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\n At Skanska, we’re shaping the way we live, work and connect. As one of the world’s largest construction and development companies, we work together with customers, communities and partners to shape a better society. \n \n For over a century, Cementation Skanska has been a trusted leader in piling and ground engineering. Our breadth of expertise spans every aspect of geotechnical engineering – from micro-pilling to diaphragm walls – enabling us to deliver innovative solutions for the most complex challenges. \n \n We are currently looking for a Business Stream Director - Fabrications to join our Cementation OU, based in Doncaster who will be responsible for the strategic growth, commercial performance and operational delivery of Cementation Skanska's steel fabrication business. \n \n As the Business Stream Director - Fabrications, you will:\n \n \n • Lead the strategic development and growth of the Fabrication Business Stream, identifying and securing opportunities in existing and emerging markets.\n, • Drive business development, pre-construction, estimating and tendering activities to win profitable work.\n, • Build and maintain client relationships, acting as the senior representative for the business stream.\n, • Take accountability for the commercial performance of projects and the overall profitability of the Fabrication Business Stream.Oversee budgets, forecasts, contract performance and risk management.\n, • Maintain overall accountability for production programme performance and quality standards, ensuring fabrication and installation activities are delivered on time, to specification and in line with client expectations.\n, • Lead, develop and support managers and teams, ensuring the capability and capacity required to meet business objectives and across the full project lifecycle.\n \n \n We are looking for:\n \n \n • Proven leadership experience within a steel fabrication, manufacturing, engineering or construction environment.\n, • C ommercial and work-winning expertise, including contract management, financial accountability, client relationship management.\n, • Extensive knowledge of steel fabrication, structural steelwork, manufacturing processes and installation, with experience delivering projects from pre-construction through to completion.\n, • Excellent strategic planning, communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.\n \n \n What we offer:\n \n \n • 24/7 digital GP service for you and your family\n, • Financial wellbeing and employee assistance\n, • Enhanced family benefits (including maternity, paternity, dependants and parental bereavement leave)\n \n \n Inclusion and Diversity\n \n We thrive through embracing differencesaswe know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call itThe Skanska Way. \n \n Where possible, we offer a range of flexible working options, and we would be happy to discuss this at the application stage if this is something you’d like to explore. \n \n Reasonable adjustments\n \n We want you to feel confident and supported throughout every stage of our recruitment process. If you need any adjustments to help you during your application, please contact us at recruitment@skanska.co.uk or call 0330 105 2000 – Option 5 & 1. \n #J-18808-Ljbffr

Lead a growing manufacturing operation through its next phase of development, driving operational excellence, team performance, and strategic execution. This is a high-impact leadership role offering the opportunity to influence business direction while delivering continuous improvement across an evolving production environment. Client Details My client is a well-established and growing specialist manufacturer operating within the automotive sector. With a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and customer service, the business has experienced significant growth and is now seeking an experienced Operations Manager to help drive performance, efficiency, and scalability across the organisation. Working closely with the Managing Director and Senior Management Team, you will play a key role in shaping operational strategy while ensuring the successful day-to-day delivery of manufacturing activities. Description Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the Operations Manager will take ownership of end-to-end operational performance across the factory. As a member of the Senior Management Team, you will contribute to strategic planning, support business growth initiatives, provide operational insight to leadership, and drive lean manufacturing principles across the factory environment. Health & Safety, quality standards, employee development, and KPI management will all form a critical part of the role. You will be responsible for: Ensuring the efficient flow of work from order release through to product completion. Optimising productivity, managing capacity, and removing operational bottlenecks. Leading all operational functions across the manufacturing facility. Delivering production plans in line with customer and commercial commitments. Managing operational performance, productivity, and capacity utilisation. Driving continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives. Developing, coaching, and mentoring operational teams. Ensuring robust Health & Safety and quality standards are maintained. Providing data-led reporting and operational insights to senior leadership. Supporting business strategy through operational planning and execution. Profile The successful candidate will provide strong leadership to the operational departments, creating a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and high performance. You will demonstrate: A proven track record of managing manufacturing or engineering environments. A solid understanding of production flow, capacity planning, and operational performance management. Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and developing front-line leadership capability. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision making. Experience working with ERP systems and operational reporting tools. A hands-on leadership style combined with the ability to think strategically. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. A passion for continuous improvement, operational excellence, and team development. Job Offer £55 - £65k. Annual profit related bonus. Enhanced pension scheme. Generous holiday allowance with the option to earn additional leave. Opportunity to make a significant impact within a successful and growing organisation

