Engineering Leader with route to Chief Technology Officer

Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Bicester with Hybrid working options

£70-75k + Benefits + significant future equity

This opportunity is with an early-stage, VC-backed mobile charging business based in Bicester, UK, with global ambitions. The business is building a hardware-as-a-service proposition for commercial megafleets, to provide agile infrastructure that reinvents charging, beyond the grid.

We’re looking for a professional and driven individual to lead the technology and engineering function, ensuring the highest quality standards across all products. This role encompasses the full technology lifecycle, from strategy and roadmap development to overseeing the execution and integration of innovative charging solutions. As CTO, you will drive the transformation from traditional mechanical engineering to a connected, smart-hardware approach, delivering solutions that integrate mechanical, electrical, and software elements. As a member of the Leadership Team, you will directly impact the company’s growth and future direction.

Career Growth Opportunity:

This role is designed as a significant step-up opportunity for an experienced engineering leader looking to transition into a full Chief Technology Officer position. Your career so far has been leading to this type of opportunity. As well as the technology background you should have experience of leading cross-disciplinary teams, driving technology strategy, and the ability to shape the future of the company’s product offerings. You'll work closely with senior executives, gaining exposure to board-level decision-making and strategic planning, positioning yourself for a seamless transition to a full CTO role as the company scales.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

•                     Technology Leadership

•                     Technical Roadmap Ownership

•                     Cross-Disciplinary Oversight

•                     System Integration

•                     Collaboration with Product Team

•                     Partnership and Outsourcing Management

•                     Team Leadership

•                     Product Compliance & Approvals

•                     Board-Level Engagement

KEY BACKGROUND, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE

•                     Qualifications: Degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field; advanced degrees (MSc, MBA) preferred.

•                     Senior Technology Leadership: Demonstrated experience in a senior engineering or technology leadership role with full responsibility for technology strategy and execution.

•                     Cross-Disciplinary Expertise: EVSE, HV energy systems, power electronics, BMS, charging, smart devices and IoT, and capable of navigating mechanical, electrical, and digital engineering domains.

•                     Roadmap Development: Proven ability to create and execute long-term technology roadmaps that support business objectives.

•                     Product and Technology Alignment: Experience working with product teams to align technology development with customer and business needs.

•                     Outsourcing and Partnership Management: Track record of managing outsourced development and external partners to deliver complex engineering projects.

•                     Team Leadership: Experience in building and leading high-performance engineering teams, ideally within a scale-up or fast-paced environment.

CHARACTER

We are looking for someone with an entrepreneurial Spirit. You’ll need to be passionate about working in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment, embracing the challenges and opportunities that come with scaling a business. You’ll take ownership, exhibit a strong work ethic, and will be motivated by the success of the team and company.

OTHER TRAITS

Pragmatic Problem Solver, Collaborative Leader, Resilient and Adaptive, Detail-Oriented Executor

This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the company’s future technology platform and play a critical role in its success. You will work directly with the CEO and other senior leaders, influencing the strategic direction and execution of ground-breaking solutions in the electric vehicle charging industry.