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Project Engineer Lead

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United Kingdomfull_timeVerifiedPosted 10 Nov 2026

About the role

Project Engineer Lead
South West  (Hybrid Working)
Full Time
 
Are you an experienced Project Engineer, Engineering Project Manager or Technical Lead looking to work on complex infrastructure projects within a major regulated engineering environment?
 
We're seeking a Project Engineering Lead who has experience in delivering projects within regulated sectors such as Defence, Maritime, Nuclear, Infrastructure, Rail, Aerospace or Utilities. The role is to coordinate the delivery of multidisciplinary engineering projects across a complex infrastructure programme. You'll work closely with customers, stakeholders, suppliers and technical teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and to specification.
 
What You'll Be Doing

Leading engineering projects through the full lifecycle.
Coordinating multidisciplinary teams and technical stakeholders.
Managing scope, schedule, risks and project deliverables.
Supporting design reviews, engineering governance and decision-making.
Acting as the key interface between customers, engineers and suppliers.
Identifying and developing future project opportunities. 
What our client is looking for

Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent in Engineering, Project Management or a related discipline.
Experience delivering projects within regulated sectors such as Defence, Maritime, Nuclear, Infrastructure, Rail, Aerospace or Utilities.
Understanding of project lifecycle management and stakeholder engagement.
Strong communication, leadership and problem-solving skills.
APM PMQ, PRINCE2, PMP or similar qualification (or working towards). 
Desirable

NEC4 contract experience.
Design and construction project exposure.
Systems Engineering or systems-thinking experience.
Experience within industrial facilities or infrastructure environments. 
Why Apply?
Work on nationally significant engineering infrastructure programmes.
Join a collaborative, high-performing project team.
Excellent career development opportunities.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
 
Interested? Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion

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