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<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 4, 67);"><img style="max-width: 100%;" src="https://www.rightmove.co.uk/careers/content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-30-July-2026-at-10.03.05-3-8.png" alt="" width="1001"><strong><br><br></strong></span></p>
<p>Our vision is to give everyone the belief they can make their move. We aim to make moving simpler, by giving everyone the best place to turn to and return to for access to the tools, expertise, trust, and belief to make it happen.</p>
<p>We’re home to the UK’s largest choice of properties and are the go-to destination for millions of people planning their next move, reading the latest industry news, or just browsing what’s on the market. </p>
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<h4><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 4">Location: </span></span></strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 4">London - Soho Office</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 4"> / Hybrid (2 days per week in the office Weds & Thurs)</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335559738":80,"335559739":40}"> <br></span><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 4">Reporting to: </span></span></strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 4">Head of Engineering</span></span></h4>
<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 222, 182);"><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 4">The Role </span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">We’re looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to lead one or more of our cross-functional product development teams at Rightmove. You’ll be responsible for building a healthy, high-performing team by enabling others to do their best work, maintaining strong delivery focus, and fostering a culture that reflects our values.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Engineering Managers at Rightmove are not just people leaders, but delivery enablers, engineering advocates, and strategic partners to Product Managers. You’ll work collaboratively to ensure teams are focusing on the right things, solving valuable problems, and operating in a sustainable, inclusive way. You’ll have a big impact on the shape of our engineering organisation, playing a key role in how we plan, deliver, grow talent, and scale systems across the business.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">For a glimpse into the technical make-up of the UKs favourite property portal works, head to our<span style="color: rgb(0, 222, 182);"> </span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 222, 182);"><a style="color: rgb(0, 222, 182);" href="https://rightmove.blog/"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">tech blog.</span></span></a><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></span></p>
<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 222, 182);"><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 4">What </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 4">you'll</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 4"> be doing </span></span></strong> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 4">People and Team Development</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Support the growth of engineers through clear development goals, coaching, feedback, and mentoring.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Create a psychologically safe and inclusive environment where people are empowered to do great work and challenge with care.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Align career development with team success, ensuring that individuals are stretched and supported in the right ways.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Champion our culture, modelling high standards and helping others connect, grow, and thrive.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Planning and Delivery</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Partner with your Product Manager to align priorities, capacity, and scope - creating clear goals and realistic plans.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Ensure your team has the right structure, skills, and clarity to deliver consistently and sustainably.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Monitor delivery flow, remove blockers, and drive improvements to how the team works (including process, quality, and velocity).</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Proactively manage risks, make trade-offs where needed, and represent your team in cross-functional planning.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Technical Stewardship</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Ensure the long-term health and maintainability of the systems your team owns.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Collaborate with tech leads, architects, and other EMs to share context, resolve dependencies, and improve system design.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Encourage good practices around testing, observability, performance, and resilience - ensuring your team owns their systems in production.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Hiring and Talent Development</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Take a leading role in hiring, onboarding, and growing diverse engineering talent.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Shape team structure and capabilities over time, based on what the work needs and where people can grow.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Support calibration and promotion processes by advocating fairly and clearly for your engineers.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Collaboration and Leadership</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Build a strong partnership with your PM, acting as a united leadership pair who bring clarity and momentum to the team.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Translate between technical and business contexts, ensuring stakeholders are informed and aligned.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Operate with a broader view - solving local problems, but always in service of organisation-wide outcomes.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
