Our client is a scale-up SaaS technology company that provides services in the Telecoms, ISP, and MSP sectors. They are making significant ground in their growth strategy and are seeking to hire a Head of Engineering to help them achieve their goals. Salary £85k to £95k plus Benefits Role type Permanent Location Surrey, England Are you ready to take full ownership of engineering delivery in a fast-growing SaaS scale-up? Our client operates in the Telecoms, ISP, and MSP sectors, and they’re scaling fast. They’re searching for a high-impact Head of Engineering who can elevate performance, drive operational excellence, and build a truly world-class engineering function. The Opportunity This role sits at the intersection of technical credibility and engineering leadership—perfect for someone who thrives on structure, accountability, and building high-performing teams. You’ll report directly to the CTO and play a pivotal role in shaping how engineering operates as the company grows. What You’ll Lead & Own

Full ownership of engineering performance and delivery Building a high-performing, delivery-focused culture Setting clear expectations for ownership, accountability & engineering standards Coaching, mentoring, and developing engineering talent Leading roadmap delivery, including sprints, backlog, and workflows Monitoring performance metrics (velocity, cycle times, bottlenecks) Defining consistent processes across Agile delivery, code reviews, testing, release management & CI/CD

You’ll directly manage two development squads and one QA squad, driving delivery, quality and execution across the whole function. Your Background Even though this isn’t a hands-on coding role, you’ll bring strong technical credibility. You’ve built modern web applications before (Node.js, TypeScript, Vue.js or similar) and you’re confident engaging in architecture, AWS, Docker, and serverless conversations. Cross-Functional Influence You’ll work closely with the CTO on aligning engineering and technical strategy, partner with Product on roadmap execution, and collaborate with DevOps & Support to keep deployments smooth and platforms reliable. Success Looks Like this in the first year

A structured, accountable engineering function Predictable, confident delivery of roadmap commitments Improved engineering performance & velocity Reduced reliance on the CTO for day-to-day oversight

What You Bring

Proven leadership of engineering teams in SaaS/software Experience managing multiple squads A track record of improving delivery & processes Strong organisational & leadership skills A leadership style built on clarity, accountability, and raising performance

Organised. Disciplined. Delivery-focused. High standards. Comfortable in a fast-moving SaaS environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr