Lead Project Engineer

Pertemps Network Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Project Engineer to spearhead impactful engineering projects. This role offers the chance to manage complex projects across the UK and Ireland, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience and a degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Process Engineering. With a supportive team culture and opportunities for professional development, this position promises a rewarding career path. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and innovation, and take the next step in your engineering career.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Car allowance

15% annual bonus

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Flexible leave

Recognition platform

Pension

Life assurance

Wellness initiatives

Funding for additional qualifications

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience managing engineering projects from start to finish.
• Degree in Mechanical, Chemical or Process Engineering required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver engineering projects from concept to completion.
• Ensure compliance with SHEQ standards and manage on-site activities.

Skills

Project Management

Engineering Design

Cost Estimation

Safety Compliance

Team Collaboration

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Degree in Chemical Engineering

Degree in Process Engineering

Tools

Project Management Software

Engineering Design Tools

Job description

Location: Sheffield Area – other areas considered based on your experience

Salary: up to £70,000 DOE + 15% bonus + company car + benefits

Working Arrangement: Monday to Friday, no weekends + (3-days WFH and 2-days in the Office)

The Opportunity

Are you ready to step into a role where you’ll lead impactful engineering projects from start to finish, shape future infrastructure and make a real difference within a supportive and forward-thinking team?

We are delighted to be working with a global engineering and industrial gases business to find a Lead Project Engineer to join their UK & Ireland Engineering team. With projects already lined up and a strong, inclusive team culture in place, this is an exciting opportunity for someone ready to take ownership and drive delivery on complex and high-value work from cradle to grave.

Whether you're based in the Sheffield area or open to working from one of our clients other offices across the UK, flexible working is part of the package.

What you’ll be doing

1. Manage and deliver engineering projects from initial concept through to completion, including feasibility assessments, cost estimation and proposal development for internal projects across the UK and Ireland (project values typically between £100k and £4M)
2. Support Senior Project Managers and collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure the successful execution of project programmes in line with business needs
3. Take ownership of the day-to-day management of assigned projects, ensuring delivery is safe, timely and within budget
4. Ensure full compliance with statutory requirements, company policies, and Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality (SHEQ) standards and promote contractor alignment with SHEQ strategies and objectives
5. Oversee and lead on-site construction activities including contractor supervision, issuing of permits to work, working at height protocols and both mechanical and electrical plant installations
6. Manage the commissioning process including system testing, pressure testing, handover and documentation such as as-built drawings, health and safety files and operation & maintenance manuals
7. Contribute to creating and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workplace culture where all employees feel respected, valued and supported

We’d love to speak with you if you have:

1. 5+ years' experience delivering multiple engineering projects from start to finish
2. A degree in Mechanical, Chemical or Process Engineering (or equivalent)
3. Chartered or working towards Chartership (IMechE, IChemE, APM, IET etc.)
4. Ideally strong experience across gases, pumping systems, turbines, HV substations and/or chemical process plants
5. Comfort managing technically demanding, numerically complex projects up to £4M in value
6. A hands-on approach with a desire to hit the ground running, mentor others and grow with the role

What’s in it for you?

1. A clear progression route where there are roles available at Project, Senior, Lead and Principal level, with development support along the way
2. Funding for additional qualifications or upskilling if required whenever you want it
3. Private medical insurance
4. Car allowance (~£540/month) or company car equivalent
5. 15% annual bonus
6. 25 days holiday + bank holidays + flexible leave
7. Recognition platform, pension, life assurance & wellness initiatives
8. Hybrid working – 2 days in the office, 3 from home

Next Steps

We are especially keen to hear from engineers and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds where inclusive hiring and equal progression opportunity is a real focus here.

Two-stage interview process:

1. Technical interview and career discussion

Please note that even if your experience doesn’t match every single requirement, if you believe you’d bring value to the team, we welcome your application as our client will offer you the upskilling you might need to further your career in an upward direction.

If this sounds like the kind of opportunity where you could thrive, we’d love to hear from you!

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Project Management

Industries

Oil and Gas, Oil, Gas, and Mining, and Construction