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361 lead engineer jobs found

04 Mar, 2026  
Lead Engineer
Lead Engineer Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 Location: Littlehampton, West Sussex Shift: Days (Monday to Friday) A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead Engineer to join a market leading industrial manufacturing business in the Littlehampton area. The business is currently going through a fantastic period and therefore need to recruit a Lead Engineer to cope with the increased production. This is a great chance for the right Lead Engineer to join a business that invests in its engineers and provides excellent training and development. Skills required for the Lead Engineer: Multi Skilled Mechanical Bias Minimum Level 3 Engineering Qualification Manufacturing background Coordination experience (Scheduling or Projects) The Lead Engineer will benefit from: Working for a growing business that invests in engineers Excellent Training and development programs Handsome benefits package If you are interested in this role and feel that you...
Engineering

West Sussex, UK
04 Mar, 2026  
Ruby on Rails Lead Engineer
Canada Life UK has helped individuals, families and businesses secure their financial futures for over 120 years. We are evolving into a more modern, customer-centric, and engineering-led organisation. As we modernise our IT estate and shifting our focus towards cloud, SaaS/PaaS, and product-centric delivery models, we are creating engineering excellence and empowered teams. Job Purpose We are now looking for a Lead Engineer to provide hands on technical leadership within our Home Finance product engineering team - the team responsible for the systems that power our mortgage origination and servicing capabilities. Why join us? Shape the future of Home Finance - You will lead the technical evolution of our bespoke Ruby on Rails based mortgage origination and servicing platform, designing modern, resilient and scalable solutions. Our bespoke mortgage system is built using Ruby on Rails, MySQL & JavaScript. True empowerment and autonomy - You will be in a hands on role...
United Kingdom
04 Mar, 2026  
Ruby on Rails Lead Engineer
Canada Life UK has helped individuals, families and businesses secure their financial futures for over 120 years. We are evolving into a more modern, customer-centric, and engineering-led organisation. As we modernise our IT estate and shifting our focus towards cloud, SaaS/PaaS, and product-centric delivery models, we are creating engineering excellence and empowered teams. Job Purpose We are now looking for a Lead Engineer to provide hands on technical leadership within our Home Finance product engineering team - the team responsible for the systems that power our mortgage origination and servicing capabilities. Why join us? Shape the future of Home Finance - You will lead the technical evolution of our bespoke Ruby on Rails based mortgage origination and servicing platform, designing modern, resilient and scalable solutions. Our bespoke mortgage system is built using Ruby on Rails, MySQL & JavaScript. True empowerment and autonomy - You will be in a hands on role...
Bristol, UK
04 Mar, 2026  
Electrical Lead Engineer - £49,000 - Blackheath
To Apply for this Job Click Here Electrical Lead Engineer - £49,000 - Blackheath Location: Blackheath Salary: £49,000 per annum Hours: Monday to Friday (Days) 8am-5pm We are partnering with a well-established client who is seeking an experienced Electrical Lead Engineer to take a senior role in overseeing electrical operations across a large private site located in Blackheath. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a team, manage PPMs, reactive maintenance, and ensure the smooth operation of all electrical systems. The company is known for investing in its employees, offering clear career progression, and fostering a supportive and professional work culture. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage the electrical engineering team, providing guidance and support Oversee planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across all electrical systems Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, health & safety standards, and best practices...
Engineering

Surrey, UK
04 Mar, 2026  
Electrical Lead Engineer - £49,000 - Bethnal Green
Overview Electrical Lead Engineer - £49,000 - Bethnal Green Location: Bethnal Green Salary: £49,000 per annum Hours: Monday to Friday (Days) 8am-5pm We are partnering with a well-established client who is seeking an experienced Electrical Lead Engineer to take a senior role in overseeing electrical operations across a large site in Bethnal Green. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a team, manage PPMs, reactive maintenance, and ensure the smooth operation of all electrical systems. The company is known for investing in its employees, offering clear career progression, and fostering a supportive and professional work culture. Responsibilities Lead and manage the electrical engineering team, providing guidance and support Oversee planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across all electrical systems Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, health & safety standards, and best practices Manage BMS (Building Management System) and Head End...
Engineering

