Head of Engineering

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.