HR Administrator - £28-30k DN8, 12-18mth Fixed Term Contract M-F, 8.30am to 5pm, full time or part time Maternity Cover – 12 to 18 months, with the opportunity for a permanent position at the end of the contract! Full time or part-time hours discussed. We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented HR Administrator for our client in DN8. The role provides administrative support throughout the employee lifecycle, ensuring HR compliance, maintaining accurate records, advising managers and employees, and promoting best practice in line with employment legislation and company procedures. The post holder will also support HR initiatives that enhance employee engagement and foster a positive workplace culture. As the HR Administrator, you will support managers with all aspects of employee relations, including absence management, performance management, disciplinary, grievance and capability matters. Coordinate recruitment and selection activities, including drafting job descriptions and adverts, arranging interviews and preparing offer documentation. Prepare employment contracts, onboarding documentation and induction programmes for new starters. Manage employee lifecycle administration, including starters, changes to employment and leavers. Maintain accurate HR records and systems in accordance with GDPR and employment legislation. Provide guidance and support to managers regarding company policies, procedures and employment legislation. Monitor legislative changes and support implementation of any required updates to company policies and practices. Support employee engagement, wellbeing and development initiatives across the business. Report any HR risks, concerns or compliance matters to the Managing Director. To apply for the position of HR Administrator you will need: Level 3 or 5 CIPD qualification or equivalent experience. Proven experience in an administrative role within human resources or related fields with knowledge of human resources policies, procedures and employment law as an advantage. Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization and prioritise tasks efficiently while managing multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment. Professionalism, discretion and the ability to manage confidential information appropriately. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Teams. You will be joining a professional yet fun and supportive team, striving to meet targets with a positive and pleasant working environment. A supplier of construction, civil engineering and utility products, they are growing and as such offer plenty of scope for progression, longevity and stability for the future. The HR administrator position is fixed term, between 12 and 18 months and can be full-time or part-time depending on discussions with the employer. Other benefits include: Salary: £28,000-£30,000 depending on experience, skills and abilities. Holidays: 20 days plus bank holidays and 3 days at Christmas, increasing with service to 25 days plus bank holidays and 3 days at Christmas. Getting there: Free on-site parking. Located in DN8 and difficult to reach via public transport. The future: A growing business with plenty of scope for progression, longevity and stability. Environment: A professional, supportive working environment with a clean, warm and bright office. Travail employment group is operating as an employment agency

