Project Leader Engineering

Proactive Global; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Proactive Global is seeking a Project Leader Engineering in London Heathrow to drive complex engineering projects. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, collaborate with customers and external partners, and ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

The role requires a degree in engineering, experience with automated/integrated systems, strong planning, risk and budget management, and excellent communication. A professional registration pathway is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering or related field.
• Experience delivering complex engineering projects in dynamic, operationally critical environments balancing customer requirements, technical performance, safety and objectives.
• Experience with automated or complex integrated systems such as baggage handling, material handling, industrial automation, logistics & distribution automation, manufacturing systems, transportation infrastructure.
• Strong ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to balance detailed technical decisions with wider project, operational, customer, and business objectives.
• Working knowledge of engineering project management principles including planning & scheduling, risk management, scope control, stakeholder management, and budget management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other standard project planning/reporting tools.
• Professionally accredited engineer or willingness to work towards professional registration.

Responsibilities

• Support and promote a safety-first culture, embedding health and safety into designs from the outset.
• Lead multidisciplinary internal and external engineering teams, providing clear technical direction and accountability to deliver projects.
• Create and maintain clear, achievable engineering project plans that support collaboration and transparency.
• Provide technical leadership to multidisciplinary teams, fostering an inclusive and supportive environment.
• Manage engineering budgets by identifying risks and opportunities and supporting informed decisions.
• Own and manage delivery of technical solutions to meet performance, quality, safety and customer requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering and project management practices.

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Risk management

Planning & scheduling

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Degree in Controls Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

MS Office

Project planning tools

Job description

Project Leader Engineering

Reports to: Senior Project Manager Engineering

Location: London Heathrow

Contract Type: Permanent

Introduction to the Role

As a Project Leader Engineering, you will play a key role in delivering complex engineering projects within a collaborative and supportive environment. You will work closely with engineering project management teams, customers, and external partners to ensure high-quality technical solutions are delivered safely, sustainably, and on time.

This role offers the opportunity to develop technical leadership skills while contributing to projects with real-world impact. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences and support ongoing learning and professional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and promote a safety-first culture, ensuring technical health and safety considerations are embedded into designs from the outset.
• Lead multidisciplinary internal and external engineering teams, providing clear technical direction and accountability to achieve successful project delivery.
• Create and maintain clear, achievable engineering project plans that support collaboration and transparency.
• Provide technical leadership to multidisciplinary teams, fostering an inclusive and supportive team environment.
• Manage engineering budgets by identifying risks and opportunities and supporting informed decision-making.
• Own and manage the delivery of technical solutions, ensuring systems are designed, integrated, and delivered to meet agreed performance, quality, safety, and customer requirements.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering and project management practices, sharing knowledge and supporting the wider engineering community.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree qualified (or equivalent experience) in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience delivering complex engineering projects within dynamic, operationally critical environments, balancing customer requirements, technical performance, safety, and project objectives.
• Experience working with automated or complex integrated systems such as:
  • Baggage Handling Systems
  • Material Handling Systems
  • Industrial Automation
  • Logistics & Distribution Automation
  • Manufacturing Systems
  • Transportation Infrastructure
• Strong ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Capable of balancing detailed technical decision-making with wider project, operational, customer, and business objectives.
• Working knowledge of engineering project management principles, including:
  • Planning & Scheduling
  • Risk Management
  • Scope Control
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Budget Management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other standard project planning/reporting tools.
• Professionally accredited engineer or willing to work towards professional registration.

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.