Lab Engineering Project Lead — Bespoke Equipment & Impact

Scaled Solutions; Livingston; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5% matched pension contribution

Private healthcare

9 day fortnight

Job summary

Scaled Solutions Ltd is based in Livingston and focuses on designing and manufacturing specialist laboratory instruments. As Engineering Project Manager you’ll lead engineering staff, oversee workshop and laboratory activities, and drive delivery with strong customer collaboration to ensure safety, on-time, and on-budget outcomes.

You will develop robust documentation, maintain high HSE standards, and support growth of bespoke equipment used globally by customers and in-house laboratories.

Qualifications

• Engineering, technical or scientific expertise.
• Proven track record in project management.
• Experience leading and managing teams.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop a deep understanding of bespoke laboratory equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop a team of engineers producing custom-made laboratory test equipment.
• Oversee all routine servicing, calibration and repair of existing equipment, ensuring efficient allocation of work.
• Plan and timetable resources, equipment and consumables for projects and maintenance activity.
• Manage projects day to day to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Prepare proposals, quotations and technical reports in collaboration with engineers.
• Oversee the design, creation and documentation of test apparatus and associated manuals.
• Act as a key point of contact for customer communication and technical sales.
• Manage facilities requirements, liaising with contractors and supporting laboratory operations.
• Monitor HSE compliance across workshop and laboratory environments.
• Produce financial reporting for engineering projects and departmental performance.

Skills

Engineering

Project management

Team leadership

Organization

Communication

Education

Engineering qualification

Electrical/electronic knowledge

Tools

Data acquisition systems

Engineering drawings

Swagelok/Parker fittings

Job description

Scaled Solutions Ltd is based in Livingston and focuses on designing and manufacturing specialist laboratory instruments. As Engineering Project Manager you’ll lead engineering staff, oversee workshop and laboratory activities, and drive delivery with strong customer collaboration to ensure safety, on-time, and on-budget outcomes.

You will develop robust documentation, maintain high HSE standards, and support growth of bespoke equipment used globally by customers and in-house laboratories.