Dutton Recruitment (Sheffield Engineering) are currently recruiting: We are looking for an Engineering Manager for a permanent position based with our client in Doncaster. Immediate start available (subject to interview process) Salary is £50,000 to £80,000 per annum (depending on experience) This will be working Monday to Thursday 8am - 5pm & Friday 8am - 4:30pm Main Purpose of the Role The Engineering Manager is responsible for the operational management, performance and development of the engineering function, leading the CAD Technicians and Product Development Team to deliver safe, efficient and high-quality engineering solutions that meet business and customer requirements. Reporting to the Engineering Director, the role manages engineering design, product development, technical support and resource planning, while driving continuous improvement and supporting the company's growth strategy. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Team Development Lead, manage and develop the Engineering Department, ensuring engineering resources, capabilities and workloads are effectively planned to support business objectives and project delivery. Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement and professional development through effective leadership, coaching and performance management.Engineering Operations & Delivery Oversee the delivery of engineering activities, ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, on time, within budget and in accordance with customer and business requirements. Provide technical leadership and governance across the engineering function, including the review and approval of engineering designs, technical documentation, engineering standards and change control processes. Act as the primary engineering interface with Production, Projects, Service, Quality, Procurement and Sales teams, ensuring effective communication and resolution of technical challenges.Continuous Improvement & Innovation Implement and maintain the standardisation of machine drawings and practices. Lead new product development, product improvement, innovation, efficiency and business growth. Drive process improvements, capacity planning, efficiency initiatives, collaborating with all internal stakeholders to improve workflow and output.Business Performance & Compliance Monitor engineering performance, capacity, risks and resource requirements, supporting budgeting, investment planning and the effective utilisation of engineering resources. Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, quality, environmental and regulatory requirements while promoting engineering best practice throughout the department.Strategic Support Represent the Engineering function in project reviews, technical meetings, customer interactions and business planning activities. Deputise for the Engineering Director where required and undertake any other duties reasonably aligned with the objectives of the role.Person Specification Essential Strong leadership and people management skills. Excellent technical understanding of mechanical and/or electrical engineering. Strong organisational and planning skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. Commercial awareness and understanding of business priorities. Practical and solutions-focused approach to problem solving. Ability to make informed decisions under pressure. High attention to detail and commitment to engineering quality.Skills and Knowledge Essential Proven experience in an engineering leadership role within a manufacturing or engineering environment. Degree, HNC or HND in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing or related Engineering discipline. Strong knowledge of engineering design principles, standards and best practices, with the ability to review and approve engineering designs and technical documentation. Experience managing engineering resources, priorities and workloads. Experience working in a project-based manufacturing environment. Proficiency in engineering software and CAD systems such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD or equivalent. Strong understanding of engineering change control and document management processes. Experience in machinery design and manufacture. Experience implementing engineering process improvements.In the first instance, send CV'S to (url removed) or call the team on (phone number removed) (option 1) for Engineering. Dutton Recruitment are working as an Employment Business on behalf of our client

We are recruiting for an experienced Engineering Manager to join a growing UK engineering and machinery manufacturer. This is not a traditional maintenance-focused Engineering Manager role. We’re looking for someone with a strong background in engineering design, machinery manufacture, CAD and product development to lead and develop a multidisciplinary engineering function. Reporting to the Engineering Director, you’ll take responsibility for engineering delivery, technical standards, team development and continuous improvement. The Role Lead and develop the Engineering Department Manage engineering workloads, resources and priorities Lead CAD/Design and Product Development activities Oversee engineering projects from concept through to manufacture Review engineering designs, drawings and technical documentation Drive standardisation of machine drawings and engineering practices Lead NPD, product improvement and engineering innovation Manage engineering change control and documentation Work closely with Production, Projects, Quality, Procurement and Sales Drive continuous improvement across engineering processes and efficiency What We're Looking For Engineering leadership experience within manufacturing, machinery or engineering Strong mechanical and/or electrical engineering knowledge Experience in machinery design and manufacture Strong CAD knowledge – SolidWorks, AutoCAD or similar Experience within a project-based manufacturing environment Product Development / NPD experience Strong leadership, planning and stakeholder-management skills Degree, HNC or HND in a relevant engineering discipline advantageous Experience within special purpose machinery, capital equipment, automation, materials handling, processing equipment or engineering OEM environments would be particularly relevant. Interested? If you're an established Engineering Manager — or a strong Design Engineering Manager / Lead Design Engineer ready for your next step — get in touch for a confidential conversation

