
Uneek has partnered with a leading provider of software solutions for utilities and energy suppliers globally to support them in their search for a Head of Engineering – Product to lead and scale their engineering organisation across EMEA. This position is an FTC for an initial 12 months with the possibility of extension.
Our client supports electricity, gas, and water providers with cutting-edge systems for customer billing, market interaction, and operational efficiency. With a strong focus on innovation and enabling the transition to net zero, they build agile, cloud-native platforms that help utilities navigate a rapidly evolving energy landscape.
As Head of Engineering – Product, you will be accountable for the vision, quality, and outcomes of software development across the EMEA region. You’ll work closely with Product, Architecture, and Customer Success leaders to align engineering efforts with product strategy, ensuring scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions are built and delivered. You will foster a strong engineering culture, champion modern development practices, and lead high-performing teams through strategic growth and continuous improvement.
Key Details:
* Salary: £120,000–£140,000 + generous benefits package
* Hybrid: 2/3 days per week in their London HQ
Experience Required:
* Proven leadership of large-scale software engineering organisations, with a focus on product development, innovation, and delivery of high-quality solutions
* Strong background in scaling agile engineering teams and embedding best practices across software architecture, quality, and DevOps
* Demonstrated success in aligning engineering with product roadmaps and business goals, including capacity planning and technical hiring
* Deep knowledge of secure, scalable software development in cloud environments (preferably AWS or Azure)
* Passionate about building high-performing teams and mentoring engineering leaders
* Strategic thinker with the ability to drive change and foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and technical excellence
* Committed to continuous learning, improvement, and delivering value through technology
* Excellent communicator, known for building trust with cross-functional teams and inspiring through vision and action
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