Unreal Engine Technical Lead

Introduction Our client is a world-class engineering and technical consultancy operating at serious scale, the kind of organisation delivering transformative projects across infrastructure, energy and beyond, with creativity and technology at the heart of how they communicate them. Their Creative Design team is a genuinely impressive operation, over 80 talented people spanning UX, animation, real-time development, visualisation and more, working across the globe on projects that push the boundaries of how complex engineering is brought to life. This is not a small pond. The team is growing its real-time visualisation capability and needs someone exceptional to lead it. To be considered, you’ll need deep, proven experience developing real-time applications in Unreal Engine, advanced Blueprint skills, and a solid grasp of C++ for extending and optimising systems. You’ll also need a track record of leading technical teams, delivering VR and immersive solutions, and the commercial savvy to support project scoping and business development. Sound like you? APPLY TODAY! Working Patterns and location - Hybrid - 3 days on site per week Key responsibilities Define and lead the real-time visualisation strategy across the Creative Design team. Lead Unreal Engine development for interactive, immersive and digital twin solutions. Establish technical standards, scalable workflows and best practice frameworks. Mentor team members and build technical capability across the discipline. Support project scoping, estimation, business development and work-winning activities. Manage OKRs, resource planning, performance and succession planning for the team. Drive innovation and adoption of emerging real-time and immersive technologies. Ensure consistent quality, performance and client satisfaction across all deliveries. Skills & experience Extensive experience developing real-time applications in Unreal Engine (UE5 preferred). Advanced Blueprint development, gameplay systems and interaction framework expertise. Strong understanding of Unreal Engine architecture with working knowledge of C++. Proven leadership of technical teams and track record of capability development. Experience delivering VR, immersive and interactive visualisation solutions. Knowledge of digital twins, data-driven visualisation and scalable framework design. Commercial awareness including project scoping, estimation and delivery planning. Strong mentoring, communication and stakeholder management skills. Additional benefits Pension up to 10% client contribution Life assurance, income protection insurance and critical illness cover Option to buy & sell holiday Dental, health, medical, travel and gadget insurance 24/7 Digital GP Our client is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. Part-time opportunities/flexible working is available to suit individual needs. RECOMMEND A FRIEND: If you have professional friends/colleagues who would be interested in one of our roles and our excellent levels of service too, we’d like to recognise your recommendations with a ‘thank you’ of our own. For every friend you refer who then starts a role through Datasource either Contract or Permanent, we will send you £200 of Love to Shop Gift Vouchers & gift your friend £100 in Love to Shop Gift Vouchers as well! You will be required to hold a minimum of SC Clearance. If you do not hold an active SC Clearance, please familiarise yourself with the vetting process before applying. (c) Copyright Datasource Computer Employment Limited 2026.