AA Euro Group is currently seeking an experienced Senior Construction Manager to join a leading civils and groundworks subcontractor delivering a major UK infrastructure project. This is a long-term opportunity for a highly motivated construction professional with a proven track record of successfully managing large-scale civil engineering and groundworks packages within complex infrastructure environments. Working closely with the Project Director and senior leadership team, you will take responsibility for the safe, efficient, and profitable delivery of multiple workstreams, ensuring the highest standards of quality, programme performance, and client satisfaction. Key Responsibilities Lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of major civils and groundworks packages from commencement through to completion. Manage site teams including Construction Managers, Site Managers, Engineers, Supervisors, and subcontractors. Ensure works are delivered safely in accordance with company policies, client requirements, and all relevant health and safety legislation. Drive programme performance, identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies to maintain project milestones. Monitor productivity, labour, plant, and material resources to maximise operational efficiency. Oversee quality assurance processes, ensuring works are completed to specification and industry standards. Build and maintain strong working relationships with the main contractor, client representatives, designers, and key stakeholders. Chair and attend progress meetings, reporting on programme, commercial performance, risks, and opportunities. Work collaboratively with commercial teams to manage budgets, change control, subcontractor performance, and cost forecasting. Support procurement and logistics planning to ensure timely delivery of resources. Mentor and develop site management teams, promoting continuous improvement and best practice. Ensure all project documentation, reporting, and compliance records are maintained accurately. Candidate Requirements Degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline. Extensive experience managing major civils and groundworks projects for leading subcontractors. Proven track record delivering large-scale infrastructure projects such as highways, rail, energy, aviation, utilities, or major earthworks. Strong leadership skills with experience managing multidisciplinary construction teams. Excellent understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing, temporary works, and groundworks operations. Strong commercial awareness with the ability to balance programme, quality, and cost objectives. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, technically challenging project environment. Competent in project reporting and planning software. SMSTS, CSCS (Black Card or equivalent), and First Aid certification. Full UK driving licence. Desirable Experience Experience working on nationally significant infrastructure projects. Knowledge of NEC contracts. Temporary Works Coordinator qualification. Experience working within highly regulated construction environments. What's on Offer Long-term CIS contract with excellent earning potential. Opportunity to work on one of the UK's flagship infrastructure projects. Stable pipeline of work with a well-established civils and groundworks contractor. Collaborative and professional working environment. Career-enhancing experience on a landmark project. Competitive day rate, dependent on experience. INDUK

Senior Quantity Surveyor Competitive Salary- London & St Albans The Role Do you have strong NEC3 and NEC4 contract knowledge gained across rail, highways or major civil engineering projects? Are you ready to take ownership of complex commercial matters while helping clients deliver major infrastructure programmes? We are looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our growing consultancy, based at our London office and working around 50% of the time on site in the St Albans area during the first two years. As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will provide hands-on pre-contract and post-contract commercial management within a Design & Build environment. You will support a major project, work closely with the NEC Project Management Team and receive support from the Project Director when required. This is a senior, client-facing opportunity where your judgement and experience will be valued. Key Responsibilities • Manage estimates, budgets, feasibility studies and project expenditure., • Administer NEC3 and NEC4 contracts, including early warnings, compensation events and change control., • Prepare cost variance reports, forecasts, cash-flow updates and monthly commercial reports., • Assess valuations, payment applications, payment certificates and final accounts., • Manage contractor, subcontractor and supplier accounts., • Lead contractor meetings and provide clear commercial advice., • Mentor junior Quantity Surveyors and support their development., • Identify the cost and programme impact of access constraints, possessions, isolations, permits and stakeholder approvals. The Company Vextrix was founded to create a socially conscious business where all our clients and staff feel valued. In our growing business, we create an environment for our team where each individual can develop and progress, benefiting from the experience of our senior team and exciting opportunities with our clients. Collaboratively, we all live our values and deliver on our unique guarantees, which is why our clients trust us as their consultant of choice The Benefits • 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, • Private medical insurance and a Medicash Cash Plan, • Annual bonus and annual pay review, • Flexible and home working options, • Enhanced maternity, paternity and compassionate leave, • Two paid volunteering days each year, • Salary sacrifice and employee discount schemes, • Ongoing training and wider project opportunities, • Birthday lunches and shared team celebrations The Person You will need substantial Quantity Surveying and cost management experience within rail, highways or major civils, gained with a contractor or consultancy. Client-side experience is useful but not essential. The successful Senior Quantity Surveyor will also have: • A Quantity Surveying degree or equivalent, • Strong NEC contract knowledge, • Experience in an onsite Main Works Contractor environment, • Excellent reporting, negotiation and communication skills, • Sound commercial judgement and attention to detail, • The confidence to challenge constructively, • RICS or another relevant professional accreditation is desirable Take the next step in your career as a Senior Quantity Surveyor and apply today to join a people-focused consultancy delivering major infrastructure projects. JBRP1_UKTJ

We are seeking a Director of Engineering to lead one of the Investment Platform areas within JPM Personal Investing, overseeing multiple high‑impact engineering teams. Manage, mentor, and grow engineering managers and senior ICs, providing career pathways, constructive feedback, and succession pla

Dex in London is seeking an Engineering Director / VP to shape an engineering organisation with broad scope across multiple teams, setting the standard for the function while staying close to the tech.

