Engineering Manager

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Join us as an Engineering Manager

Want to do work that really matters?
At Checkatrade, we're building the UK's go-to home improvement marketplace. Every day, we help millions of homeowners find the right tradesperson for the job - fast, fair, and without the faff.

As our next Engineering Manager, you'll be at the heart of how we deliver value. Leading feature-focused teams across London, Lakeside and Barcelona, you'll drive delivery discipline, build strong engineering culture, and make sure the work we do really moves the needle - for our business and our customers.

Forget long lists. Here's what you'll actually spend your time on:

• Leading high-performing engineering squads and helping them do their best work
• Driving delivery of meaningful features that solve real problems for customers and trades
• Collaborating closely with Product, Ops, Data and Commercial teams to get things done
• Helping teams navigate complexity, unblock challenges and stay on track
• Building a culture of ownership, clarity, and care, where people thrive

It's not about ticking every box. You'll do well here if you bring:

• Experience leading engineering teams in a modern cloud environment (GCP or AWS)
• A solid understanding of distributed systems, APIs, and service-based architectures
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Enthusiasm for AI-assisted engineering, and the judgement to use it responsibly
• Willingness to drive adoption of tools like Copilot, Cursor, Gemini, and internal automation workflows
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• A coaching mindset, with a focus on growing individuals and building team accountability
• A clear, pragmatic approach to problem-solving, especially when the pressure's on
• Flexibility and resilience in a fast-moving environment

We believe great work deserves great rewards. Here's just a taste:

• Competitive salary + annual bonus
• Health, well-being and learning support
• Gym membership, Smart Tech Scheme and Cycle Scheme
• Birthday or special day leave (your pick!)
• Buy & sell holiday scheme
• 1 week's paid charity leave, and much more

How we'll get to know each other:

• Initial chat with one of our Talent Acquisition Partners
• 1st stage interview with VP of Engineering
• 2nd stage with a Senior Engineering Manager
• Final Stage with cross-functional peers

Need adjustments? Let your Talent Partner know - we're happy to help.

Ready to lead with purpose and deliver a job done right?
Apply now - even if you don't tick every box.

About usWe're Checkatrade - the UK's leading platform for finding a tradesperson. With more than 50,000 trades listed and over 6 million reviews, we help homeowners get jobs done right and help tradespeople grow their business.

We're growing fast, with big plans to become the go-to brand for home improvements. If you care about great work, take pride in the details, and want to make an impact, you'll fit right in.