Lead Engineer: Strategic Delivery & Project Planning

GE Vernova; Coventry; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer pension contribution

Income protection

Private Health Insurance

Life Assurance

26 days vacation plus bank holidays

Job summary

PCS UK is seeking an experienced Lead Engineer in the UK to drive planning and execution of complex engineering projects. You will develop schedules, monitor milestones, and coordinate with project managers, engineering leaders and product teams to ensure successful delivery from planning through to completion.

The role requires sole UK citizenship eligibility for security clearance, a degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, and proven leadership in engineering project planning.

Qualifications

• Experience in engineering activity planning.
• Proven project management and team leadership.
• Knowledge of PMI, Agile or Lean methodologies.
• Fluent English.
• Willingness to travel.

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

Leadership

Project management

Planning

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Fluent English

Education

Electrical/Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Excel

Smartsheet

Job description

PCS UK is seeking an experienced Lead Engineer in the UK to drive planning and execution of complex engineering projects. You will develop schedules, monitor milestones, and coordinate with project managers, engineering leaders and product teams to ensure successful delivery from planning through to completion.

The role requires sole UK citizenship eligibility for security clearance, a degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, and proven leadership in engineering project planning.