E3 Recruitment
Lead Project Engineer
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Lead Project Engineer
Global Engineering & Manufacturing Company
A leading global Engineering & Manufacturing organisation, with 75 years of experience, specialising as a supplier of choice to the Oil & Gas, Rail, Mining, and Energy industries, is seeking an experienced Lead Project Engineer to join its 2,000+ global workforce.
Location: Based in Bradford with ease of access from nearby towns and cities including Leeds, Dewsbury, Keighley, Pudsey, Halifax, Brighouse, and Shipley.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out detailed contract reviews and collaborate with Project Manager, Commercial, Estimating, and Procurement teams to ensure both technical and commercial requirements are understood and achievable.
- Lead comprehensive reviews of 3rd party supplier packages with Procurement, identifying risks, resolving issues, and ensuring full alignment with client specifications.
- Participate in and contribute to all design stages (initial, interim, final) while taking responsibility for the technical delivery and integration of 3rd party packages.
- Develop and coordinate engineering execution plans with suppliers and internal teams, ensuring seamless integration with wider project elements.
- Manage procurement activities by ensuring all packages and supporting documentation are complete, accurate, and issued on time in line with purchase order requirements.
- Control and verify all technical documentation (incoming and outgoing), ensuring accuracy, compliance with client standards, and timely submission to stakeholders.
- Provide ongoing technical, commercial, and coordination support to project teams, including stakeholder liaison, planning, prioritisation, and oversight of integrated design activities.
- Ensure supplier performance and compliance through regular meetings, inspections, FAT/SAT, and site visits, while supporting bid activities, supply chain development, training, and continuous improvement across the business.
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Requirements
Candidates should submit their CVs with the following qualifications and attributes:
- A strong technical background combined with commercial awareness, along with the ability to lead multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the confidence to engage effectively with clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
- A firm commitment to safety, quality, and duty of care in all aspects of project delivery.
- A proactive, results-driven mindset with resilience under pressure and a strong customer-focused approach.
- The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team while embracing change and driving continuous improvement.
Salary & Benefits
- £60,000 – £65,000 per annum +
- 15% bonus
- Attractive pension scheme
- 33 days annual leave
- Healthcare
- Life assurance
- Cycle to work scheme
- Monday to Friday (8am – 4pm) working hours
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