Engineering Project Leader

Reckitt; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in hygiene, health, and nutrition is seeking an Engineering Project Lead in Nottingham. This role involves overseeing engineering projects from inception to completion, ensuring quality, efficiency, and timely delivery. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in project management, strong leadership skills, and a collaborative approach to work.

Benefits

Parental benefits

Employee Assistance Program for mental health

Life insurance for all employees

Opportunity to participate in global share plans

Short-term incentives for outstanding results

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of experience in engineering project management and proven track record.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• PMP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of engineering projects.
• Manage and mentor a team of engineers.
• Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Communication

Problem-Solving

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

Engineering software and tools

Job description

We are Reckitt

Home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose.

Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege.

Manufacturing

Our supply chain is the backbone of our business. It's how we get our trusted products to people all over the world, safely and efficiently. And it's our talented and passionate teams that make this happen.

If you're looking for a career in supply chain, there's no better place to be than Reckitt. We offer a variety of exciting opportunities in all areas of the supply chain, from planning and procurement to manufacturing and logistics. You could join our Global Supply Planning team to develop and implement our global supply strategy, or work with our Procurement Centre of Excellence team to negotiate and manage our supplier relationships.

Our Manufacturing Excellence team help us improve the efficiency, quality and safety of our manufacturing operations, and our Logistics Excellence team develop new and innovative ways to distribute our products to customers.

About the role

As an Engineering Project Lead you will be responsible for overseeing and managing engineering projects from inception to completion. This role involves coordinating with various departments, ensuring project milestones are met, and maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency.

Your responsibilities

- Project Management: Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of engineering projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.
- Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a team of engineers, providing guidance and support to ensure project goals are achieved.
- Technical Oversight: Make technical decisions and provide solutions to complex engineering problems.
- Coordination: Collaborate with other departments, such as marketing, sales, and production, to ensure project alignment with organizational goals.
- Quality Assurance: Ensure all project deliverables meet quality standards and comply with industry regulations.
- Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, providing regular updates on project progress and addressing any concerns.
- Documentation: Prepare detailed technical reports, project plans, and presentations for management and stakeholders.
- Innovation: Stay updated with the latest engineering techniques and technologies, recommending improvements to enhance project efficiency and quality.

The experience we're looking for

- Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, etc.). (Desired but not critical)
- Experience: >5 years of experience in engineering project management, with a proven track record of successful project delivery.
- Skills: Strong leadership, project management, and communication skills. Proficiency in relevant engineering software and tools. Has sufficient hand on experience of delivering project and contractor management.
- Certifications: PMP (Project Management Professional) or similar certifications are often preferred. (Desired but not critical)

Desired Attributes:
- Problem-Solving: Ability to tackle complex engineering challenges and provide innovative solutions.
- Team Player: Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
- Detail-Oriented: Keen attention to detail to ensure precision in project execution.
- Adaptability: Flexibility to manage multiple projects and adapt to changing priorities.

What we offer

With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way.

We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes. For eligible roles, we also offer short-term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay for performance philosophy.

Equality

We recognise that in real life, great people don't always 'tick all the boxes'. That's why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don't meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.