Job title: Engineering Manager
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Salary type: Annual
Salary: negotiable
Job published: 09-10-2026
Job ID: 87478

Job Description

Engineering Manager

 

Up to £90,000 per annum + Bonus

Cardiff Office (3 days onsite p/week)

 

CPS Group are supporting an established financial services organisation who are growing their Product Engineering team and looking to recruit an Engineering Manager.

 

This is a brand-new position created due to growth, offering the opportunity to lead an engineering team, improve delivery processes and help shape the future of the organisation's technology function.

 

The Role

 

  • Lead, develop and manage a team of software engineers.
  • Improve engineering processes, delivery performance and software quality.
  • Support the adoption of AI-assisted development tools and new ways of working.
  • Work with technical leads on engineering strategy and platform modernisation.
  • Oversee project delivery, resource planning and team performance.
  • Work closely with product teams and senior stakeholders to align technical priorities with business needs.
  • Promote strong engineering standards, testing practices and reliable software delivery.

 

Required Experience

 

  • Proven experience managing and developing software engineering teams.
  • A strong software engineering background, with the ability to understand code and challenge technical decisions.
  • Experience improving team performance, delivery and engineering processes.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience with Java, Oracle or large-scale web platforms would be beneficial.
  • Exposure to AI-assisted development, platform modernisation or financial services would be advantageous.

 

Benefits

 

  • Up to £90,000 p/annum
  • Annual Bonus
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Private health insurance
  • Additional annual leave purchase scheme

 

If you're looking to take on a new challenge within a growing technology team, we'd love to hear from you. Please contact Sam John (CPS Group UK).