Extensive experience leading software engineering, AI engineering or enterprise architecture teams. Director of Forward Deployed Engineering. This is a rare opportunity to define how AI engineering is delivered across major organisations while building a high-performing team from the ground up.

As Director, Underwriting Portfolio Engineering, you will lead delivery of data products, analytical capabilities and Palantir workflows that improve underwriting decisions, identify risks and opportunities faster, and strengthen portfolio steering. Maintain engineering standards, controls, document

We're looking for a Director of Site Reliability Engineering to join our team in London, United Kingdom in a hybrid working mode. ResponsibilitiesLead and scale a global SRE organization, focusing on engineering excellence and team empowermentCollaborate with product, platform, operations, and secur

Software Engineer - Associate Director in London to lead a high‑performing software engineering team.

Orange Appointments are working in partnership with a global consultancy, to appoint a Director of Fire Engineering to lead the development and growth of its buildings-focused fire engineering capability across the UK. This position offers a combination rarely available in the current market: the ch

Director, Software Engineering - Agent Data & Optimization Responsibilities:. Build, manage, and support diverse teams of software engineers and engineering managers. Form cross-functional and cross-discipline partnerships to drive engineering efforts.

A leading engineering consulting firm in the UK seeks an Engineering Director to lead overhead transmission line projects. Required qualifications include a strong background in overhead transmission line design and hands-on engineering skills.

Canonical is seeking an Engineering Director to lead multiple teams of engineers across time zones, driving high-quality software, performance, and security. You will hire and develop engineering managers and staff engineers, coach teams, and ensure disciplined processes while aligning with strategi

Digital Realty seeks an experienced Design Director to lead the technical delivery of large-scale data center projects across its portfolio.

Precision AQ is building a Data Hub to consolidate legacy data infrastructure, establish enterprise data foundation and governance, and enable AI/ML capabilities across the organization.The Data Hub is moving from strategy to execution.We have a charter, a roadmap, executive sponsorship, and a clear

Manage capability development across engineering and technical disciplines. This strategic leadership role centers on delivering major engineering programmes across the nuclear lifecycle. Lead strategic engineering bids and multi-disciplinary project delivery.

As the Engineering Director, you willprovides strategic engineering leadership across a global organisation, combining people leadership, technology modernisation, and delivery accountability. The Director acts as a senior partner to business and technology stakeholders, shaping how engineering team

We are looking for an experienced Design Director to lead the technical delivery of complex, high-performance data center projects across our portfolio. This is a highly influential role at the intersection of design, engineering, construction, and operations-owning design decisions from project inc

Spotify is seeking a Director of Engineering to lead the development of multiple engineering teams and drive the technical strategy for its content platform. The role requires strong leadership in complex systems and a commitment to building an inclusive engineering culture.

A reputable civil engineering contractor in the UK is seeking an experienced Commercial Director to lead their commercial department as they expand into a new region. Candidates should have a background in Groundworks and Civil Engineering, with team management experience being essential.

As one of the BU’s top-layer leaders, the Director sets engineering strategy and standards, owns the cloud-hosted Neo platform end-to-end — including its hosting strategy, reliability and cost — governs internal and partner engineering teams to a single quality bar, and makes the BU an AI-led

Director, Software Engineering - Agent Data & Optimization Responsibilities. Form cross-functional and cross-discipline partnerships to drive engineering efforts. Meta is seeking a seasoned engineering leader to join our Agent Data & Optimization (ADO) team, which sits right at the heart of Meta's m

You will shape cross-functional systems, scale teams, and partner with Product, Engineering, Sales, and Customer Success to deliver outstanding outcomes and drive the future of Legal Engineering. Harvey, a fast-growing provider of AI-powered legal tech, is seeking a Senior Leader for Legal Engineeri

We’re looking for an established Head or Director of Engineering who has led complex, data-led platforms and can connect engineering strategy with commercial v. You’ll lead established software and data engineering teams, with responsibility f. Developing Engineering Managers and technical ta.

