Lead Project Engineer

Ganymede; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering solutions provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Lead Project Engineer to oversee high-value projects. You will coordinate engineering activities, ensuring compliance with design codes while leading multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of mechanical design experience, strong communication skills, and a degree in Mechanical Engineering. The role offers competitive salary and benefits including private healthcare and a profit share scheme.

Benefits

Profit Share Scheme

Performance related bonus

BUPA Private Healthcare

Matched Pension up to 5%

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years' experience within mechanical design, ideally in energy, oil & gas, or power generation sectors.
• Hands-on experience reviewing technical specifications and performing hand calculations.
• Proactive, organised, and comfortable taking full ownership of engineering delivery.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Mechanical design experience

Knowledge of pressure vessels

Understanding of ASME and EN design codes

Excellent communication skills

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, what 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 h