Development Team Manager (Web development)

Join Propel Tech as a Development Team Manager and become a trusted technical voice for our clients. You’ll use your experience to guide technical decisions, improve how we deliver, and support a talented web development team.

At Propel Tech, no two weeks are the same. Our consultants work across multiple clients and industries, balancing a mix of project work and ongoing system support. You’ll need to be comfortable switching context, adapting to different technologies and stakeholders, and finding practical solutions in fast-moving environments.

This is a role for someone who thrives on variety, enjoys solving problems for different businesses, and takes pride in helping both clients and team members succeed. You’ll work with autonomy, make visible impact, and see first-hand how your technical leadership drives results across multiple client systems.

You’ll suit this role if you’re a hands-on developer who enjoys combining technical leadership with people development, client collaboration, and quality improvement.

Why Propel Tech?

We’re a friendly, forward-thinking software consultancy that thrives on solving complex challenges for our clients.

You’ll work with different clients, industries, and technologies, so there’s always something new to learn. It’s a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your adaptability and problem-solving skills really shine.

You’ll be part of a supportive team where knowledge sharing is second nature, and your contribution genuinely makes a difference.

Hear what it's like to work for Propel Tech direct from our employees on our careers site.

What we offer

• £60,000 – £75,000 salary, depending on experience
• Monthly performance-related bonus opportunities
• Flexible hybrid working, typically just a few in-office days per month
• 10% of your time dedicated to learning and development
• Benefits including private medical insurance, share scheme, buy/sell holiday, and more
  
  

Find out more about our comprehensive benefits package on our careers site.

About The Web Team

Our web team designs, builds, and maintains bespoke web applications for a range of clients. Much of our work involves supporting and enhancing existing systems, improving performance and adding new functionality, while also taking on greenfield projects where we build from the ground up.

We work across a mix of technologies including PHP, Javascript and React, and take a pragmatic approach to choosing the right tools for each project. The team thrives on collaboration, knowledge sharing, and doing things the right way, even when it’s not the easiest path.

Find out more about web development at Propel Tech on our website.

What you’ll do

Technical leadership and delivery

• Act as the technical representative in client meetings, building trust through clear communication and sound technical advice
• Lead and support a team delivering solutions for multiple clients, adapting quickly to different systems, priorities, and ways of working
• Understand client systems in depth and make proactive suggestions to improve performance, reliability, and value
• Stay hands-on with development work to keep your technical skills sharp and relevant
• Work in partnership with a Project Manager to plan, prioritise, and deliver client work effectively
• Contribute to presales activity, including scoping solutions and shaping proposals that align with client needs and commercial goals
  
  

People leadership and development

• Monitor team performance and delivery quality, addressing issues early and supporting improvement where needed
• Provide feedback and coaching through mentoring, one-to-ones, and code reviews
• Guide team members in their career progression and support their learning goals
• Encourage team members to identify opportunities for improvement and help turn ideas into practical solutions
• Encourage good process adherence across the team and support improvements to how work is planned, estimated, and tracked
• Set and uphold high standards in code quality, system performance, and maintainability
• Use your learning and development time to explore emerging tools and technologies, including AI, and assess their potential value to the business
  
  

“We’re looking for someone who’s technically strong and confident working with clients; someone who can earn trust quickly by understanding their systems and making smart, proactive suggestions. If you’re also passionate about supporting a team and driving quality, we’d love to hear from you.”

— Wil Jones, Technical Director

What you’ll bring

• Proven hands-on experience in full stack web development using PHP, JavaScript, and React
• Strong technical insight and the ability to understand and evaluate existing systems quickly
• Experience working on large-scale, business-critical applications where reliability, performance, and security are key
• Confidence in leading client discussions and explaining technical options clearly
• Experience mentoring or leading others in a technical environment
• A focus on code quality, system performance, and continuous improvement
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organisational skills
• Experience delivering solutions for external clients or managing multiple concurrent projects (desirable)
• Familiarity with cloud technologies, especially AWS (desirable)
  
  

What success looks like in this role

• You’ve built trusted relationships with clients and internal teams who value your technical judgement and reliability
• Your team consistently delivers high-quality work and continues to grow in confidence and capability
• Projects run smoothly because you collaborate with project managers, communicate clearly, and keep delivery risks visible and under control
• You balance being hands-on with empowering others, modelling the behaviours and standards you expect
  
  

Not actively job hunting?

No problem. If this role sounds like it could be a fit but you’re not sure whether you’re ready to apply, feel free to get in touch to arrange an informal chat. You can contact us via our careers site chat function or by emailing [email protected].

If you’re curious about how consultancy life differs from in-house development, we’re always happy to share what a typical week looks like.

Our process

We aim to respond to all applications within 5 working days. The process typically includes an initial video interview and a final stage in-person interview at our Wakefield office. A short technical exercise will be completed in preparation for the final interview.

We know changing roles can feel like a big step, especially moving into a consultancy setting. We’ll be open about what to expect throughout the process, so you can make an informed decision and start with confidence.

A note on inclusion

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you don’t meet every requirement but feel this could be the right next step, we encourage you to apply. We value potential just as much as experience.

Please note: Agency support is already in place for this vacancy. If you’d like to be considered for future opportunities, please contact [email protected].