Technical Group Leader

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Gaydon
TYPE
Contract
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Engineering
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SKILLS

Automotive technology expertise Vehicle architecture integration Technical problem resolution Project management Leadership Customer focus Design evaluation Complex technical interaction management

FULL DESCRIPTION

Technical Group Leader

Location: Gaydon | Rate: £33.99 per hour | Type: Contract, Hybrid

Do you have extensive knowledge of automotive technology and experience managing complex technical interactions? Join a dynamic team as a Technical Group Leader and lead vehicle architecture integration projects.

Job Details

Role: Technical Group Leader - 37080842 - £33.99/hr umbrella rate

This role is based in Gaydon, with potential travel to other sites as required. This role is Inside IR35.

What You Will Do

  • Lead the development and integration of vehicle architectures, focusing on either Cockpit, Closures and Exterior, or Cabin Zone within a programme.
  • Drive the integration of new technologies into existing and upcoming vehicle designs.
  • Act as the voice of the customer, ensuring functional and attribute targets are met while leading any necessary arbitration.
  • Develop and manage end-to-end technical delivery plans, identifying inter-dependencies and ensuring alignment with customer requirements.
  • Oversee technical problem resolution across squads and zones, escalating issues as required.
  • Ensure the delivery of Minimum Viable Product through virtual and physical verification phases.

What You Will Bring

  • Extensive knowledge of automotive technology and experience managing complex technical interactions.
  • Advanced understanding of vehicle, system, and component design, with the ability to evaluate technical standards and assumptions.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills, with experience leading teams to solve technical challenges using structured approaches.
  • Proven project management experience, delivering against a complex set of technical objectives.
  • A customer-first mindset, combined with resilience, adaptability, and a passion for innovation.

Contact & Apply

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