Lead Project Engineer

ATA Recruitment; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering solutions provider in the UK is seeking a Lead Project Engineer to oversee high-value projects in the energy sector. The ideal candidate should have a degree in mechanical engineering, at least 8 years of relevant experience, and strong knowledge in pressure vessels and design codes. This role offers a competitive salary, profit sharing, and private healthcare.

Benefits

Profit Share Scheme

Performance related bonus

BUPA Private Healthcare

Matched Pension (up to 5%)

24 days holiday + bank holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in mechanical design, ideally in energy or oil & gas sectors.
• Hands-on experience with technical specifications and hand calculations.
• Understanding of ASME and EN design codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering activities on assigned projects from inquiry through to delivery.
• Check the work of design engineers and CAD teams.
• Act as the main technical point of contact for customers.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Pressure vessels expertise

Effective communication

Project ownership

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Lead Project Engineer

Derbyshire

Salary: £60,000 - £65,000

+ Profit Share scheme

+ Performance related bonus

+ Private Healthcare

The company

Our client is a leader in providing engineered solutions to the energy and renewable energy sectors, including those in Hydrogen, Carbon Capture and waste energy.

Their team designs and fabricates a variety of mechanical components, including structural supports, heat exchanges, housing enclosers, exhaust systems, ventilation and ducting.

The UK arm of the business currently employs around 30 members of staff, with 50% of the team being design and projects engineers.

Internationally, the company employs over 800 members of staff, largely across their manufacturing sites in Europe.

As a business they are experiencing growth and a consistent large volume of incoming projects globally within growing industries, which has seen their turnover grow from £30 million in 2018 to £80 million in 2023.

The Role

They’re now seeking an experienced Lead Project Engineer to take ownership of engineering delivery across high‑value projects typically ranging from £500k to £4 million.

This is a key position within the business, where you will be the focal point for all engineering activity on a project. You’ll lead the design, analysis, and coordination of multidisciplinary engineering work, ensuring projects are technically robust, compliant with design codes, and meet customer expectations.

You won’t be producing 3D models or drawings yourself, instead you’ll guide and review the technical work produced by others, lead client meetings, and ensure engineering quality from concept through to delivery.

Your responsibilities will include

• Lead all engineering activities on assigned projects from enquiry through to delivery
• Coordinate and check the work of design engineers and CAD teams (UK & Czech Republic)
• Act as the main technical point of contact for customers, leading design and review meetings
• Ensure design integrity and compliance with ASME VIII and EN 13445 standards
• Perform and review hand calculations, pressure loss, thermal and structural analysis
• Interpret customer datasheets and specifications to define functional and technical requirements
• Produce engineering documentation, reports, and calculations to support design and manufacture
• Liaise with third‑party inspection and notified bodies as required
• Support sales and estimating teams with enquiry design input at bid stage

What we’re looking for in a Lead Project Engineer

• Degree‑qualified mechanical engineer (or equivalent)
• Minimum 8 years’ experience within mechanical design, ideally in energy, oil & gas, or power generation sectors
• Strong knowledge of pressure vessels, air handling systems, or large fabricated equipment
• Hands‑on experience reviewing technical specifications and performing hand calculations
• Understanding of ASME and EN design codes
• Excellent communication skills – confident leading technical discussions with clients
• Proactive, organised, and comfortable taking full ownership of engineering delivery
• Right to work in the UK and full driving licence

The Benefits

• Competitive salary £60,000 - £65,000 (DOE)
• Profit Share Scheme + Performance Bonus
• BUPA Private Healthcare (personal, extendable to family)Matched Pension (up to 5%)
• 24 days holiday + bank holidays (3 days taken at Christmas)
• Standard working hours: 8:30am – 5:00pm, Monday to FridayStable and supportive team environment with ongoing professional development

How to Apply

If you’re an experienced mechanical engineer looking to take full ownership of technically complex, high‑value projects, and step up into a Lead Project Engineer position, then we’d love to hear from you.

Please send your CV to Matt Taylor at [e-mail] or give me a call on 0116 218 1644

ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation