290 Technical Lead jobs in the United Kingdom

Technical Lead - Derby

Are you a Gas Turbine specialist Engineer?

Have you experience with Test Rigs?

Are you looking for a new challenge?

YES! Then Belcan Workforce Solutions has the role for YOU!

Our client, a global aerospace company at its facility in Derby is looking for a Technical Lead. This role is pivotal within the business and within the program(s) they are assigned to. The Technical Lead carries the authority to decide the technical direction taken by a project and leads the technical team by determining the technical scope of work content. The Tech Lead role will work in close collaboration with the Program Manager and the Discipline Leads as well as maintain alignment to the Chief Engineer's advisory office.

The Tech Lead role is a central figure in the delivery of high-fidelity test rigs that support the validation and qualification of complex aerospace / turbo-machinery subsystems for their internal and external customers whilst controlling the scope of work pertinent to the program.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical execution of demonstration rig projects from requirements gathering to final delivery, ensuring performance, safety, and quality targets are met.
• Guide the design of mechanical structures, fluid systems, electrical/electronic controls, and instrumentation for rigs.
• Oversee and review CAD models, analysis models, detailed drawings, wiring diagrams, assembly instructions, and BOMs, to ensure compliance with relevant aerospace standards and customer specifications.
• Provide leadership function and/or support for build, commissioning, and troubleshooting of rigs on-site or at customer locations.
• Mentor junior engineers and coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Manage technical documentation, including design reports, validation plans, and test procedures.
• Own the delivery of the program scope of work (in conjunction with the respective PM).

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a relevant technical degree.
• Proven experience in modelling & draughting the complex gas turbine components
• Proven experience in the design and development of rotating machinery test rigs or ground support equipment.
• Proficient with mechanical CAD design, analysis methods, manufacturing, assembly and instrumentation.
• Ability to lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis during commissioning and test phases.
• Familiarity with AS9100, ISO 9001, or similar quality systems is preferred.

What will you get:

- Competitive Salary - Holidays (25 days per year plus Bank hols) - Pension

- Private Medical Insurance - Death in Service insurance - Income Protection

- Employee Share Purchase Plan - Cycle to Work scheme

This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan.

Software Lead / Software Design / SaaS / Product / APIs / Permanent / Cardiff / Hybrid / £65,000 - £5,000pa

Are you a strategic software leader who has a focus on product design and delivery?

Our client is looking for an experienced Software Lead who will take the helm of their development delivery for their SaaS suite. They are looking to take their business to the next level through various acquisitions and require someone who can help them achieve this.

It is a hands-off, high-impact role which is ideal for someone looking to play a key part in leading design and delivery in a cross-functional team.

Responsibilities

Lead Technical Design & Architecture

• Help design secure & high-availability systems with compliance in mind.
• Guide backend design for high-volume transactional systems.

Collaborate Across Product & Business

• Work with Product Managers to understand requirements and create technical plans.
• Influence the roadmap with a clear understanding of feasibility and scale.
• Work with stakeholders at all levels to communicate technical risk.

Drive Delivery & Execution

• Lead engineering teams through full delivery lifecycle.
• Encourage CI/CD practices and ensure smooth, automated deployment pipelines.
• Ensure on-time feature launches with a focus on system maintainability

Skills and Experience  

• Demonstrated experience working with SaaS architectures
• Familiarity with various technology stacks (Java, .NET, React, AWS, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes)
• Confident communication and stakeholder management
• Experience aligning delivery KPIs and SLAs with engineer strategy  

Software Lead / Software Design / SaaS / Product / APIs / Permanent / Cardiff / Hybrid / £6 000 - 5,000pa

Software Lead / Software Design / SaaS / Product / APIs / Permanent / Cardiff / Hybrid / 5,000 - 5,000pa

Software Lead / Software Design / SaaS / Product / APIs / Permanent / Cardiff / Hybrid / 5,000 - 5,000pa

Ready to join a team that's leading the way in reshaping the future of insurance? Here at esure Group, we are on a mission to revolutionise insurance for good!

