Senior Engineering Lead- Edinburgh or Cheshire

FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a Senior Engineering Lead. This is initially a six-month contract with very good prospects to extend and will be a hyrbid role based in Edinburgh or Cheshire. 

We are seeking an experienced engineering leader to guide complex technology initiatives and engineering teams, aligning delivery with product vision and organisational goals. You will oversee the design, development and deployment of high-quality solutions, collaborate with product managers, designers and stakeholders, and help embed a collaborative culture focused on engineering excellence, problem-solving, continuous improvement and strong business outcomes. 

Responsibilities:

•  Lead and line-manage engineering teams, building an inclusive, high-performing culture focused on engineering excellence, commercial awareness and lean delivery.
•  Guide the design, development and deployment of complex technology solutions, ensuring alignment with product vision, business strategy, architecture standards and engineering governance.
•  Drive continuous improvement through engineering metrics, modern delivery practices, automated testing, cloud capabilities, pipelines and appropriate use of emerging technologies.
•  Oversee reliable service delivery by acting as an escalation point for major incidents, managing operational risk and supporting effective service and supplier governance.
•  Collaborate with product, business and technology stakeholders to translate business and organisational outcomes into actionable roadmaps, priorities and delivery plans.