Contract Engineering Manager PHP/.Net (6 months)

The role: Contract Engineering Manager (.Net/PHP):

We are recruiting for a Contract Engineering Manager for a duration of initially 6 months. This role is an immediate start and it is fully remote with occasional travel to Leeds required.

We help organisations navigate the future of technology, combining human expertise, emerging tech and AI to deliver better outcomes, faster.

Since 2014, we’ve worked side-by-side with clients to solve complex challenges, build high-performing teams, and create lasting capability. 

About you:

• You care deeply about producing high-quality work that delivers real value
• You’re comfortable navigating ambiguity and solving complex problems collaboratively
• You bring strong expertise in your craft, alongside a willingness to keep learning
• You communicate clearly and build trust quickly with clients and teammates
• You’re pragmatic, adaptable and outcome-focused
• You value low-ego collaboration and enjoy working as part of multidisciplinary teams

What you’ll bring to the table:

• You will be responsible for leading and coordinating four small engineering teams operating across .NET and PHP technologies. You will provide day-to-day leadership, direction, coaching, and oversight to ensure the teams are operating effectively and delivering high-quality outcomes
• Key responsibilities include:
• Proficient with C# / .Net, Azure and PHP as well as Matrix-managing engineering teams across .NET and PHP technology stacks
• Driving high standards of technical quality, delivery performance, and engineering best practice
• Identifying and removing delivery blockers to maximise team effectiveness
• Improving ways of working and helping teams operate more efficiently
• Supporting greater integration between these teams and the wider technology organisation
• Acting as a trusted partner to senior stakeholders and engineering leadership
• Guiding technical decision-making
• Championing AI-augmented software development, helping teams leverage tools such as Claude Code and/or Devin effectively
• Able to hold your own with a wide range of stakeholders, using strong communication skills and professional gravitas to build trust and drive outcomes.
  

Equal Opportunities Statement

Diversity and inclusion are hugely important to us, and we’re committed to providing equal opportunities for all. We’re actively recruiting for a diverse and inclusive workforce so want to ensure we do everything we can to support your application.

We want you to feel safe and empowered to let us know if you need any adjustments to be made to your application or interview process, so please speak to our recruitment team.