We’ve been providing Home and Motor Insurance since 2000, with over 2 million customers trusting us to keep them covered through our esure and Sheilas’ Wheels brands. With a bold commitment for digital innovation, we're transforming the way the industry operates and putting customers at the heart of everything we do. Having completed our recent multi-year digital transformation, we’re now leveraging advanced technology and data-driven insights alongside exceptional service, to deliver personalised experiences that meet our customers ever-changing needs today and in the future.

We are currently recruiting for Technical Leads to sit within one of our core value streams to focus on developing and implementing innovative digital technology. You will manage, lead and coach a team of technical experts who build software and customer experiences that continues to drive, shape and deliver our customer-centric, data driven and digital first strategy.
 

What you'll do:

• Technical Lead for a squad, ensuring collaborative working with Product Owners, Developers, QA’s, Architects and the wider business.
li>Lead, manage and coach a team of engineers. You will lead from the front with expert hands-on software development experience and ensure high technical standards are met throughout the team.
• Collaborate with the Product Owner to ensure the squad has a clear mission, understands the wider tech strategy, healthy backlog and working to Agile practices.
• Work with our Architects and Principal Engineers on new tech choices and architecture evolution.
• Always looking at ways to Improve engineering practices in the squad including code quality, testing and CI/CD.
• Be a senior part of esure’s engineering community. Strive to actively share technical expertise with the team and champion / drive tech change wider than your squad.

What we’d love you to bring:

• A passion for people development; You will consider yourself a people motivator who has led a software development squad in an agile environment to deliver and achieve great things.
• A Java technical expert! Our Tech Lead roles are a good blend of people management and strategy and hands on development (Spring Boot experience is key).
• Experience with CI/CD, Jenkins and Docker (ideally with Kubernetes) as well as cloud platform experience, ideally AWS.
• Experience in design and development of distributed, scalable, and highly available systems with a customer centric approach.
• An advocate of different agile methodologies: Scrum, Kanban, TDD, BDD, continuous delivery.

The Interview Process (subject to change):

li>You’ll start with an introductory call with one of our Talent Partners. This is a ‘get to know you session’ and for you to explore the position in more detail.
• < trong>1st stage:  1 hour interview with our Head of Technology 
< i>2nd stage:  1 hour interview with 2 of our Technical Leads. This will involve a technical task and technical interview questions.  < i>3rd Stage:  30-minute meeting with members of one of our Agile Squad. This will be a Product Owner and a Delivery Manager. li>Final stage:  a final meeting with our Head of Technology and our Chief Technology Officer.

What’s in it for you?:

Competitive salary that reflects your skills, experience and potential.
• Discretionary bonus scheme that recognises your hard work and contributions to esure’s success.
< i>28 days annual leave, plus 8 flexible days and the ability to buy and sell further holiday. li>Our flexible benefits platform is loaded with perks to choose from, so you can build a personal toolkit to support your health, wellbeing, lifestyle, and finances.
• Company funded private medical insurance for qualifying colleagues.
• Fantastic discounts on our insurance products! 50% off for yourself and spouse/partner and 10% off for direct family members.
• We’ll elevate your career with hands-on training, mentoring, access to our exclusive academies, regular career conversations, and expert partner resources.
< i>Driving good in the world couldn’t be more important to us. Our colleagues can use 2 volunteering days per year to support their local communities. < i>Join our internal networks and communities to connect, learn, and share ideas with likeminded colleagues.
• We’re a proud supporter of the ABI’s ‘Make Flexible Work’ campaign and welcome you to ask about the flexibility you need. Our hybrid working approach also puts you in the driving seat of how and where you do your best work.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We celebrate individuality and create spaces where unique backgrounds and experiences can come together. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation, in turn enabling us to better serve our customers, community and build a stronger organisation. Our commitment to inclusion extends to every part of our business, from hiring practices to professional growth opportunities, ensuring equal access and support for all.

