Lead Engineer / Planner

In this role, you will lead the definition of project scope, develop detailed schedules and deliverables, and help ensure the successful execution of engineering solutions from planning through to delivery. You will work closely with project managers, engineering leaders, product teams, and senior stakeholders to monitor progress, manage milestones, and maintain alignment across multiple projects.

Candidates must hold Sole UK Citizenship due to Security Clearance requirements.

Define and develop schedules for complex engineering projects

Oversee the monitoring and follow-up of multiple projects

Align project plans and objectives with senior stakeholders

Define and maintain strategic KPIs for the engineering area

Establish control over project milestones by identifying main product and system parts

Review project scope in detail, focusing on deliverables and required activities

Create the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) with Project Manager and Engineering Leader involvement

Develop detailed project schedules based on activity definition, duration, and sequencing

Use project management tools such as MS Project, Primavera, Excel, and Smartsheet

Identify critical path activities and recommend solutions with Product/Project Managers and Lead Engineers

Coordinate and control engineering activities, ensuring alignment with product leaders

Collaborate with product leaders to incorporate requirements and expectations into project planning and execution

Monitor planned vs. actual progress through internal interfaces

Incorporate schedule changes and assess the impact of Change Orders

Support the planning and introduction of new products to the market

Uphold EHS and QMS standards, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and internal procedures

Sole UK Citizenship and SC Clearance eligibility

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field

Strong experience in engineering activity planning

Proven experience in project management and team leadership

Knowledge of project management methodologies such as PMI, Agile, or Lean

Strong negotiation, conflict management, and decision-making skills

Knowledge of rotary machines and/or make-to-order projects preferred

Ability to identify key product/system parts to establish milestone control

Proficiency in MS Project and/or Primavera , plus intermediate to advanced Excel

Experience in cost and budget analysis

Knowledge of electrical, industrial, and power systems

ERP/SAP experience

Fluent English

Willingness to travel

Challenging and exciting projects

A flexible working environment where work-life balance matters

Attractive compensation

Flexible benefits tailored to your personal needs, including: Employer pension contribution Income protection Private Health Insurance Life Assurance

Employer pension contribution

Income protection

Private Health Insurance

Life Assurance

26 days’ vacation plus bank holidays

This is a fantastic opportunity for an engineer looking to broaden their career into a more strategic, project-focused role while contributing to the delivery of impactful engineering solutions.

If you’re driven, organised, and ready to shape the success of complex projects, we’d love to hear from you.