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Lyles Sutherland

Engineering ManagerLocation: Edinburgh (Hybrid Working) Contract: Full-Time, Permanent Hours: 8:30am &ndash; 5:00pm, Monday to Friday (Flexible working applications welcomed)Key Requirements<ul><li>Strong software engineering background, ideally with PHP (Laravel/Symfony), MySQL and SaaS/web application development</li><li>Experience leading, mentoring or managing engineers, whether as an Engineering Manager, Tech Lead or Senior Engineer</li><li>Ability to coach and develop engineers while maintaining technical credibility</li><li>Strong understanding of software delivery, quality, testing, maintainability and release risk</li><li>Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders</li><li>Passion for improving engineering processes without introducing unnecessary complexity</li><li>Genuine interest in applying AI within engineering workflows and product development</li></ul>About UsWe are a passionate, innovative and fast-growing software company that develops award-winning property technology solutions.Our cloud-based platform, SME Professional, is trusted by letting and estate agents across the UK. We also build websites and digital solutions for the property, finance and legal sectors. With a team of nearly 50 people, we're committed to delivering exceptional products and outstanding customer service.We value curiosity, innovation and continuous improvement. Our modern office beside Leith Links offers flexible working spaces, regular social events and a supportive, collaborative culture.The RoleWe're looking for an Engineering Manager to lead and grow our engineering team behind our SaaS platform.Reporting to the Technical Director, you'll lead a team of eight engineers with a focus on people leadership, delivery and engineering excellence. While this is primarily a leadership role, you'll remain technically credible and comfortable discussing architecture, reviewing approaches and coaching engineers on best practices.Our established platform is built on PHP (Silex/Symfony/Laravel) and MySQL, and we're continuing to enhance functionality, modernise our technology stack and embed AI into both our product and engineering practices.This role is ideal for someone who enjoys developing people, improving team performance and helping build great software that customers rely on every day.What You'll Be DoingLead and Develop Engineers<ul><li>Line manage, coach and mentor a team of engineers</li><li>Conduct regular one-to-ones, development discussions and performance reviews</li><li>Foster a culture of accountability, growth and continuous learning</li><li>Support engineers in building confidence, capability and ownership</li></ul>Keep Delivery Healthy<ul><li>Help squads deliver work predictably and sustainably</li><li>Support planning, prioritisation, capacity management and risk mitigation</li><li>Identify blockers early and facilitate effective solutions</li><li>Ensure delivery plans and trade-offs remain visible and realistic</li></ul>Raise Engineering Standards<ul><li>Partner with Tech Leads and senior engineers to improve development practices</li><li>Promote code quality, maintainability, consistency and effective code reviews</li><li>Coach engineers on sound engineering principles and best practices</li></ul>Collaborate Across Teams<ul><li>Work closely with Product Managers, QA and leadership teams</li><li>Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders</li><li>Support cross-functional delivery across Product, Engineering and QA squads</li></ul>Drive Continuous Improvement<ul><li>Identify and remove friction that slows teams down</li><li>Improve processes and ways of working without adding unnecessary bureaucracy</li><li>Build practical habits that improve delivery and quality over time</li></ul>What We're Looking For<ul><li>Strong software engineering background, ideally in PHP, Laravel, MySQL and SaaS platforms</li><li>Previous experience leading, mentoring or managing engineers</li><li>Technical credibility and sound engineering judgement</li><li>Strong understanding of software delivery, testing and quality practices</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills</li><li>Ability to improve team effectiveness and delivery processes</li><li>Interest in leveraging AI to improve engineering workflows and product capabilities</li></ul>Working With AIAI is an increasingly important part of both our products and our day-to-day engineering practices. You don't need to be an AI specialist, but you should be enthusiastic about applying AI practically to help teams work smarter and build innovative features for customers.What We Offer<ul><li>Annual salary reviews</li><li>Hybrid working environment</li><li>Flexible working opportunities</li><li>Summer 4-day working week during August</li><li>Paid overtime or flexi-time in lieu</li><li>Company pension scheme</li><li>Enhanced family leave after one year of service</li><li>Company sick pay</li><li>Cycle-to-work scheme</li><li>Personal wellness account with access to wellbeing advice, webinars and one-to-one support</li><li>Free flu vaccinations</li><li>Bright and modern office environment</li><li>Free bean-to-cup coffee, tea and soft drinks</li><li>Regular company-funded social events and active social committee</li><li>On-site parking and secure bike storage</li></ul>How to ApplyTo help you stand out, we'd like to know more about you and the type of role you're looking for.Please submit your CV along with a cover letter or note explaining why you're a great fit for this position. Applications submitted without this information will not be considered.Benefits:<ul><li>Additional leave</li><li>Company events</li><li>Company pension</li><li>Cycle to work scheme</li><li>Enhanced maternity leave</li><li>Enhanced paternity leave</li><li>Free flu jabs</li><li>Free parking</li><li>Health &amp; wellbeing programme</li><li>On-site parking</li><li>Sick pay</li><li>Transport links</li><li>Work from home</li></ul>Ability to commute/relocate:<ul><li>Leith EH6 7EZ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)</li></ul>Application question(s):<ul><li>What are your salary expectations for this role?</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>people management: 1 year (preferred)</li></ul>Work authorisation:<ul><li>United Kingdom (required)</li></ul>Work Location: Hybrid remote in Leith EH6 7EZ

Engineering Manager (Edinburgh-based)

