Senior Project Engineer

Hernshead Recruitment Ltd; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Senior Project Engineer in Hempstalls to lead multi-disciplinary projects in the MOD Sector. The ideal candidate has a degree in Electrical Engineering and a strong track record in project management. This role involves providing technical authority on electrical design, coordinating with teams, and mentoring junior engineers. Competitive compensation and opportunities for professional development are offered.

Qualifications

• Degree (BEng/MEng) in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, Software Engineering or similar.
• Strong track record in managing complex engineering projects.
• Knowledge of system integration, testing, validation and verification.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary engineering projects from concept to delivery.
• Provide technical authority on electrical design and embedded systems.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to drive project success.

Skills

Leadership

Technical authority on electrical design

Project management

System integration

Communication

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Are you a forward-thinking engineer with a passion for innovation and delivering complex technical solutions? We are looking for a Senior Project Engineer with deep expertise in electrical systems and embedded/software engineering to lead end-to-end project development across the next generation of products.

You'll be working on exciting projects across the MOD Sector establishing and building relations with some of the biggest names in Defence Manufacturing!

Job Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary engineering projects from concept to delivery
• Provide technical authority on electrical design, embedded systems, control software and system architecture
• Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to drive project success
• Produce engineering documentation, project plans, risk assessments and technical reports
• Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of technical excellence
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety requirements and certification processes
• Troubleshoot, analyse and resolve high-level technical challenges

Experience required

• Degree (BEng/MEng) in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, Software Engineering or similar
• Strong track record in managing complex engineering projects
• Knowledge of system integration, testing, validation and verification
• Ability to lead teams, influence stakeholders and communicate technical detail clearly
• Able to obtain Security Clearance