Lead Project Engineer (heavy engineering industry experience required)
Job Description Summary
Our client, who are industry leaders in the power and energy industry space are looking for Lead Project Engineer. This role is for an individual who has experience working on complex industrial/maritime/energy projects.
Role Requirements
* Oversee a cross-functional team of engineers with expertise in power systems, conversion technologies, automation, control systems, and mechanical integration, ensuring that the final solution complies with client expectations, contractual obligations, quality standards, and regulatory guidelines.
* Offer expert guidance and technical direction to the wider project team, including commissioning staff, service personnel, and external partners as needed.
* Proven leadership of engineering teams.
* Hands-on knowledge of electrical drive systems, variable speed drives (VSDs), power systems, and automation/control technologies.
* Someone who has worked in LV/MV (low and medium voltage) environments and understands systems integrration—how components like motors, drives, transformers, switchboards work together.
* The ideal person will have project lifecycle experience from design to commissioning and can lead others while keeping the project on time, on budget, and in line with technical and safety specs
To be a successful in this role, you should have
* Experience in an engineering leadership environment
* Experience in any field of power generation, conversion, transmission and distribution
* Experience of LV and MV variable speed drives and motors
* Experience of owning the job, making it their own, and adding value beyond
* Capable of leading large multi-disciplinary teams
* Ability to multi-task on a variety of tasks to strict time scales
* Strong analytical, interpersonal, communication, presentation and facilitation skills
* Customer-centric mind set, experience in translating customer issues / needs into profitable business solutions
Qualifications
Min Degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering or similar degree with suitable industry experience.
What can you expect from our client
* A work environment where we understand that not everyone has the same expectations about their jobs, careers and work-life balance and we are happy to discuss flexibility requirements.
* Attractive compensation (Base + Variable package).
* Some core benefits are: Employer pension contribution (not subject to individual contribution), Income protection, Private Health Insurance and Life Assurance.
* 26 days vacation + bank holidays