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.