Engineering Manager

Description:

The Engineering Manager will lead and develop high-performing software engineering teams, ensuring the successful delivery of customer programmes while driving continuous improvement across the engineering function. The role combines people leadership, technical understanding, project delivery, and stakeholder management to support SeeByte's growth and the development of world-leading autonomous maritime technologies.

Key Responsibilities
 

• Manage customer-facing programmes, reporting progress and outcomes to internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead and develop engineering teams through effective line management, coaching, mentoring, and career development.
• Play a key role in SeeByte's Engineering Management Team, contributing to resource planning, capability development, and recruitment.
• Drive the evolution of SeeByte's engineering function through continuous improvement of processes, tools, and ways of working, ensuring the organisation remains efficient, scalable, and innovative.
• Support Sales and Business Development activities by providing technical expertise to scope, shape, and cost new opportunities.
   

Key Skills, Experience And Qualifications

We recognise that great candidates may bring different combinations of skills and experience. If you meet many, but not all, of the criteria below, we encourage you to apply.

Essential
 

• Degree in Software Development, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience demonstrating a strong technical understanding.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary technical teams within a software engineering environment.
• Experience developing, mentoring, and managing engineers.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience working directly with customers and project partners.
• Good understanding of software engineering principles, development practices, and delivery methodologies.
• Collaborative and enthusiastic team player with an interest in autonomous systems and emerging technologies.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally to support customer engagements, demonstrations, trials, and project delivery activities.
• Eligible to apply for UK Security Clearance.