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Engineering Team Lead - PHP & React

C-Link is a SaaS-driven procurement management software designed to simplify and streamline the construction procurement process for developers and main contractors.

C-Link

Employee count: 11-50

Salary: 70k-75k GBP

United Kingdom only

About Us
At C-Link, we’re revolutionising construction procurement by automating workflows and transforming how subcontractors win work. As a fast-growing ConTech company, we operate two key brands:

With ambitious growth plans and a mission to redefine construction procurement, we are expanding our team and looking for an Engineering Team Lead – PHP React to help shape our product and engineering culture while delivering technical excellence. This role reports directly to our CTO.

The Role
We’re looking for a passionate and experienced Engineering Team Lead with deep PHP and React expertise, alongside strong leadership skills. You’ll be responsible for guiding a small team of developers, setting the technical direction, and remaining hands-on in delivering high-quality software. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys mentoring, thrives in a product-led environment, and wants to play a pivotal role in growing a collaborative, high-performing team.

This role is ideal for someone who is:

  • A confident leader and mentor with a passion for team growth and technical excellence.
  • A full-stack engineer with a strong backend foundation (PHP) and solid React experience.
  • An effective communicator and collaborator across disciplines.
  • Energised by building both people and products.
  • Ideally located in the South East UK (West Sussex, Surrey areas).

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Lead and mentor a small team of developers, supporting their growth and performance.
  • Own and deliver key features across our React frontend and PHP backend stack.
  • Set and guide technical direction, contributing to architectural decisions.
  • Conduct code reviews and uphold high coding standards and best practices.
  • Collaborate with product, design, and stakeholders to translate ideas into solutions.
  • Champion quality, testing, automation, and CI/CD improvements.
  • Proactively identify risks and ensure timely delivery of projects.

What We’re Looking For
Essential Skills:

  • Proven experience as a Team Lead or Senior Developer with leadership responsibilities.
  • 5+ years of hands-on PHP development (Laravel, Symfony, or custom middleware).
  • 5+ years of React.js experience (Hooks, Context API, Redux or similar state libraries).
  • Strong JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, CSS3, and frontend tooling experience (Webpack, Vite).
  • Solid understanding of relational database design (MySQL).
  • Familiarity with RESTful APIs, OAuth, and JWT-based authentication.
  • Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

Desirable Skills:

  • Experience with AWS services (ECS, RDS, S3, CloudFormation).
  • Knowledge of Docker and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Experience with automated testing frameworks (PHPUnit, Jest, Cypress).
  • Comfortable working in Agile/Scrum environments.
  • Experience managing technical debt and modernising legacy systems.

Soft Skills

  • Strategic thinker with a proactive and supportive leadership style.
  • Passionate about team growth, quality engineering, and continuous improvement.
  • Comfortable balancing hands-on coding with team management.
  • Strong ability to prioritise tasks, mitigate risks, and make critical decisions under pressure.

Why Join Us?
We’re a high-growth, innovative company where your contributions have real impact. Here’s what we offer:

  • Flexible work-life balance, including hybrid working
  • Regular team-building and social events
  • Auto-enrolment to our Company NEST pension scheme
  • Discretionary performance bonuses
  • 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays

Salary:

The salary for this role is £70,000 - £75,000

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Salary: 70k-75k GBP

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About C-Link

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C-Link, legally known as Construction Link Limited, is a UK-based technology company that has developed a specialised software platform to streamline the subcontract procurement process within the construction industry. Founded in 2015 by two Quantity Surveyors, Paul Heming and Christopher Barber, the company was born out of their shared frustration with the inefficiencies and paper-based nature of tendering and procurement. They observed a lack of consistency in documentation and a limited ability for smaller to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to connect with a broad network of qualified subcontractors, which often hindered their ability to secure the best value for their projects.

The C-Link platform is designed to replicate the commercial expertise of a large contractor's procurement department, making it accessible and affordable for smaller developers and main contractors. It provides a suite of tools that automate and simplify critical procurement workflows. Key features include a supply chain CRM for managing contractor details, an automated document and contract builder to ensure consistency, and a tender analysis tool that facilitates easy comparison of bids against budgets. The platform also boasts a pre-qualified network of over 6,500 subcontractors, enabling users to competitively tender every package and mitigate risk. By centralising procurement data and automating administrative tasks, C-Link aims to significantly reduce the time and costs associated with this phase of a construction project, with the company reporting that users can save up to 400 hours of commercial administration time. The ultimate goal is to foster a more collaborative and transparent procurement environment that benefits both contractors and subcontractors, leading to improved project profitability and more successful outcomes.

Employee benefits

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Flexible work-life balance

A flexible, supportive work-life balance.

Generous vacation

25 days of annual leave, plus public holidays.

Remote-first working

Remote-first working with regular company meet up's.

Retirement benefits

Auto-enrolment into the Company NEST pension scheme.

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