London, UK
04 Mar, 2026  
Cloud Operations Lead Engineer
Role: Cloud Operations Lead Engineer Location: Cheltenham ? Salary: Competitive salary and package dependent on experience?+ shift work Career Level: We are hiring at Specialist level Please Note: Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory BPSS and SC security clearance which requires 5 years continuous UK address history (typically including no periods of 30 consecutive days or more spent outside of the UK) and declaration of being a British passport holder with no dual nationalism at the point of application. Note: The above information relates to a specific client requirement Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business...
Gloucestershire, UK
04 Mar, 2026  
Ruby on Rails Lead Engineer
Location: London, Potters Bar, Bristol or Isle of Man (Hybrid working options available) Canada Life UK has helped individuals, families and businesses secure their financial futures for over 120 years. We are evolving into a more modern, customer-centric, and engineering-led organisation. As we modernise our IT estate and shifting our focus towards cloud, SaaS/PaaS, and product-centric delivery models, we are creating engineering excellence and empowered teams. Job Purpose We are now looking for a Lead Engineer to provide hands on technical leadership within our Home Finance product engineering team - the team responsible for the systems that power our mortgage origination and servicing capabilities. Why join us? Shape the future of Home Finance - You will lead the technical evolution of our bespoke Ruby on Rails based mortgage origination and servicing platform, designing modern, resilient and scalable solutions. Our bespoke mortgage system is built...
London, UK
04 Mar, 2026  
Lead Engineer (Drives Specialist)
Lead Engineer; Drives Permanent UK based; office and project travel Do you have experience leading drive and control system projects? Have you taken ownership of functional safety and technical delivery? Are you comfortable supervising engineers and signing off design work? What's in it for you Excellent Salary £6K car allowance 10% bonus 5% pension Life assurance 3x salary 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Private medical Flexible working and development programme What will you be doing? Lead delivery of engineering activities across drive and control system projects Own the functional safety lifecycle and technical compliance Supervise and mentor engineers and external resources Review and verify design documentation and technical deliverables Work with Project Managers on programme, cost and risk Produce and approve electrical and controls design documentation including FDS, SRS, SLD and cause and effect Oversee PLC, HMI, SCADA and drive software design...
Engineering

Shropshire, UK
04 Mar, 2026  
Lead Engineer - Protection Systems
MERITUS are recruiting for a Lead Engineer specialising in Protection Systems to join our multi-national energy and nuclear client. LEAD ENGINEER - PROTECTION SYSTEMS - £NEG - TWO STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESS - STONE, STAFFORDSHIRE OR GLASGOW, SCOTLAND (HYBRID WORKING OPTIONS AVAILABLE) - RELOCATE TO UK! - 12 MONTH CONTRACT - INSIDE IR35 A leading engineering organisation is seeking experienced Lead Engineers in Protection Systems with a strong track record in the UK Transmission and Distribution sector. As part of a dedicated Protection and Control team, you will be responsible for the design, development, and delivery of protection systems for clients across the UK's energy infrastructure. This role requires both deep technical expertise and strong leadership skills. You will guide engineering teams, mentor junior staff, and contribute to the successful delivery of high-quality protection solutions that meet client, industry, and regulatory standards. Key...
Engineering

Staffordshire, UK
04 Mar, 2026  
Lead Engineer
Role: Lead Engineer / Maintenance Team Leader (70% management & 30% hands on - biased to management) Salary: £49,000 to £52,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus benefits and opportunities for further progression and training opportunities Hours: 4 on 4 off days Location: Commutable from Anstey, Glenfield, Leicester, Groby and surrounding areas Company We are currently recruiting for a Lead Engineer / Maintenance Team Leader to work within a large industrial company at one of their automated factories. A flagship site for this company who have just recently had £6million invested into new machinery. You will benefit from managing a friendly and loyal team of 14 Engineers working in this fast paced environment. You will also benefit from opportunities to gain further qualifications, developing more skills and building a career within this large company. Responsibilities Reporting into the Engineering Manager, your role is to oversee all maintenance and...
Engineering

