Project Leader Engineering

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global company in automation and intralogistics seeks a Project Leader of Engineering to oversee complex projects in the UK. The role demands strong technical leadership and stakeholder management skills, offering an exciting opportunity for those looking to lead significant automation solutions. Join a collaborative culture and access cutting-edge technology as you drive project success.

Benefits

Clear development path

Collaborative culture

Access to latest tools and training

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading complex engineering projects in automation or intralogistics.
• Structured approach to planning and execution required.
• Experience with multidisciplinary team leadership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of engineering projects end-to-end.
• Manage project budgets and identify risks and opportunities.
• Ensure quality and performance meet customer requirements.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Technical Leadership

Communication

Commercial Acumen

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Controls Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Project Management Tools

Job description

Job Description

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

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

Industry: Automation & Intralogistics

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.