Development Team Manager; Web development

Join Propel Tech as a Development Team Manager and become a trusted technical voice for our clients. You’ll use your experience to guide technical decisions, improve how we deliver, and support a talented web development team.

At Propel Tech, no two weeks are the same. Our consultants work across multiple clients and industries, balancing a mix of project work and ongoing system support. You’ll need to be comfortable switching context, adapting to different technologies and stakeholders, and finding practical solutions in fast‑moving environments.

This is a role for someone who thrives on variety, enjoys solving problems for different businesses, and takes pride in helping both clients and team members succeed. You’ll work with autonomy, make visible impact, and see first‑hand how your technical leadership drives results across multiple client systems.

You’ll suit this role if you’re a hands‑on developer who enjoys combining technical leadership with people development, client collaboration, and quality improvement.

We’re a friendly, forward‑thinking software consultancy that thrives on solving complex challenges for our clients.

You’ll work with different clients, industries, and technologies, so there’s always something new to learn. It’s a fast‑paced, collaborative environment where your adaptability and problem‑solving skills really shine.

You’ll be part of a supportive team where knowledge sharing is second nature, and your contribution genuinely makes a difference.

Hear what it's like to work for Propel Tech direct from our employees on our careers site.

• £60,000 – £75,000 salary, depending on experience
• Monthly performance‑related bonus opportunities
• Flexible hybrid working, typically just a few in‑office days per month
• 10% of your time dedicated to learning and development
• Benefits including private medical insurance, share scheme, buy/sell holiday, and more

Find out more about our comprehensive benefits package on our careers site.

Our web team designs, builds, and maintains bespoke web applications for a range of clients. Much of our work involves supporting and enhancing existing systems, improving performance and adding new functionality, while also taking on greenfield projects where we build from the ground up.

We work across a mix of technologies including PHP, Java script and React, and take a pragmatic approach to choosing the right tools for each project. The team thrives on collaboration, knowledge sharing, and doing things the right way, even when it’s not the easiest path.

Find out more about web development at Propel Tech on our website.

• Act as the technical representative in client meetings, building trust through clear communication and sound technical advice
• Lead and support a team delivering solutions for multiple clients, adapting quickly to different systems, priorities, and ways of working
• Understand client systems in depth and make proactive suggestions to improve performance, reliability, and value
• Stay hands‑on with development work to keep your technical skills sharp and relevant
• Work in partnership with a Project Manager to plan, prioritise, and deliver client work effectively
• Contribute to presales activity, including scoping solutions and shaping proposals that align with client needs and commercial goals

• Monitor team performance and delivery quality, addressing issues early and supporting improvement where needed
• Provide feedback and coaching through mentoring, one‑to‑ones, and code reviews
• Guide team members in their career progression and support their learning goals
• Encourage team members to identify opportunities for improvement and help turn ideas into practical solutions
• Encourage good process adherence across the team and support improvements to how work is planned, estimated, and tracked
• Set and uphold high standards in code quality, system performance, and maintainability
• Use your learning and development time to explore emerging tools and technologies, including AI, and assess their potential value to the business

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