Software Lead / Software Design / SaaS / Product / APIs / Permanent / Cardiff / Hybrid / £65,000 - £5,000pa

Are you a strategic software leader who has a focus on product design and delivery?

Our client is looking for an experienced Software Lead who will take the helm of their development delivery for their SaaS suite. They are looking to take their business to the next level through various acquisitions and require someone who can help them achieve this.

It is a hands-off, high-impact role which is ideal for someone looking to play a key part in leading design and delivery in a cross-functional team.

Responsibilities

Lead Technical Design & Architecture

• Help design secure & high-availability systems with compliance in mind.
• Guide backend design for high-volume transactional systems.

Collaborate Across Product & Business

• Work with Product Managers to understand requirements and create technical plans.
• Influence the roadmap with a clear understanding of feasibility and scale.
• Work with stakeholders at all levels to communicate technical risk.

Drive Delivery & Execution

• Lead engineering teams through full delivery lifecycle.
• Encourage CI/CD practices and ensure smooth, automated deployment pipelines.
• Ensure on-time feature launches with a focus on system maintainability

Skills and Experience  

• Demonstrated experience working with SaaS architectures
• Familiarity with various technology stacks (Java, .NET, React, AWS, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes)
• Confident communication and stakeholder management
• Experience aligning delivery KPIs and SLAs with engineer strategy  

Software Lead / Software Design / SaaS / Product / APIs / Permanent / Cardiff / Hybrid / £6 000 - 5,000pa

Software Lead / Software Design / SaaS / Product / APIs / Permanent / Cardiff / Hybrid / 5,000 - 5,000pa

Software Lead / Software Design / SaaS / Product / APIs / Permanent / Cardiff / Hybrid / 5,000 - 5,000pa

Ready to join a team that's leading the way in reshaping the future of insurance? Here at esure Group, we are on a mission to revolutionise insurance for good!

We’ve been providing Home and Motor Insurance since 2000, with over 2 million customers trusting us to keep them covered through our esure and Sheilas’ Wheels brands. With a bold commitment for digital innovation, we're transforming the way the industry operates and putting customers at the heart of everything we do. Having completed our recent multi-year digital transformation, we’re now leveraging advanced technology and data-driven insights alongside exceptional service, to deliver personalised experiences that meet our customers ever-changing needs today and in the future.

We are currently recruiting for Technical Leads to sit within one of our core value streams to focus on developing and implementing innovative digital technology. You will manage, lead and coach a team of technical experts who build software and customer experiences that continues to drive, shape and deliver our customer-centric, data driven and digital first strategy.
 

What you'll do:

• Technical Lead for a squad, ensuring collaborative working with Product Owners, Developers, QA’s, Architects and the wider business.
li>Lead, manage and coach a team of engineers. You will lead from the front with expert hands-on software development experience and ensure high technical standards are met throughout the team.
• Collaborate with the Product Owner to ensure the squad has a clear mission, understands the wider tech strategy, healthy backlog and working to Agile practices.
• Work with our Architects and Principal Engineers on new tech choices and architecture evolution.
• Always looking at ways to Improve engineering practices in the squad including code quality, testing and CI/CD.
• Be a senior part of esure’s engineering community. Strive to actively share technical expertise with the team and champion / drive tech change wider than your squad.

What we’d love you to bring:

• A passion for people development; You will consider yourself a people motivator who has led a software development squad in an agile environment to deliver and achieve great things.
• A Java technical expert! Our Tech Lead roles are a good blend of people management and strategy and hands on development (Spring Boot experience is key).
• Experience with CI/CD, Jenkins and Docker (ideally with Kubernetes) as well as cloud platform experience, ideally AWS.
• Experience in design and development of distributed, scalable, and highly available systems with a customer centric approach.
• An advocate of different agile methodologies: Scrum, Kanban, TDD, BDD, continuous delivery.

