Lead Project EngineerLocation: Sheffield Area – other areas considered based on your experienceSalary: up to £70,000 DOE + 15% bonus + company car + benefitsWorking Arrangement: Monday to Friday, no weekends + (3-days WFH and 2-days in the Office)The OpportunityAre you ready to step into a role where you’ll lead impactful engineering projects from start to finish, shape future infrastructure and make a real difference within a supportive and forward-thinking team?We are delighted to be working with a global engineering and industrial gases business to find a Lead Project Engineer to join their UK & Ireland Engineering team. With projects already lined up and a strong, inclusive team culture in place, this is an exciting opportunity for someone ready to take ownership and drive delivery on complex and high-value work from cradle to grave.Whether you're based in the Sheffield area or open to working from one of our clients other offices across the UK, flexible working is part of the package.What you’ll be doingManage and deliver engineering projects from initial concept through to completion, including feasibility assessments, cost estimation and proposal development for internal projects across the UK and Ireland (project values typically between £100k and £4M)Support Senior Project Managers and collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure the successful execution of project programmes in line with business needsTake ownership of the day-to-day management of assigned projects, ensuring delivery is safe, timely and within budgetEnsure full compliance with statutory requirements, company policies, and Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality (SHEQ) standards and promote contractor alignment with SHEQ strategies and objectivesOversee and lead on-site construction activities including contractor supervision, issuing of permits to work, working at height protocols and both mechanical and electrical plant installationsManage the commissioning process including system testing, pressure testing, handover and documentation such as as-built drawings, health and safety files and operation & maintenance manualsContribute to creating and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workplace culture where all employees feel respected, valued and supportedWe’d love to speak with you if you have:5+ years' experience delivering multiple engineering projects from start to finishA degree in Mechanical, Chemical or Process Engineering (or equivalent)Chartered or working towards Chartership (IMechE, IChemE, APM, IET etc.)Ideally strong experience across gases, pumping systems, turbines, HV substations and/or chemical process plantsComfort managing technically demanding, numerically complex projects up to £4M in valueA hands-on approach with a desire to hit the ground running, mentor others and grow with the roleWhat’s in it for you?A clear progression route where there are roles available at Project, Senior, Lead and Principal level, with development support along the wayFunding for additional qualifications or upskilling if required whenever you want it Private medical insuranceCar allowance (~£540/month) or company car equivalent15% annual bonus25 days holiday + bank holidays + flexible leaveRecognition platform, pension, life assurance & wellness initiativesHybrid working – 2 days in the office, 3 from homeNext StepsWe are especially keen to hear from engineers and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds where inclusive hiring and equal progression opportunity is a real focus here.Two-stage interview process:Informal introduction callTechnical interview and career discussionPlease note that even if your experience doesn’t match every single requirement, if you believe you’d bring value to the team, we welcome your application as our client will offer you the upskilling you might need to further your career in an upward direction.If this sounds like the kind of opportunity where you could thrive, we’d love to hear from you!