Lead Engineer

Our client is seeking a Lead Engineer for a landmark infrastructure project to provide critical support to the Engineering Manager in delivering this development. The role involves managing design reviews and technical queries in collaboration with experts, ensuring compliance with reservoir safety standards and contractual timelines. The Lead Engineer will oversee specific engineering work packages, act as the technical lead on smaller project components, and ensure the availability of accurate data for contractors. Additionally, the role requires engagement with internal teams and stakeholders to secure alignment on solutions, as well as contributing to the development of improved engineering assurance systems and processes.

This role will require you to utilise all your technical skills and experience to oversee technical queries, open actions and ongoing issues whilst engaging stakeholders and the client to resolve problems.

You will need to have a solid understanding of the project and lookahead to ensure delivery, whilst liaising with stakeholders and Main Works Contractors ensuring the deign team are on track and in alignment.

Robust collaboration and team skills alongside effective communication and strong technical capability are required to drive the project forward and meet design and delivery deadlines.

What do you need

• High competency in Excel/PowerPoint/Word/Teams
• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering related field of study
• Experience of design management
• Right to work in the UK

What can you expect

• Basic salary £70k to £90k DoE
• Non-contractual bonus related to company performance of up to 6% basic salary
• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Flexible working opportunities
• Professional Development
• Pension – up to 15% employer contribution
• Enhanced family friendly leave
• Life assurance
• Private medical insurance and employee assistance