Head of Design & Engineering

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This newly created and critical role sits at the core of NextEnergy Group’s evolving IT function. Reporting directly to the CTIO, you will be a key member of the IT senior leadership team. As Head of Design and Engineering, you will lead the integration of human-centred design, technical architecture, and modern software engineering to deliver scalable, secure, and intuitive digital solutions.
You will be instrumental in shaping and delivering a three-year technology transformation programme. Your work will ensure technology platforms support business growth and empower end users to drive innovation and operational excellence, aligning with our mission: leading the transition to clean energy through data-driven, technology-enabled innovation.
Champion the role of end users in shaping IT services that drive productivity, collaboration, and insight across our investment, development, and asset management businesses
Define and lead the end-to-end design and engineering strategy, ensuring alignment with business priorities and CTIO goals
Bring external perspective and advisory experience to shape best-in-class engineering and design approaches across the technology function
Inspire and lead a growing team of 15+ professionals across software engineering, architecture, UX, research, and DevOps
Oversee budgeting and financial planning for design and engineering, ensuring investments are value-driven, scalable, and aligned with NextEnergy Group's strategy
Human Centred Design & Innovation
Embed user research, usability testing, and feedback loops to ensure solutions are frictionless, empowering, and aligned with the real needs of our users and customers
Drive collaboration within IT and across our business and core functions, building trusted partnerships
Engineering & Technical excellence
Oversee the design and delivery of cloud-native, API-driven architectures aligned to enterprise strategy as we transition to the cloud
Promote a PaaS-first approach with robust automation, testing, and DevOps pipelines guiding the engineering practice on what is great
Governance & Risk
Lead design and architecture governance processes, balancing agility with quality and compliance, particularly for regulated entities within NextEnergy Group
Work closely with the security and compliance lead to ensure alignment with all relevant security, privacy, and regulatory standards
Build, coach, and retain a diverse, high-performing team across design and engineering
Define career paths and development frameworks that align with NextEnergy Group's learning culture, with emphasis on emerging technologies and user-centred capabilities
Time management & prioritisation skills - effective workload management is critical
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (in English or/and other European languages)
Intellectual curiosity and ability to bring fresh ideas
Passion for our mission of a sustainable future and transition to clean energy
Degree in relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering, UX Design)
Proven leadership of cross-functional technology teams in design, engineering, and architecture, preferably in data-intensive sectors
Deep expertise in human-centered design and full product lifecycle delivery
Strong knowledge of cloud-native platforms, microservices, APIs, and DevOps
Certifications in agile, cloud architecture, or design leadership
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Location:
Wandsworth, Greater London
Job Type:
FullTime

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