Software Engineering Recruitment — Manchester & North West

Specialist software engineering recruiter in Manchester

Nigel Wright Group is a specialist software recruitment agency based in Manchester, providing expert support to companies across the North West. As a leading software engineer recruitment agency, we help businesses hire skilled software developers and build high-performing technical teams. Our in-depth sector knowledge and consultative approach ensure we deliver exceptional results at every stage of the recruitment process.

Our tailored software recruitment services are built around the unique needs of our clients. In addition to technical hires, we support wider software company recruitment needs by sourcing talent across sales, marketing, HR, finance, and other operational areas. Our focused and consultative approach helps build effective teams and long-term partnerships, backed by real market insight and understanding of current market trends.

To speak with one of our recruitment specialists or learn more about our consultancy services, please contact us directly or use the chat function below to reach a member of our recruitment team. Job seekers can browse the latest vacancies, submit their CVs for review, and follow us on social media to stay up to date with new roles.

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Our track record as a software engineering recruiter in Manchester

We work with a diverse client base ranging from start-ups and SMEs to large corporations. Our experience spans the digital & tech industries, as well as the consumer, industrial, and services sectors. We also support software recruitment requirements for public sector organisations including charities, housing associations, health and education providers, and government departments.

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Client success stories

Nigel Wright Group has developed a deep and far-reaching expertise in software recruitment across the North of England. We've helped a diverse range of companies attract and retain high-calibre senior software professionals, with a focus on identifying candidates who can lead software teams, architect scalable platforms, and drive digital innovation.

In the technology sector, we’ve partnered with well-known software firms such as Turnitin, Mkodo, Amplience, IRIS Software, Asset55, and BrightBox Group, securing appointments that include Software Development Managers, Lead Architects, Contract Software Developers, and Senior Java Engineers. At BrightBox Group, we’ve filled multiple roles including Content Designers, Test Analysts, and Front-End Developers, supporting agile delivery across large-scale transformation projects. These professionals are instrumental in improving user journeys and aligning digital platforms with business objectives.

In the industrial and manufacturing sectors, companies such as De La Rue, Petards, SMD, Hydratight, and Strix Group have trusted us to appoint Software Development Team Leads, Embedded Software Engineers, and Control Software Engineers. At Strix Group, we placed a Senior Software Engineer responsible for driving the development of next-generation safety technology. These hires reflect our ability to deliver talent capable of leading product innovation in fast-moving, safety-critical environments.

In education and healthcare, we’ve placed senior candidates with NCFE, Learning Curve Group, and Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. These appointments support the rollout of digital learning products and healthcare systems, with senior developers and testers improving performance, accessibility, and patient experience.

The utilities and infrastructure sectors have also benefited from our expertise. At Northumbrian Water, ZIV Automation, and Everflow, we’ve recruited Software Engineers and Configuration Analysts who support data-driven decision-making, enhance customer platforms, and ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks.

In professional services and financial technology, firms such as Newcastle Building Society, True Potential LLP, and Rightmove rely on us to provide Software Developers and Product Managers. These roles are integral to the design of secure, high-traffic platforms that offer real-time data, intuitive interfaces, and seamless user experiences.

The aerospace and defence sector has seen us place multiple software professionals with Airbus Defence and Space, including C++ Developers, Software Testers, and Graduate Engineers. These individuals contribute to advanced aerospace programmes, building secure systems that support global aviation and defence initiatives.

Elsewhere, at Montel Group, we’ve placed Java Developers who support complex energy data platforms, while Nomad Digital hired engineers through us with expertise in Python, JavaScript, and cloud-native development—enabling smarter, more connected transport solutions.

Our software candidate network includes both permanent and interim professionals, many of whom bring hybrid technical and leadership capabilities suited to consultancy, change, and transformation environments. Increasingly, we see candidates from one sector successfully transitioning into another—bringing valuable external insight and transferable skills that accelerate delivery and embed best practice.

Our success is rooted in our consultative approach. We work closely with hiring managers and internal talent teams to understand not only the technical needs of each position, but also the broader strategic goals and cultural dynamics of the business. This ensures the candidates we deliver are not only technically excellent but also aligned to their new organisation’s purpose and pace.

Whether it’s a Head of Software Development at De La Rue, a Software Development Team Manager at Mkodo, or a Senior Software Engineer at Strix Group, Nigel Wright Group remains the recruitment partner of choice for businesses driving technological progress across the North of England.

As the region cements its reputation as a centre for software innovation, we’re proud to contribute to its success—matching exceptional people with mission-critical roles and building the teams that will shape tomorrow’s digital economy.

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If you're a business looking for a trusted software recruitment company or a candidate seeking a recruitment agency for software engineers that understands your needs, contact us using the email address below. A team member will respond within the same working day and connect you with the right consultant.

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Nigel Wright Group is a highly experienced software engineering recruitment agency delivering proven software recruitment services in the North West. Let us help you find the right people for your team.