Lead Engineer

Lead Engineer
£30,000 to £35,000 + 30 days holiday (inc bank), overtime, credit card
Leigh

Role Summary

The Lead Engineer will take technical ownership of engineering projects from design through installation, commissioning, and maintenance. This role is responsible for guiding engineering teams, ensuring technical excellence, and setting standards that deliver high-quality, dependable solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the technical design, implementation, and commissioning of systems and solutions.
• Mentor, train, and manage engineers & technicians; provide guidance on technical issues and on-site challenges.
• Establish, maintain, and improve best practices / engineering standards: quality, safety, reliability, documentation.
• Oversee maintenance and support operations to ensure systems remain fully operational and responsive to client issues.
• Work closely with design and project management teams to ensure designs are practical, cost-effective, and meet client needs.
• Coordinate with suppliers, subcontractors, and partners to procure hardware and collaborate on system integrations.
• Lead troubleshooting of technical issues, defining robust testing and QA procedures.
• Take ownership for schedules, resource allocation, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to specification.
• Contribute to continuous improvement: evaluate emerging technologies, tools, and methods to improve performance and efficiency.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Significant experience (e.g. 5–10 years) in engineering, systems design, and technical project delivery.
• Hands-on expertise with system hardware, integration, and commissioning.
• Strong understanding of system design principles: networking, power, cabling, and quality assurance.
• Proven track record of leading technical teams and mentoring junior engineers.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication skills, able to liaise with clients, project managers, and internal teams effectively.
• Organised and methodical, with a focus on safety, standards, and quality.
• Flexibility to travel and perform on-site work as required.

To Apply:

Send through your CV or call Karley at (phone number removed)

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