Lead Project Engineer - Electrical Engineering

Tata Technologies; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm based in the UK seeks a Lead Project Engineer to manage electrical systems for next-generation vehicles. This role involves overseeing project delivery, fostering collaboration across teams, and ensuring compliance with safety and performance standards. Applicants should hold a degree in Electrical Engineering and possess applicable experience in the automotive or high-tech sector. The position offers a 12-month fixed-term contract with competitive salary and benefits including a pension scheme and private health care.

Benefits

Pension Scheme – Employee contribution matched up to 5%

25 Days’ Holiday

Private Health Care

Discount on new JLR vehicles

Group Income Protection

Employee Assistance Program

Group Life Assurance

Private Health Cash Plan

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project management within automotive or high‑tech engineering.
• Understanding of electrical systems and vehicle technologies.
• Proficient in CAD and PLM systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of electrical engineering projects from concept to launch.
• Manage project timelines and budgets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate electrical systems.

Skills

Project management

Electrical engineering

Vehicle electrical architectures

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CATIA

NX

Teamcenter

WERS

RMDV

Job description

At Tata Technologies we make product development dreams a reality by designing, engineering and validating the products of tomorrow for the world’s leading manufacturers. Due to our continued growth we are now recruiting for a Lead Project Engineer to be based at our customer’s site in Gaydon.

Our Engineering Research and Development department (ER&D) is a fast‑growing function within Tata Technologies Limited that is assembled to work on exciting projects globally for multiple customers. It comprises highly specialized engineers across Automotive, Aerospace and Industrial Heavy Machinery.

The Role:

As a Lead Project Engineer, you will lead the delivery of cutting‑edge electrical systems and technologies across our next‑generation vehicles. You’ll manage cross‑functional teams, oversee project timelines and budgets, and ensure alignment with electrification, sustainability, and modern luxury.

Do note this role is a 12 month fixed‑term contract.

Area of Responsibility

• Project Leadership — Drive end‑to‑end delivery of electrical engineering projects, from concept through launch.
• Cross‑Functional Coordination — Collaborate with design, manufacturing, procurement and quality teams to ensure seamless integration of electrical systems.
• Timeline & Budget Management — Develop and maintain detailed project plans, tracking milestones, risks and costs.
• Stakeholder Engagement — Communicate project status, risks and mitigation plans to senior leadership and external partners.
• Technical Oversight — Ensure engineering solutions meet performance, safety and regulatory standards.
• Agile Delivery — Operate within Agile squads, contributing to sprint planning and backlog prioritization.

Knowledge / Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Proven experience in project management within automotive or high‑tech engineering environments.
• Strong understanding of vehicle electrical architectures, ECUs, wiring systems and software integration.
• Proficient in CAD (CATIA / NX), PLM (Teamcenter) and JLR systems (WERS, RMDV).

In return for bringing your expertise to our business we offer a competitive salary along with excellent benefits including:

• Pension Scheme – We match employee contribution up to 5% of salary.
• 25 Days’ Holiday.
• Private Health Care.
• Tata Jaguar Land Rover Privilege Scheme – up to 20% off new JLR vehicles.
• Group Income Protection.
• Health Assured – Employee Assistance Program.
• Group Life Assurance.
• Health Shield – Private Health Cash Plan.

If you are passionate about bringing innovation to the projects you work on and want to join a global company, then this is the place for you.

Tata Technologies : Engineering a better world.