About the roleWe&rsquo;re looking for an Engineering Manager to lead and grow the engineers behind our SaaS platform. It&rsquo;s a role for someone who has moved, or wants to move, from strong technical work into people leadership, and who wants to keep a foot in both.About UsWe are a passionate, innovative and fast-growing company that provides award-winning property software. SME Professional, our cloud-based software solution, is used by letting and estate agents across the UK. We also develop websites for the property, finance and legal industries. In total, our nearly 50-strong team are committed to delivering great products and service for our clients.We feel strongly that alignment with our core competencies is as important as experience. As a business, we regularly seek to view things from a unique perspective and are constantly learning and adapting to offer the best products and services to our clients. Our people should share the same passion, be naturally curious, and strive to find innovative solutions. Our modern office beside Leith Links offers flexible working spaces, regular team events, and plenty of caffeinated perks.The RoleYou&rsquo;ll lead a team of eight engineers, reporting to the Technical Director. Your focus is the people, the delivery, and how well the team works: coaching engineers, keeping delivery healthy and predictable, and raising the standard of how we build. You won&rsquo;t be the primary architect, as our Tech Leads own deep technical direction, but you will be technically credible. You should be comfortable discussing architecture, reviewing approaches, challenging decisions constructively, and coaching engineers in good practice. Hands-on contribution is welcome where it genuinely helps the team, though it isn&rsquo;t the core of the job.Our platform is an established product with a mature customer base, built on PHP (Silex/Symfony/Laravel) and MySQL. We&rsquo;re shipping new functionality, modernising parts of the framework, and building AI into both the product and the way we work. This role suits someone who enjoys building on an established product that customers already depend on, balancing new development with the quality and performance that keeps them well served.Working with AIWe use AI in our day-to-day engineering workflow, and AI-driven features are in constant development in the product. You don&rsquo;t need to be an AI specialist, but you should be genuinely interested in applying it well: helping the team use it to work faster and better, and supporting the engineers building AI features for our customers. It&rsquo;s an exciting part of the role, complementing the broader engineering challenges and opportunities you&rsquo;ll be involved in.How we workWe work in cross-functional squads of Product, Engineering, and QA that own delivery end-to-end. As Engineering Manager, you look after the people and the delivery health across those squads, working alongside Tech Leads, who provide the deeper technical and architectural direction.What you&rsquo;ll be doingLead and develop engineersLine manage, coach, and grow the team through regular one-to-ones, honest feedback, and development and performance conversations, helping engineers build confidence, capability, and ownership. You&rsquo;ll sustain a culture where people feel supported and clear on what&rsquo;s expected of them.Keep delivery healthyHelp squads deliver predictably and sustainably, supporting planning, capacity, prioritisation, and risk, and spotting blockers early. You&rsquo;ll keep plans realistic and trade-offs visible.Raise engineering standardsWork with Tech Leads and senior engineers to strengthen everyday practice across code review, consistency, maintainability, and quality, coaching engineers to think well about how they build.Partner with Product and QAWork closely with Product Managers, QA, and leadership, communicating clearly with technical and non-technical colleagues alike.Make the team better over timeIdentify what slows the team down and fix it: improving clarity, reducing friction, and building practical habits that lift delivery and quality, without piling on process.What we&rsquo;re looking for<ul><li>A strong software engineering background, ideally in PHP/Laravel, MySQL, and SaaS or web application development.</li><li>Experience leading, mentoring, or managing engineers, whether as a manager, a tech lead, or a senior engineer who has grown others. First-time managers from a strong technical background are welcome.</li><li>The technical credibility to review approaches, challenge decisions constructively, and coach engineers on good practice.</li><li>Sound judgement on delivery, quality, testing, maintainability, trade-offs, and release risk.</li><li>Clear communication with non-technical stakeholders.</li><li>A talent for improving how teams work without adding unnecessary process.</li><li>Enthusiasm for applying AI practically across both product and engineering workflows.</li></ul>Working hours:Our standard full-time hours are 8:30am - 5:00pm Monday to Friday. We are also willing to accept applications from candidates who require more flexible working.To help you stand out from the crowd, we want to know more about you and what kind of role you're looking for. Please send us a cover letter or note explaining why you think you're a great fit for this role.***Applications will not be considered without this information.***What we offer<ul><li>Annual salary reviews</li><li>Summer 4-day working week in August</li><li>Although overtime is rare, it is offered as paid overtime or the option to take back the hours as flexi-time</li><li>Cycle-to-work scheme</li><li>Hybrid working environment</li><li>Company pension scheme</li><li>Enhanced family leave after 1 year of service</li><li>Relaxed work environment in our bright and modern offices</li><li>Free bean-to-cup coffee, tea, and soft drinks</li><li>Regular paid-for social events and an active Social Committee</li><li>On-site parking and safe bike storage are available</li><li>Personal wellness account with access to wellbeing advice, webinars, and 1-1 support</li><li>Company sick pay</li><li>Free flu vaccinations</li></ul>Benefits:<ul><li>Additional leave</li><li>Company events</li><li>Company pension</li><li>Cycle to work scheme</li><li>Enhanced maternity leave</li><li>Enhanced paternity leave</li><li>Free flu jabs</li><li>Free parking</li><li>Health &amp; wellbeing programme</li><li>On-site parking</li><li>Sick pay</li><li>Transport links</li><li>Work from home</li></ul>Ability to commute/relocate:<ul><li>Leith EH6 7EZ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)</li></ul>Application question(s):<ul><li>What are your salary expectations for this role?</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>people management: 1 year (preferred)</li></ul>Work authorisation:<ul><li>United Kingdom (required)</li></ul>Work Location: Hybrid remote in Leith EH6 7EZ

Engineering Manager

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Engineering Manager (Edinburgh-based)

Engineering Manager