Lead Engineer / Planner

GE Vernova; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer pension contribution

Income protection

Private Health Insurance

Life Assurance

26 days vacation

Job summary

PCS UK is seeking a Lead Engineer with strong planning capability to deliver complex engineering projects from planning through to delivery. You will define scope, develop detailed schedules, and monitor milestones while coordinating with project managers, engineering leaders, and product teams.

Sole UK Citizenship and SC Clearance eligibility are required. Proficiency in MS Project, Primavera, and Excel is essential, along with a proven track record in project leadership and strategic KPI

Qualifications

• Sole UK Citizenship and SC Clearance eligibility.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong experience in engineering activity planning.
• Proven experience in project management and team leadership.
• Knowledge of PMI, Agile, or Lean methodologies.
• Strong negotiation, conflict management, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and develop schedules for complex engineering projects.
• Oversee the monitoring and follow-up of multiple projects.
• Align project plans and objectives with senior stakeholders.
• Define and maintain strategic KPIs for the engineering area.
• Establish control over project milestones by identifying main product and system parts.
• Review project scope in detail, focusing on deliverables and required activities.
• Create the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) with Project Manager and Engineering Leader involvement.
• Develop detailed project schedules based on activity definition, duration, and sequencing.
• Use project management tools such as MS Project, Primavera, Excel, and Smartsheet.
• Identify critical path activities and recommend solutions with Product/Project Managers and Lead Engineers.
• Coordinate and control engineering activities, ensuring alignment with product leaders.
• Collaborate with product leaders to incorporate requirements and expectations into project planning and execution.
• Monitor planned vs. actual progress through internal interfaces.
• Incorporate schedule changes and assess the impact of Change Orders.
• Support the planning and introduction of new products to the market.
• Uphold EHS and QMS standards, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and internal procedures.

Skills

Project planning

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

PM methodologies

Negotiation

Security clearance eligibility

Travel willingness

English fluency

Education

Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Excel

Smartsheet

Job description

Job Description Summary

Are you an experienced engineer ready to take the next step into a more project management-focused role? At PCS UK, we are looking for a Lead Engineer with strong planning capability to play a key role in the successful delivery of complex engineering projects. This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer who enjoys combining technical expertise with project coordination, stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning.

Job Description

In this role, you will lead the definition of project scope, develop detailed schedules and deliverables, and help ensure the successful execution of engineering solutions from planning through to delivery. You will work closely with project managers, engineering leaders, product teams, and senior stakeholders to monitor progress, manage milestones, and maintain alignment across multiple projects.

Candidates must hold Sole UK Citizenship due to Security Clearance requirements.

What you’ll do

• Define and develop schedules for complex engineering projects
• Oversee the monitoring and follow-up of multiple projects
• Align project plans and objectives with senior stakeholders
• Define and maintain strategic KPIs for the engineering area
• Establish control over project milestones by identifying main product and system parts
• Review project scope in detail, focusing on deliverables and required activities
• Create the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) with Project Manager and Engineering Leader involvement
• Develop detailed project schedules based on activity definition, duration, and sequencing
• Use project management tools such asMS Project, Primavera, Excel, and Smartsheet
• Identify critical path activities and recommend solutions with Product/Project Managers and Lead Engineers
• Coordinate and control engineering activities, ensuring alignment with product leaders
• Collaborate with product leaders to incorporate requirements and expectations into project planning and execution
• Monitor planned vs. actual progress through internal interfaces
• Incorporate schedule changes and assess the impact of Change Orders
• Support the planning and introduction of new products to the market
• UpholdEHSandQMSstandards, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and internal procedures

What we’re looking for

• Sole UK Citizenship and SC Clearance eligibility
• Degree inElectrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• Strong experience in engineering activity planning
• Proven experience in project management and team leadership
• Knowledge of project management methodologies such asPMI, Agile, or Lean
• Strong negotiation, conflict management, and decision-making skills
• Knowledge of rotary machines and/or make-to-order projects preferred
• Ability to identify key product/system parts to establish milestone control
• Proficiency inMS Projectand/orPrimavera, plus intermediate to advancedExcel
• Experience in cost and budget analysis
• Knowledge of electrical, industrial, and power systems
• ERP/SAP experience
• Fluent English
• Willingness to travel

What you can expect from us

• Challenging and exciting projects
• A flexible working environment where work-life balance matters
• Attractive compensation
• Flexible benefits tailored to your personal needs, including:
  • Employer pension contribution
  • Income protection
  • Private Health Insurance
  • Life Assurance
• 26 days' vacation plus bank holidays

Why PCS UK?

This is a fantastic opportunity for an engineer looking to broaden their career into a more strategic, project-focused role while contributing to the delivery of impactful engineering solutions.

If you're driven, organised, and ready to shape the success of complex projects, we'd love to hear from you.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No