Lead Project Engineer
Derbyshire
Salary: £60,000 - £65,000
+ Profit Share scheme
+ Performance related bonus
+ Private Healthcare
The company:
Our client is a leader in providing engineered solutions to the energy and renewable energy sectors, Including those in Hydrogen, Carbon Capture and waste energy.
Their team designs and fabricates a variety of mechanical components, including Structural supports, Heat Exchanges, Housing enclosers, Exhaust systems, Ventilation and Ducting.
The UK arm of the business currently employs around 30 members of staff, with 50% of the team being Design and Projects Engineers.
Internationally, the company employs over 800 members of staff, largely across their Manufacturing sites in Europe.
As a business they are experiencing growth and a consistent large volume of incoming projects globally within growing industries, what has seen their turnover grow from £30 million in 2018, to £80 million in 2023.
The Role:
They’re now seeking an experienced Lead Project Engineer to take ownership of engineering delivery across high-value projects typically ranging from £500k to £4 million.
This is a key position within the business, where you will be the focal point for all engineering activity on a project. You’ll lead the design, analysis, and coordination of multidisciplinary engineering work, ensuring projects are technically robust, compliant with design codes, and meet customer expectations.
You won’t be producing 3D models or drawings yourself, instead, you’ll guide and review the technical work produced by others, lead client meetings, and ensure engineering quality from concept through to delivery.
Your responsibilities will include:
Lead all engineering activities on assigned projects from enquiry through to delivery
Coordinate and check the work of design engineers and CAD teams (UK & Czech Republic)
Act as the main technical point of contact for customers, leading design and review meetings
Ensure design integrity and compliance with ASME VIII and EN 13445 standards
Perform and review hand calculations, pressure loss, thermal and structural analysis
Interpret customer datasheets and specifications to define functional and technical requirements
Produce engineering documentation, reports, and calculations to support design and manufacture
Liaise with third-party inspection and notified bodies as required
Support sales and estimating teams with enquiry design input at bid stage
What we’re looking for in a Lead Project Engineer:
Degree-qualified Mechanical Engineer (or equivalent)
Minimum 8 years’ experience within mechanical design, ideally in energy, oil & gas, or power generation sectors
Strong knowledge of pressure vessels, air handling systems, or large fabricated equipment
Hands-on experience reviewing technical specifications and performing hand calculations
Understanding of ASME and EN design codes
Excellent communication skills — confident leading technical discussions with clients
Proactive, organised, and comfortable taking full ownership of engineering delivery
Right to work in the UK and full driving licence
The Benefits:
Competitive salary £60,000 - £65,000 (DOE)
Profit Share Scheme + Performance Bonus
BUPA Private Healthcare (personal, extendable to family)
Matched Pension (up to 5%)
24 days holiday + bank holidays (3 days taken at Christmas)
Standard working hours: 8:30am – 5:00pm, Monday to Friday
Stable and supportive team environment with ongoing professional development
How to Apply:
If you’re an experienced mechanical engineer looking to take full ownership of technically complex, high-value projects, and step up into a Lead Project Engineer position, then we’d love to hear from you.
Please send your CV to Matt Taylor at or give me a call on (phone number removed)
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