Engineering Leader - Security & Detection

Role summary

Engineering Leader - Security & Detection is a full-time role at UL Solutions in United Kingdom (hybrid). Posted 2026-10-09. Experience level: 5-10.

Job title

Engineering Leader - Security & Detection

Company

UL Solutions

Location

United Kingdom

Work arrangement

hybrid

Employment type

full-time

Category

Software Engineering

Experience level

5-10

Date posted

2026-10-09

Job description

Shape the Future of Security & Detection

Are you an experienced engineering leader who thrives on developing people, solving complex challenges and delivering exceptional customer outcomes?

The Built Environment COU is seeking an Engineering Leader to lead our Security & Detection engineering teams across Europe and the Middle East. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a highly skilled, international team working on the certification of innovative fire detection and security products for customers around the world.

You'll join a collaborative, multicultural environment where you'll have the freedom to shape team culture, drive continuous improvement and make a visible impact on both customer success and business performance.

Responsibilities

As the Engineering Leader, you will be responsible for developing a high-performing team while ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and customers receive an outstanding experience.

Team Leadership & Development

Lead, coach and develop a growing team of engineers and project handlers

Build a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement

Provide/Organize mentoring, training and career development opportunities

Support engineers in developing technical expertise, project management skills and time management capabilities

Foster an open-door leadership style where employees feel heard, supported and empowered

Capacity & Resource Management

Manage team workload, capacity and capability to ensure projects are appropriately resourced

Monitor project pipelines and proactively address capacity constraints and delivery risks

Work with cross-functional stakeholders to understand project requirements and allocate resources effectively

Support recruitment, onboarding and team growth activities

Project Delivery & Operational Excellence

Monitor project execution, milestones and timelines to ensure customer commitments are achieved

Identify bottlenecks, delays and workflow challenges and implement solutions to improve performance

Troubleshoot technical and operational issues using analytical problem-solving approaches and Lean methodologies

Drive process improvements that enhance efficiency, quality, customer satisfaction and financial performance

Support workflow by acting as a technical resource and escalation point when required

Regular reporting of KPIs to management

Customer & Business Leadership

Build strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders

Anticipate customer needs and provide proactive solutions

Support sales teams by providing technical guidance and helping identify growth opportunities

Handle complex customer situations, and project challenges with confidence and professionalism

Maintain a strong understanding of project pipelines, business priorities and customer expectations

Quality & Compliance

Ensure adherence to UL Solutions policies, quality requirements and industry standards

Support compliance with UL and EN certification requirements

Lead and contribute to initiatives that strengthen operational excellence and customer experience

Responsible for Quality and Audits, their analysis and troubleshooting

You'll have the opportunity to:

Lead a highly engaged, collaborative and multicultural team

Influence how the team operates and help shape its future structure and culture

Work directly with customers and industry experts

Participate in testing activities and gain exposure to innovative technologies

Attend industry events and trade shows

Collaborate closely with colleagues across multiple regions

Enjoy direct visibility and access to senior leadership

Work in a flexible, hybrid environment with autonomy and trust

Challenges You'll Help Solve

Navigate project bottlenecks and competing priorities

Manage dependencies across laboratories and global reviewing teams

Support a growing organisation

Balance delivery commitments with customer expectations

Lead teams through change while maintaining engagement and performance

Improve profitability through process improvement

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, with Electronics Engineering being the most relevant.

Several years of experience leading technical, engineering or project-based teams

Strong industry experience and knowledge of the Security & Detection sub-segments

Experience in project delivery, resource planning and stakeholder management

Strong coaching and people leadership skills

Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities

Proven ability to manage complex customer relationships and challenging situations

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail

Experience working in international and culturally diverse environments

Strength in the further development of the team

Additional Information:

Travel 10-25%

Able to travel globally

A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers’ product innovation and business growth. The UL Mark serves as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers’ products and reflects an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.

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