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Lead Project Engineer

ATA Recruitment
Posted a day ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire NG1 5FS, England

Salary

£60,000 - £65,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The company is seeking a Lead Project Engineer in Derbyshire with a salary range of £60,000 to £65,000, plus additional benefits such as a profit share scheme and private healthcare.
  • The ideal candidate should have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and a minimum of 8 years of experience in mechanical design, preferably within the energy, oil & gas, or power generation sectors.
  • In this role, the engineer will oversee engineering delivery on high-value projects, ensuring compliance with design codes and customer expectations.
  • Responsibilities include leading design activities, coordinating with design engineers, and acting as the main technical point of contact for clients.
  • The position offers a stable working environment with opportunities for professional development, including a matched pension scheme and generous holiday allowance.

Lead Project Engineer

Derbyshire

Salary: £60,000 - £65,000

+ Profit Share scheme

+ Performance related bonus

+ Private Healthcare

The company:

Our client is a leader in providing engineered solutions to the energy and renewable energy sectors, Including those in Hydrogen, Carbon Capture and waste energy.

Their team designs and fabricates a variety of mechanical components, including Structural supports, Heat Exchanges, Housing enclosers, Exhaust systems, Ventilation and Ducting.

The UK arm of the business currently employs around 30 members of staff, with 50% of the team being Design and Projects Engineers.

Internationally, the company employs over 800 members of staff, largely across their Manufacturing sites in Europe.

As a business they are experiencing growth and a consistent large volume of incoming projects globally within growing industries, what has seen their turnover grow from £30 million in 2018, to £80 million in 2023.

The Role:

They’re now seeking an experienced Lead Project Engineer to take ownership of engineering delivery across high-value projects typically ranging from £500k to £4 million.

This is a key position within the business, where you will be the focal point for all engineering activity on a project. You’ll lead the design, analysis, and coordination of multidisciplinary engineering work, ensuring projects are technically robust, compliant with design codes, and meet customer expectations.

You won’t be producing 3D models or drawings yourself, instead, you’ll guide and review the technical work produced by others, lead client meetings, and ensure engineering quality from concept through to delivery.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Lead all engineering activities on assigned projects from enquiry through to delivery
  • Coordinate and check the work of design engineers and CAD teams (UK & Czech Republic)
  • Act as the main technical point of contact for customers, leading design and review meetings
  • Ensure design integrity and compliance with ASME VIII and EN 13445 standards
  • Perform and review hand calculations, pressure loss, thermal and structural analysis
  • Interpret customer datasheets and specifications to define functional and technical requirements
  • Produce engineering documentation, reports, and calculations to support design and manufacture
  • Liaise with third-party inspection and notified bodies as required
  • Support sales and estimating teams with enquiry design input at bid stage

What we’re looking for in a Lead Project Engineer:

  • Degree-qualified Mechanical Engineer (or equivalent)
  • Minimum 8 years’ experience within mechanical design, ideally in energy, oil & gas, or power generation sectors
  • Strong knowledge of pressure vessels, air handling systems, or large fabricated equipment
  • Hands-on experience reviewing technical specifications and performing hand calculations
  • Understanding of ASME and EN design codes
  • Excellent communication skills — confident leading technical discussions with clients
  • Proactive, organised, and comfortable taking full ownership of engineering delivery
  • Right to work in the UK and full driving licence

The Benefits:

  • Competitive salary £60,000 - £65,000 (DOE)
  • Profit Share Scheme + Performance Bonus
  • BUPA Private Healthcare (personal, extendable to family)
  • Matched Pension (up to 5%)
  • 24 days holiday + bank holidays (3 days taken at Christmas)
  • Standard working hours: 8:30am – 5:00pm, Monday to Friday
  • Stable and supportive team environment with ongoing professional development

How to Apply:

If you’re an experienced mechanical engineer looking to take full ownership of technically complex, high-value projects, and step up into a Lead Project Engineer position, then we’d love to hear from you.

Please send your CV to Matt Taylor at (url removed) or give me a call on (phone number removed)

ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation

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