Job Description
Chief Engineer (SC Cleared or higher) - Outside IR35Location: Hybrid (3 Days Onsite per Week) Rate: Up to £750 per day Outside IR35 Clearance: Active SC or DV Clearance RequiredOverviewWe''re seeking an experienced Chief Engineer to provide technical leadership across complex government and secure-sector programmes. You''ll be responsible for setting engineering standards, driving technical excellence, and ensuring solutions are secure, scalable, and aligned with delivery objectives across multiple teams.This role combines engineering leadership, architecture assurance, and hands-on technical guidance within a highly secure environment.ResponsibilitiesDefine and govern engineering standards, best practices, and technical principles across delivery teams.Drive improvements in software engineering, infrastructure, cloud, and DevOps capabilities.Provide technical assurance for architecture, solution design, and implementation activities.Mentor engineers and architects, promoting engineering excellence and continuous improvement.Identify and resolve technical delivery challenges, improving quality, consistency, and developer experience.Act as a senior escalation point for complex engineering and architectural issues.Ensure solutions comply with security, operational, and regulatory requirements.Influence technology strategy, roadmaps, and long-term engineering decisions.Essential Skills andamp; ExperienceProven experience operating as a Chief Engineer, Principal Engineer, Lead ..... full job details .....