OverviewEngineering Manager - Hands off, people leader – £85,000 – onsite 1x per weekA new opportunity for an Engineering Manager focused on people, coaching and enabling team performance within a fast-growing SaaS business. This role is not a typical hands-on technical or product leadership position; the focus is on developing individuals and creating the conditions for strong, healthy and effective engineering teams.What they’re looking forProven line management experience across multiple teamsBackground in software teams, with a good understanding of engineering practicesStrong coaching and feedback skillsExperience supporting performance, goal setting and career developmentFamiliarity with agile delivery methods such as Kanban, TDD, continuous integration and pair programmingInvolvement in hiring and onboarding processesAbility to build trust and maintain psychological safety within teamsComfortable aligning people to strategy without being directly responsible for product or architecture decisionsThis is not a hands-on technical role, but a solid understanding of this environment is expectedBenefitsFlexible working, with support for home office setup26 days total annual leaveEnhanced maternity, adoption and shared parental leaveHealth support through an NHS top-up schemeAnnual learning budget and structured development supportPension, cycle to work scheme, travel stipend, and paid sabbatical after 5 yearsRegular in-person collaboration days, with business travel coveredPerfect for candidates passionate about people leadership in engineering, focusing on coaching, development and enabling others to thrive.Job detailsSeniority level: Mid-Senior levelEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: Engineering, Consulting, and Information TechnologyIndustries: Software Development, IT System Custom Software Development, and Technology, Information and MediaGet notified about new Engineering Manager jobs in Manchester Area, United Kingdom.Location notes and postings are provided for regional context and may be updated. #J-18808-Ljbffr