This is a highly influential role at the intersection of design, engineering, construction, and operations—owning design decisions from project inception through commissioning and handover. As Design Director, you will operate with significant autonomy and strategic impact:. Own the technical gove

Strong candidates may come from software engineering, distributed systems, developer platforms, infrastructure engineering, or large-scale backend product engineering backgrounds. We’re looking for a deeply technical software engineering leader who has built and led high performing infrastructure,

Burns Sheehan is seeking a passionate Director of Engineering to drive technical strategy for a leading Insurtech company.

Director of Forward Deployed Engineering. You've aligned Sales, Product, Engineering, Research, and Customer Success around shared goals and delivered outcomes that required all of them to row in the same direction. Our Forward Deployed Engineering team sits at the intersection of customer delivery

Experience developing engineering operating models, improving developer productivity and building high performing engineering teams. Reporting to the Chief Technology Officer, you'll translate technology strategy into execution, driving engineering excellence, modern delivery practices and AI enable

BlueSteps Connect seeks a Vice-Principal and Head of the College of Science and Engineering to provide strategic direction for a large, research-intensive grouping of disciplines.

Mainstream Central London consultancy has a requirement for a Civil Engineering Director to run and develop a well-established infrastructure and highways team.

Creo Recruitment is partnering with a consumer technology business to appoint a Director of Engineering & Delivery. This role leads the engineering strategy behind a large-scale digital platform and oversees cloud-native platforms and AI-enabled development. Reporting to the C-Suite and collaboratin

Technical Director – Electrical Engineering to join our expanding data centre design team in Londo. EEDDegree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent and Charter.

Sales Engineering team — preferably within enterprise SaaS, AI, or hyperscaler platforms. Hands-on understanding of AI concepts including Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), prompt engineering, Agentic AI architectures, AI security and governance, and ethical AI. Re

As a Director of Software Engineering at JPMorgan Chase within the Engineer's Observability Platforms team, you lead a technical area and drive impact within teams, technologies, and projects firm wide. Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and expert applied experience.

As a Director of Software Engineering at JPMorganChase within Equities Trading Technologies, you will oversee a key technical domain and deliver results across teams, technologies, and cross-departmental projects. Are you an experienced software engineering leader looking to make a meaningful impact

As the Director of Solutions Engineering for the UKI region, you are more than a "leader of leaders" – you are a strategic force who will shape the technical future for our customers. Solutions/Sales Engineering within enterprise software. Area Vice President, Solution Engineering Splunk UKI.

Mainstream Central London consultancy has a requirement for a Civil Engineering Director to run and develop a well-established infrastructure and highways team.

Matchtech is recruiting a Technical Director – Mechanical Engineering for the UK water sector, to lead as a technical expert in mechanical design and to drive business results across nationwide projects.

Bracken Recruitment is recruiting for a Commercial Director with a strong Civil Engineering background to lead the commercial function for a £250m+ division.

HSBC is seeking a Head of Adversarial Engineering to lead the adversarial engineering team and remain hands‑on in building platforms, infrastructure and automation for safe, auditable offensive-security testing.

Sterlings is seeking a Director/Head of Cloud to lead a multi-cloud strategy across AWS and Azure for a global financial services client in London.

Drives engineering craft standards in conjunction with Director of Platform Engineering — sets and enforces the bar for what good engineering looks like across the pool. The Director of Product Engineering is the primary people and delivery leadership role for engineering at ClearCourse. Accountab

We're now seeking a Director of Engineering to lead this domain – shaping its technical direction, developing teams, and evolving the systems that underpin Spotify's global content platform. Lead and develop multiple engineering teams through engineering managers, supporting their growth and impac