Project Lead

expand group; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

expand group is currently seeking a Project Lead to join a well-funded advanced technology company in Oxfordshire. This role involves leading the planning and delivery of complex engineering projects, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and managing project schedules and risks. A degree in Engineering or Physics is required, alongside experience in delivering complex projects. Professional project management certifications such as PRINCE2 or PMP are highly advantageous. This is a great opportunity in a growing company at the forefront of semiconductor technology.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading cross‑functional engineering teams.
• Strong experience delivering complex projects within engineering.
• Ability to manage risk and drive delivery in technically complex programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of complex engineering and product development projects.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across engineering, operations, and supply chain.
• Manage project schedules, milestones, risks, and change control processes.
• Facilitate discussions to resolve technical and delivery challenges.
• Act as the central point of coordination between functional teams and senior stakeholders.

Skills

Leading cross‑functional engineering teams

Managing risk

Project management

Education

Degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline

Tools

PRINCE2

PMP

APM

Job description

We are currently seeking a Project Lead to join one of our clients in Oxfordshire, who is a well funded advanced technology company designing and manufacturing highly complex equipment for the semiconductor industry. Operating within a matrix organisation, the Project Lead will coordinate engineering functions, facilitate key decision-making, and ensure projects remain aligned with timelines, resources, and technical objectives.

Experience in the semiconductor industry is not required, but rather proven experience leading cross‑functional engineering teams and managing risk across highly technical programmes.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of complex engineering and product development projects.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across engineering, operations, and supply chain.
• Manage project schedules, milestones, risks, and change control processes.
• Facilitate discussions that help engineering teams resolve technical and delivery challenges.
• Act as the central point of coordination between functional teams and senior stakeholders.
• Degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
• Strong experience delivering complex projects within engineering, R&D, or advanced manufacturing environments.
• Proven ability to manage risk and drive delivery in technically complex programmes.
• Professional project management certifications (PRINCE2, PMP, APM or similar) are highly advantageous.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an innovative and growing company, contributing to the development of world‑leading advanced semiconductor technology.

If this sounds like the next step in your career, please apply with your CV or reach out directly.