The Interview Process (subject to change):

li>You’ll start with an introductory call with one of our Talent Partners. This is a ‘get to know you session’ and for you to explore the position in more detail.
• < trong>1st stage:  1 hour interview with our Head of Technology 
< i>2nd stage:  1 hour interview with 2 of our Technical Leads. This will involve a technical task and technical interview questions.  < i>3rd Stage:  30-minute meeting with members of one of our Agile Squad. This will be a Product Owner and a Delivery Manager. li>Final stage:  a final meeting with our Head of Technology and our Chief Technology Officer.

What’s in it for you?:

Competitive salary that reflects your skills, experience and potential.
• Discretionary bonus scheme that recognises your hard work and contributions to esure’s success.
< i>28 days annual leave, plus 8 flexible days and the ability to buy and sell further holiday. li>Our flexible benefits platform is loaded with perks to choose from, so you can build a personal toolkit to support your health, wellbeing, lifestyle, and finances.
• Company funded private medical insurance for qualifying colleagues.
• Fantastic discounts on our insurance products! 50% off for yourself and spouse/partner and 10% off for direct family members.
• We’ll elevate your career with hands-on training, mentoring, access to our exclusive academies, regular career conversations, and expert partner resources.
< i>Driving good in the world couldn’t be more important to us. Our colleagues can use 2 volunteering days per year to support their local communities. < i>Join our internal networks and communities to connect, learn, and share ideas with likeminded colleagues.
• We’re a proud supporter of the ABI’s ‘Make Flexible Work’ campaign and welcome you to ask about the flexibility you need. Our hybrid working approach also puts you in the driving seat of how and where you do your best work.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We celebrate individuality and create spaces where unique backgrounds and experiences can come together. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation, in turn enabling us to better serve our customers, community and build a stronger organisation. Our commitment to inclusion extends to every part of our business, from hiring practices to professional growth opportunities, ensuring equal access and support for all.

Job Title: Technical Lead - Polymers
Department: Technical | Reports to: Technical Director
Security Clearance: BPSS / SC Preferred

Overview:
We're working with a leading advanced materials manufacturer looking for a Technical Lead to drive innovation and product development in thermoplastic polymer films, particularly TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane). This is a hands-on, strategic role combining material science expertise with project leadership, market insight, and cross-functional collaboration.

You'll act as the technical authority on polymer film materials, ensuring products meet strict regulatory and customer requirements. You'll lead R&D initiatives, guide material selection, and support the sales team with technical insights to help grow the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the subject matter expert for thermoplastic polymer film materials.
• Manage full lifecycle of new product development projects.
• Conduct market and supplier research to identify new materials and applications.
• Ensure product compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Support sales with product specifications and technical documentation.
• Lead process optimisation and troubleshooting to enhance manufacturing efficiency.
• Create and manage technical documentation, datasheets, and compliance files.
• Collaborate with partners and customers on technical developments and testing.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 3 years in a polymer materials or materials science/engineering role.
• Strong understanding of polymer film processing and applications.
• Effective communicator with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Hands-on approach to problem-solving and product improvement.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; open to learning new tools.
• Organised, driven, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

This role is ideal for someone who combines strong technical depth with a commercial mindset and is eager to drive innovation in a growing materials business.

ACS are recruiting for a Technical Lead. If you feel that you have the skills and experience required in this advertisement to be a Technical Lead submit your CV including an outline of your experience as a Technical Lead. It is always a good idea to include a covering letter outlining your experience as a Technical Lead with your application as this will enhance your chances of selection and improve your prospects of landing the Technical Lead role you desire.

Technical Lead - Derby

Are you a Gas Turbine specialist Engineer?

Have you experience with Test Rigs?

Are you looking for a new challenge?

YES! Then Belcan Workforce Solutions has the role for YOU!

