Project Engineering Lead

Project Engineering Lead/Technical Project Manager

Location: Northamptonshire, UK (Hybrid role - 3 days in office, 2 days remote)

Salary: circa £65,000 - £70,000

Job Summary:

As a Project Engineering Lead/Technical Project Manager for a leading technology company, you will be part of a diverse team making an impact in New Product Introduction (NPI) and Revenue Generating Projects within specialized technology markets. You'll be joining a small, dynamic team that develops world-beating products. The role involves line managing a team of 9 engineers and being responsible for project management of engineering initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support resource planning for Engineering Initiatives
• Project Management of key Engineering projects
• Report project status to senior management
• Line management of Engineering resources and contractors
• Manage external design houses and subcontractors
• Own and report on Engineering's Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Support implementation of processes and new software tools
• Serve as Engineering point of contact for various departments
• Represent Engineering in Sales Order Acknowledgement

Required Experience and Skills:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in an equivalent role
• Experience in delivering technical projects and products
• Project Management skills
• Line Management experience (or strong aspirations for people management responsibilities)
• Experience working in an ISO 9001 environment
• Appreciation of Engineering tasks

Preferred Experience:

• Minimum 7 years' experience in an equivalent role
• Understanding of the company's product portfolio
• Experience in defense or aviation industry
• Experience reporting to Senior Management
• AMP, Prince2 or similar certification

Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Engineering or relevant subject (or equivalent work experience)

Security Clearance:

• Ability to obtain required security clearance

Work Environment:

• Hybrid working model (3 days in office, 2 days remote)
• Some remote work with international teams may be required
• Limited travel expected

Benefits:

• Annual bonus: 3-6% of salary
• 25 days holiday (plus option to buy 5 additional days via salary sacrifice)
• 5% company pension contribution (when employee contributes 5%)
• Life cover
• 40-hour working week

This role offers an opportunity to work in a fast-paced but rewarding environment on advanced technologies across exciting markets including defence and aviation.

Please apply now for immediate consideration.