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Hire a Fractional CTOin the UK
Senior technical leadership for startups and scale-ups — London-based, UK-wide delivery. Architecture, hiring, vendor oversight, and board-ready reporting. Start within weeks, from £1,500/month.
Book discovery call3-month minimum · Month-to-month after · Fully remote
Pricing tiers
All tiers include a 3-month initial commitment, then month-to-month with 30 days' notice.
Starter
£1,500/month
2 days/month
Pre-seed · Seed · <5 person teams
- Monthly strategy call
- Architecture reviews
- Async Slack access
- Board-ready tech update
Most popular
Growth
£3,000/month
4 days/month
Post-seed · Series A · 5–20 engineers
- Weekly calls
- Hiring support
- Vendor evaluation
- Board reporting
Enterprise
£5,000/month
6 days/month
Series B+ · Regulated sectors · 20+ engineers
- Embedded in leadership
- Full strategy ownership
- Compliance support
- Regulated sector expertise
Fractional vs full-time vs consultant
| Role | Typical cost | Commitment | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fractional CTO | £1,500–£5,000/mo | 3-month min, then monthly | Startups needing ongoing leadership without full-time cost |
| Full-time CTO | £120k–£180k+/yr | 6–12 month hire cycle | Series B+ with large eng org and daily in-office needs |
| Consultant / advisor | £150–£300/hr | Project-based | One-off reviews; not embedded in day-to-day decisions |
How hiring works
1
Discovery call
30 minutes to understand stage, team, and what you need from a CTO.
2
Scope & tier
We recommend Starter, Growth, or Enterprise based on your situation — no overselling.
3
Start within weeks
Onboarding, Slack access, and first strategy session — not a three-month hiring process.
Client stories
Trusted by UK teams
“Prodevel is a highly recommended digital consultancy with: 🌟 Excellent user satisfaction 💬 Friendly and clear communication 🤝 Supportive client experience 🧠 Insightful, well-executed solutions”
“With a vast amount of experience and great customer relationship building, Prodevel can really enhance your business.”
Regulated sector experience
We have supported teams in healthcare and research environments including LSHTM — compliance-aware technical leadership when stakes are high.
Common questions
How much does a fractional CTO cost in the UK?
Prodevel fractional CTO engagements start at £1,500/month (2 days/month). Growth tier is £3,000/month and Enterprise is £5,000/month. All tiers require a 3-month initial commitment, then month-to-month.
Fractional CTO vs consultant — what is the difference?
A consultant delivers a report and leaves. A fractional CTO stays embedded — attending standups, joining hiring calls, and owning technical strategy week to week.
Can you work with our existing dev agency?
Yes. We regularly oversee external agencies and freelancers, giving founders one coherent technical voice and holding vendors accountable.
Are you London-based?
Prodevel is London-based with fully remote delivery UK-wide. In-person sessions available on request for Growth and Enterprise clients.
Where can I see full service details?
Our detailed Fractional CTO service page covers deliverables, case studies, and FAQs in depth.
Ready to hire a Fractional CTO?
Book a free discovery call. We'll recommend the right tier and tell you honestly if we're not the right fit.
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