Leicestershire, UK
04 Mar, 2026  
Lead Engineer Electrical
Lead Engineer Electrical Bias - Prestigious Static Site Contract: Permanent We are seeking an experienced Lead Engineer to take ownership of a prestigious static site set within a stunning estate on the banks of the River Thames near Marlow. This is an excellent opportunity for an electrically biased, technically confident engineer who enjoys leading by example and ensuring a safe, efficient, high-quality site operation. The Role As the Lead Engineer, you will: Oversee and deliver engineering operations across a high-profile static site Bring strong electrical expertise with a practical multi-skilled approach Maintain compliance, safety, and high engineering standards Work proactively to ensure the site runs reliably and efficiently Act as the key technical point of contact, fostering a positive client relationship (client remains confidential) What We're Looking For We'd love to hear from professionals who are: Electrically biased with solid...
Engineering

Buckinghamshire, UK
04 Mar, 2026  
Lead Engineer / Vehicle Technician SC Cleared
Lead Engineer / Vehicle Technician (SC Cleared)£300 - £400 per day outside IR35Based in Coventry6 month contract Are you experienced working on any type of vehicle, including military, civilian, foklifts, trucks or similar, and holding a recent SC clearance, looking for an Outside IR35 role working on a specialist MOD / Military contract?This company are a specialised manufacturer of military vehicles and protection devices for the MOD. Due to the acquisition of some exciting new contracts they are looking for a Lead Engineer who can start ASAP.You will be responsible for building and integration of specialist military vehicles as well as the refurbishment of old vehicles to bring them up to current standards.This role would suit someone looking for a contract role Outside IR35, 6 months with prior experience working hands on with any type of vehicle. You should also have current or recent SC clearance to be eligible. The Role: 08:00-16:35 (Mon-Thu) 08:00-15:10 (Fri)...
Warwickshire, UK
04 Mar, 2026  
Lead Engineer-Gas Distribution Networks
Lead Engineer-Gas Distribution Networks Home/Field Based covering a Midlands Patch-(Stoke, Birmingham,Oxford) £48000-£57000 plus car/car allowance plus superb pension plus 25 days leave 37.5 Hours Monday - Friday plus standby rota for emergencies Are you an experienced Utilities/Gas Engineer, with experience of operation and maintenance activities, on gas distribution networks?If so, this is a fantastic opportunity for a permanent role, covering a regional patch, for a large, national utilities infrastructure provider. The company have a superb reputation both for professionalism and for how they look after and progress their staff. This is a senior and responsible role offering autonomy and the chance to work regionally rather than nationally. The Role Full time, permanent field based role covering a Midlands patch for a large utilities company. Ensure gas network assets are maintained and operated satisfactorily including undertaking audits and site inspections Team...
Staffordshire, UK
04 Mar, 2026  
Lead Engineer (Security Clearance Required)
Are you an experienced Lead Engineer with existing UK Security Clearance looking to make a meaningful impact? This is your opportunity to join a global leader in the defence industry, contributing to cutting-edge military vehicle systems that protect those who protect us. As a Lead Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping innovative, mission-critical solutions within a secure environment that values technical excellence and career growth. What You Will Do • Take full technical ownership of assigned vehicle system projects, ensuring all solutions meet customer specifications, regulatory requirements, and rigorous quality and safety standards.• Lead engineering activities from concept development through validation, balancing performance, manufacturability, reliability, and through-life support.• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams-including the Chief Engineer and Project Managers-to resolve complex technical challenges and manage engineering change.• Support...
Engineering