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<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 222, 182);"><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 4">What </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 4">we're</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 4"> looking for</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Prior experience managing software engineers in a product development environment.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">A strong track record of supporting delivery and improving team ways of working.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Confidence in navigating planning, estimation, scope, and stakeholder alignment.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">A collaborative mindset and ability to build trust across a wide range of people and roles.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">A calm, thoughtful, and pragmatic approach - especially when the stakes are high or ambiguity is present.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">A genuine interest in growing others, including coaching, feedback, and performance development.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
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<p><span data-contrast="auto">If you’re passionate about creating the conditions for great engineering and excited about building impactful teams that solve real problems, we’d love to hear from you.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Our approach to AI</span></strong> <br><span data-contrast="auto">At Rightmove, we believe software and product are ultimately people problems, and everything we build aims to improve the lives of others. We see AI as a helpful way to create more space for the human side of our work, from understanding real needs to making sure we are solving the right problems in the right way. There is an expectation that you are proactive in exploring how AI can support your own workflow and productivity, and that you approach it with curiosity and an open mind.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p><div class="content-conclusion"><hr>
<h3><span style="color: rgb(0, 4, 67);"><strong>Life at Rightmove</strong></span></h3>
<p>Despite our growth, we’ve remained a friendly, supportive place to work, with employee #1 still working here! We’ve done this by placing the Rightmove Hows at the heart of everything we do. These are the essential values that reflect our culture, and include:</p>
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<li><strong>We create value…</strong>by delivering results and building trust with partners and consumers.</li>
<li><strong>We think bigger…</strong>by acting with curiosity and setting bold aspirations.</li>
<li><strong>We care deeply…</strong>by being real, having fun, and valuing diversity.</li>
<li><strong>We move together…</strong>by being one team - internally collaborative, externally competitive.</li>
<li><strong>We make a difference…</strong>by focusing on delivering measurable impact.</li>
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<p style="padding-left: 40px;"><code><a href="https://www.rightmove.co.uk/careers/culture/" target="_blank"><img style="float: left; max-width: 100%;" src="https://www.rightmove.co.uk/careers/content/uploads/2026/09/Job-alerts-1.png" alt="" width="452"></a></code></p>
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<p>We believe in careers that open doors and help our team develop by providing an open and inclusive work environment, offering ongoing training opportunities, and supporting charity fundraising events. And with <strong>89% of Rightmovers saying we’re a great place to work</strong>, we’re clearly doing something right!<strong> <br><br><img src="https://www.rightmove.co.uk/careers/content/uploads/2026/07/Untitled-30-July-2026-at-10.03.05-1-2.png" alt="" width="1000" style="max-width: 100%;"><br></strong></p>
<h3><span style="color: rgb(0, 4, 67);"><strong><img style="max-width: 100%;">What we offer</strong></span></h3>
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<li>Cash plan for dental, optical and physio treatments.</li>
<li>Private Medical Insurance, Pension and Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Plan.</li>
<li>27 days holiday plus two (paid) volunteering days a year to give back, and holiday buy schemes.</li>
<li>Contributory stakeholder pension.</li>
<li>Life assurance at 4x your basic salary to a spouse, family member or other nominated person in your life.</li>
<li>Competitive compensation package.</li>
<li>Paid leave for maternity, paternity, adoption & fertility.</li>
<li>Travel Loans, Bike to Work scheme, Rental Deposit Loan.</li>
<li>Charitable contributions through Payroll Giving and donation matching.</li>
<li>Access deals and discounts on things like travel, electronics, fashion, gym memberships, cinema discounts and more.</li>
<li>We offer hybrid working with a minimum of 2 days in the office. For our roles, such as Field or Home-based positions, different working arrangements apply - full details will be shared during the recruitment process.</li>
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<p><strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 222, 180);"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;" src="https://www.rightmove.co.uk/careers/content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-30-July-2026-at-10.03.05-8.png" alt="" width="1000"></span></strong></p>
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<h4><em>As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Rightmove will never discriminate based on age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage / civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity or sexual orientation. <br></em><br><em>At Rightmove, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce leads to better innovation, productivity, and overall success. We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of their background or identity, to develop and promote a diverse culture that reflects the communities we serve.</em></h4>
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<h4>By applying, you confirm that you are aged at least 18 or over and that you’ve read and understood our <a class="decorated-link" href="https://www.rightmove.co.uk/c/privacy-policy/" target="_blank" data-start="192" data-end="259"><strong data-start="193" data-end="211">Privacy Policy</strong></a>, which explains how we handle and protect your personal information during the recruitment process.</h4></div>
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