Project Leader Engineering

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global market player in intralogistics is seeking a Project Leader of Engineering based in the UK. In this role, you will oversee large-scale automation projects, coordinating technical teams and ensuring project delivery aligns with quality and safety standards. Candidates should possess a degree in relevant engineering fields, with substantial experience in project management and technical leadership. This position offers a collaborative culture and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Access to latest tools, tech, and training in intralogistics

Clear development path with leadership opportunities

Collaborative, innovation-driven culture

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex engineering projects, ideally in automation or intralogistics.
• Strong technical and commercial acumen.
• Experience with multidisciplinary team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Leading the planning and execution of engineering projects end-to-end.
• Controlling project budgets, identifying risks and reporting progress.
• Managing technical solution delivery to meet customer requirements.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Technical Leadership

Health & Safety Compliance

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Controls Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Project Management Tools

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? 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, are 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 huge 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.