Company Overview
Lead Project Engineer required by a global engineering and manufacturing company with 75 years of experience as the supplier of choice to Oil & Gas, Rail, Mining and Energy industries. The organization designs and manufactures innovative technologies for electrical infrastructures and is actively searching for an experienced Lead Project Engineer to join their 2,000+ global workforce.
Location
The successful Lead Project Engineer will be able to commute to Bradford from surrounding towns & cities, including Leeds, Dewsbury, Keighley, Pudsey, Halifax, Brighouse and Shipley.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out detailed contract reviews and collaborate with Project Manager, Commercial, Estimating and Procurement teams to ensure both technical and commercial requirements are fully understood and achievable.
- Lead comprehensive reviews of 3rd party supplier packages with Procurement, identifying risks, resolving issues and ensuring full alignment with client specifications.
- Participate in and contribute to all design stages (initial, interim, final), taking responsibility for the technical delivery and integration of 3rd party packages.
- Develop and coordinate engineering execution plans with suppliers and internal teams, ensuring seamless integration with wider project elements.
- Manage procurement activities, ensuring all packages and supporting documentation are complete, accurate and issued on time in line with purchase order requirements.
- Control and verify all technical documentation (incoming and outgoing), ensuring accuracy, compliance with client standards and timely submission to stakeholders.
- Provide ongoing technical, commercial and coordination support to project teams, including stakeholder liaison, planning, prioritisation and oversight of integrated design activities.
- Ensure supplier performance and compliance through regular meetings, inspections, FAT/SAT, and site visits, while supporting bid activities, supply chain development, training and continuous improvement across the business.
Qualifications and Attributes
- Strong technical background combined with commercial awareness and the ability to lead multi‑disciplinary engineering teams.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with confidence to engage effectively with clients, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- A firm commitment to safety, quality and duty of care in all aspects of project delivery.
- A proactive, results‑driven mindset with resilience under pressure and a strong customer‑focused approach.
- The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team while embracing change and driving continuous improvement.
Salary & Benefits
- £60,000 to £65,000 + 15% bonus
- Attractive pension plan
- 33 days annual leave
- Healthcare
- Life assurance
- Cycle to work scheme
- Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm
To apply for the Lead Project Engineer role, please click "Apply Now" and attach an updated copy of your CV. Alternatively, please contact Alex Feather at E3 Recruitment for more information.
