Project Leader Engineering

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global market leader in intralogistics seeks a Project Leader of Engineering in the UK. You'll oversee the execution of large-scale automation projects, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful delivery from concept to commissioning. Ideal candidates are forward-thinking leaders with a degree in engineering and significant project management experience, ready to innovate and drive results.

Benefits

Collaborative, innovation-driven culture

Clear development path with leadership opportunities

Access to the latest tools and training

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex engineering projects.
• Strong technical and commercial acumen.
• Proficiency in modern project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of engineering projects.
• Manage technical solution delivery and project budgets.
• Ensure quality and safety compliance throughout project lifecycle.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project Management

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Controls Engineering

Tools

MS Office

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

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Job Description:

Project Leader Engineering – Intralogistics | UK-Based | Global Market Leader

Location: UK (Hybrid / Site-Based Travel as Needed)

Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent

Are you ready to take the lead on large-scale, high-impact automation engineering projects? Our client, a global market leader in intralogistics, is looking for a Project Leader of Engineering to join the UK team and shape the delivery of complex, innovative automation solutions.

What You’ll Do

As Project Leader Engineering, you will be at the heart of project execution—responsible for coordinating technical delivery, managing stakeholder expectations, and ensuring quality and safety from concept through to commissioning.

• Leading the planning and execution of engineering projects end-to-end
• Acting as a technical leader and partner, managing both internal and external multidisciplinary teams
• Controlling project budgets, identifying risks and opportunities, and reporting progress
• Managing the technical solution delivery, ensuring quality and performance meet customer requirements
• Driving health & safety compliance and design implementation
• Continuously improving project management processes and supporting best practices across the team

What They're Looking For

• A degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Controls Engineering
• Demonstrated experience leading complex engineering projects, ideally within material handling, automation, or intralogistics
• Strong technical and commercial acumen, with a structured approach to planning and execution
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience with multidisciplinary team leadership (Electrical/Mechanical/LLC/HLC/Safety)
• Proficient in MS Office and familiar with modern project management tools and techniques

Why Join?

• Work on large automation projects for industry-leading customers
• Be part of a collaborative, innovation-driven culture
• Clear development path with opportunities to lead and influence
• Access to the latest tools, tech, and training in intralogistics

If you’re a forward-thinking engineering leader, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or reach out directly to learn more.