Project Leader Engineering

  • DAMICOR
  • Maidenhead, Berkshire
  • Sep 12, 2025
Full time Construction

Job Description

Project Leader (Engineering) - PermanentLocation: Heathrow Airport, LondonHybrid working: 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home Salary: £65,000pa - £70,000pa + benefitsBenefits: 28 days of annual leave (excluding bank holidays), Bupa medical cover, competitive pension plan Key experience snapshot:
  • Experience within material handling systems or experience working within a logistics process automation company
  • Qualified Project Management knowledge combined with proficient expertise within engineering projects, ideally within material handling systems (Electrical/Mechanical/LLC/HLC/Safety)
The RoleAs a Project Leader, you will take charge of complex, high-impact projects from concept to delivery. You'll manage multidisciplinary teams and work directly with clients, ensuring solutions are not only cutting-edge, but also on time, on budget, and aligned with our world-class engineering standards. Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead planning and execution of engineering projects, owning the full engineering project plan
  • Act as technical lead for internal and external teams, ensuring successful delivery
  • Control and manage project budgets, identifying risks, opportunities, and scope changes
  • Serve as a technical business partner to clients, overseeing the delivery of high-quality systems
  • Ensure health and safety requirements are analysed and implemented within designs
  • Continuously improve project delivery through best practices and process enhancements
What We're Looking For:
  • A degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Controls Engineering
  • Qualified Project Management knowledge combined with proficient expertise within engineering projects, ideally within material handling systems (Electrical/Mechanical/LLC/HLC/Safety)
  • Strategic thinker with the ability to see the big picture
  • Proven experience in leading complex engineering projects and multidisciplinary teams
  • Strong knowledge of project management tools and processes
  • Experience within material handling systems is a significant advantage
What You'll Get in Return
  • 28 days annual leave (plus public holidays)
  • Medical Cover
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Pension plan