Head of Data Engineering

An established UK organisation operating at scale is seeking a Head of Engineering to lead its engineering and data capability during a critical growth phase. This is a newly reshaped role, and it is heavily leadership focused. There is not expectation to code day-to-day. You will bring sufficient technical depth to challenge senior engineers, set direction and ensure delivery aligns with business priorities., * Provide overall leadership for software and data engineering across multiple squads

• Manage 30 across several teams
• Set and maintain engineering standards, delivery practices and governance
• Act as the senior engineering interface to the wider business, ensuring technology delivers measurable value
• Lead delivery across legacy and modern platforms, balancing transformation with stability
• Support strategic initiatives, including large-scale bids and regulatory-driven programmes
• Develop and mentor engineering leaders while fostering a high-performance, accountable culture

Technology Environment

• Core: .NET, SQL Server (legacy and modern estates)
• Data & Cloud: Azure, Databricks
• Architecture: Multiple platforms and systems undergoing consolidation and modernisation

• Proven experience as a Head of Engineering, Head of Data Engineering or an equivalent senior leadership role
• Strong data engineering background is essential
• Comfortable operating in complex, multi-system environments
• Experienced people leader with a hands-off, strategic management style
• Confident challenging technical decisions without needing to be hands-on
• Commercially minded with experience delivering technology outcomes to the business