Warwickshire, UK
04 Mar, 2026  
2nd Line Lead Engineer - Incident & Service Delivery
A leading technology company in the United Kingdom is looking for a 2nd Line Lead Engineer to oversee the organisation and management of core services. The successful candidate will ensure all incidents are resolved in adherence with service level agreements. This role includes responsibilities such as guiding 2nd Line Engineers, handling major incidents, and providing excellent customer service. The position offers a competitive salary range between £47,600 and £61,000, along with various benefits including a contributory pension scheme and private medical insurance.
Engineering

Cambridgeshire, UK
04 Mar, 2026  
Lead Engineer
The Hampshire Clinic Hospital 37.5 Hours & Permanent Salary: Competitive plus Benefits (depending on level of experience, training and qualification) The Hampshire Clinic is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country. We have an opportunity for a Lead Engineer to join our team of staff in the Maintenance Department. This is a Full time role for 37.5 hours a week. The successful candidate must reside in or near the area, as the position is based at the hospital. Duties of this role include: The provision of Engineering Maintenance and breakdown support to the hospital. Management and reporting of R & M budgets, reviewing and commenting as appropriate. Management of Environment and energy reduction Provide competent Technical, Health, Safety and Environmental support &...
Hampshire, UK
04 Mar, 2026  
2nd Line Lead Engineer
2nd Line Lead Engineer Location: Huntingdon, UK Clearance: High - DV 'Developed Vetting' UNLEASH YOUR POTENTIAL You will provide a crucial role in the organising and management of core services. As lead engineer you will ensure that all incidents and issues are resolved in line with SLAs. Line management and tasking allocation responsibilities for all 2nd Line Engineers fall under your purview, with direction for priorities provided by the Technical Operations Lead. Managing Second line technical support Responsible for the allocation of workforce and resources to allow issues to be resolved across several IT Domains. Coordinate the prioritisation of tasking to achieve larger elements of work to be completed efficiently and on time. Encourage and guide 2nd Line Engineers in their careers, to grow and improve their skills. Maintain and grow trust and confidence with customers, ensuring customers feel respected and understood. Carry out escalation of...
Cambridgeshire, UK
04 Mar, 2026  
Founding Lead Engineer, Agentic SRE - London
A leading tech company is seeking a Founding Lead Engineer to architect and build the core alert investigation pipeline in London. Candidates should have 5+ years of professional software engineering experience with proven product delivery capabilities. This role emphasizes backend systems and the opportunity to work at an early-stage startup. Salary ranges from £80,000 to £125,000, with Visa sponsorship available. Join a dynamic team focused on innovative solutions in AI and cloud technologies.
Engineering

England, UK
04 Mar, 2026  
Lead Engineer - R&D Pipeline
As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose - all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People. Your role: Lead Engineer - R&D PipelineHistorically, the role of IT has been to provide a reliable ecosystem to run the business, drive efficiencies and reduce costs. These areas remain integral, however, driven by the quickening pace of innovation, IT must evolve, proactively partnering with the business to enable new digital business models that power new types of customer engagement. our engineer roles bring adaptive set of skills covering Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Commercial-of-the-Shelf (CotS) and/or Custom Developed applications. The role is part of our software engineering team established to deliver Engineering expertise to business facing products...
Hampshire, UK
04 Mar, 2026  
Lead Engineer
To Apply for this Job Click Here Lead Engineer - Building Services (London, UK) I am seeking a skilled and experienced Lead Engineer to join one of our prestigious clients' sites. In this role, based in The City of London, you will primarily oversee maintenance tasks across a large critical complex of buildings. You will spend your day focusing on leadership and seniority duties, with the flexibility to perform hands-on PPM (Planned Preventative Maintenance) and reactive maintenance tasks on M&E and building systems. Responsibilities: Lead and manage the day-to-day activities within the engineering team and contractors, ensuring all tasks are completed to a high standard. Perform delegated PPM and reactive maintenance tasks when required, ensuring all work is carried out safely and efficiently. Monitor and track KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) to ensure service delivery meets or exceeds contract requirements. Ensure Service Level Agreements (SLAs) are...
London, UK
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