Our client, a global aerospace company at its facility in Derby is looking for a Technical Lead. This role is pivotal within the business and within the program(s) they are assigned to. The Technical Lead carries the authority to decide the technical direction taken by a project and leads the technical team by determining the technical scope of work content. The Tech Lead role will work in close collaboration with the Program Manager and the Discipline Leads as well as maintain alignment to the Chief Engineer's advisory office.

The Tech Lead role is a central figure in the delivery of high-fidelity test rigs that support the validation and qualification of complex aerospace / turbo-machinery subsystems for their internal and external customers whilst controlling the scope of work pertinent to the program.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical execution of demonstration rig projects from requirements gathering to final delivery, ensuring performance, safety, and quality targets are met.
• Guide the design of mechanical structures, fluid systems, electrical/electronic controls, and instrumentation for rigs.
• Oversee and review CAD models, analysis models, detailed drawings, wiring diagrams, assembly instructions, and BOMs, to ensure compliance with relevant aerospace standards and customer specifications.
• Provide leadership function and/or support for build, commissioning, and troubleshooting of rigs on-site or at customer locations.
• Mentor junior engineers and coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Manage technical documentation, including design reports, validation plans, and test procedures.
• Own the delivery of the program scope of work (in conjunction with the respective PM).

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a relevant technical degree.
• Proven experience in modelling & draughting the complex gas turbine components
• Proven experience in the design and development of rotating machinery test rigs or ground support equipment.
• Proficient with mechanical CAD design, analysis methods, manufacturing, assembly and instrumentation.
• Ability to lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis during commissioning and test phases.
• Familiarity with AS9100, ISO 9001, or similar quality systems is preferred.

What will you get:

- Competitive Salary - Holidays (25 days per year plus Bank hols) - Pension

- Private Medical Insurance - Death in Service insurance - Income Protection

- Employee Share Purchase Plan - Cycle to Work scheme

This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan.

Embrace the chance to make a difference: Join NHS Arden & GEM CSU as an interim and bring your unique expertise to where it's needed most!

Opportunity for Interim Specialists to Support NHS Initiatives

We invite you to become a key member of our respected, diverse team at Arden & Gem, contributing to our temporary staffing framework that benefits the entire trust. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Technical/Operation Lead to join our team. This role will serve as the technical product and delivery interface, ensuring seamless integration and execution of our strategic programmes. The ideal candidate will possess a blend of technical expertise, strategic vision, and operational acumen.

Role Scope:

• Full time hours - 37.5 per week
• A fixed-term agreement for 6 months
• Remote working opportunity

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Programme Design: Structure, roadmap, and align programme goals with organisational priorities.
• Governance & Assurance: Set up decision-making frameworks, escalation pathways, and oversight boards.
• Risk Management: Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks across delivery streams.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build trusted relationships with internal and external partners (e.g., trial sponsors, NHSE, data custodians).
• Performance Tracking: Design KPI frameworks and monitoring tools to report on impact, timelines, and budget.
• Communication: Synthesise complex programme updates for varied audiences—executive, delivery teams, and the public.
• Agile & Adaptive Planning: Revise delivery plans and resource allocation as requirements evolve.

Our Employee Benefits Include:

• Competitive Pay (AFC Band 8b) £64,455 - £74,896 per annum pro-rata, dependant on your experience and the number of years you have worked in the NHS.
• State-of-the-Art Technology: Our employees get to work with the latest and most advanced technologies available.
• Commitment to Professional Growth: We foster innovation, teamwork, and advancement by offering complimentary training and development to all staff.

Experience and qualifications required include:

• Proven experience in strategic programme design and delivery.
• Strong governance and assurance capabilities.
• Expertise in risk management and mitigation.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency in performance tracking and KPI framework design.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information to diverse audiences.
• Agile and adaptive planning abilities.

Keep in mind, we appreciate a variety of skills and viewpoints within our team and welcome candidates from all walks of life and different career backgrounds.

Next Steps:

We value independent thinking and risk-taking. We believe that every team member should have the opportunity to contribute and share their ideas. Our culture encourages a healthy work-life balance, and we strive to create an enjoyable and supportive working environment.

Visit our website at to learn more about who we are and apply.

Note: We are not sponsoring these positions, so applicants must be UK residents.

At Arden & GEM CSU, we prioritise making the application process easy and accessible. As an NHS employer, we sometimes hire through NHS Jobs, LinkedIn, or other external job boards. Whether you choose LinkedIn’s one-click CV submission or prefer to submit an application form via NHS Jobs, every application is valued equally, and the choice of how you apply is yours!

At Arden & GEM, we embrace change and value inclusivity. We recognise that your time is precious and that work-life balance matters. Apply in the way that suits you best - and join us to make a difference!

**Technical Lead**
**Salary: Around £30,000- £35,000 (depending on experience)**
**London, UK**
**Position Overview**
The Technical Specialist is a lead point of contact responsible for the planning, set up and operation of small to large-scale audio-visual systems for live events while ensuring the utmost in client satisfaction. The position often requires the individual to act as a team leader for the onsite departmental teams, planning department resources and contributing towards department improvements. There may also be occasions where the individual may be required to deputise for the Technical Manager/Group Head. This position reports to the Technical Manager relevant to the department.
**Company Benefits:**
+ Private Healthcare
+ Employee supported volunteering
+ Enhanced family leave provisions
+ Perkbox and Employee assistance Programme
+ Company sick pay
+ Employee recognition scheme
+ Generous employee referral scheme
+ Clearly defined Career path (and all the important support along the way)
+ Access to state-of-the-art technology
+ Global presence and opportunities worldwide
+ Long Service Programme
**Key Job Responsibilities**
**Equipment Operation**
· **Drives Results** - Ensures a flawlessly executed event through accurate and timely setup, operation, and breakdown of advanced audiovisual equipment as listed in the technical qualifications section.
·Troubleshoots technical issues and resolve problems quickly as they arise.
· **Do the Right Thing** - Complies with all Company security and safety measures.
·Reporting all health and safety issues to the HSE Manager, line manager or Project Manager onsite.
·Ensures equipment is secure from theft and/or damage when in use.
**Customer Service**
· **Deliver World Class Service** - Provides excellent service and strives to exceed the expectations and needs of internal and external customers.
·Maintains a positive relationship with all clients through effective communication.
· **See the Bigger Picture** - Collaborates with internal team on event solutions pre event and during event to ensure the best possible customer satisfaction.
·Understands and fosters the hotel/venue/client relationship.
**Training/Staff Development**
· **Values People** - Creates an atmosphere that fosters the development of technical and leadership skills in other employees.
·Provides mentorship and coaching to technical, sales and operations team members to develop technical skills as needed.
**Event Supervision**
·Performs advanced work (pre/during/post event) with operations team members.
·Supervises and directs other technicians during an event.
**Equipment Maintenance**
·Assists team with proper preparation, security, storage, transportation, and maintenance of equipment.
·Performs inventory and forecasting of equipment needs.
**Local/Regional deputising**
· **See the Bigger Picture** -Take ownership of local/regional department running allowing Technical Manager/Group Head to focus more on their day-to-day tasks.
· **Drives Results** -Assist with training and coaching enabling junior members of staff to perform their duties to the best of their ability.
·Take ownership of department related activities and tasks from a local/regional level if different to Technical Manager/Group Head
**Job Qualifications**
· **4+ years of field experience in speciality (Audio) area is required.**
·3-5 years of customer service or hospitality experience is preferred.
·Ability to interact professionally and effectively with a diverse work force, customer base and senior level management.
·Experience with project management of multiple tasks/initiatives.
·Strong customer, client and co-worker interface experience and abilities.
**Competencies**
·Ownership
·Hospitality
·Professionalism
·Responsiveness
·Safety Conscious
·Develops Talent
·Tech Savvy
·Manages Complexity
·Ensures Accountability
·Instils Trust
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.