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452 lead engineer jobs found

06 Mar, 2026  
Lead Engineer - Heritage Site & Facilities Manager
A leading facilities management company is seeking a Lead Engineer responsible for delivering technical and maintenance services at a high-footfall venue in Birmingham. This role requires hands-on technical support and management of supplier contracts, ensuring compliance and operational excellence. The ideal candidate should have experience in technical contract management and knowledge of facilities management. This position offers a varied shift pattern, including weekends.
England, UK
06 Mar, 2026  
Lead Engineer
Job Title: Lead Engineer Location: Coventry, UK Core Hours: 08:00-16:35 (Mon-Thu) 08:00-15:10 (Fri). Vacancy Type: Full-time, 6 month Contract and onsite Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum FTC OR £350 - £375 per day contract (subject to experience) About the role We're looking for immediately available Lead Engineers to play a critical role in delivering the next generation of military vehicle systems. This is an exciting opportunity to join NP Aerospace at a time of significant growth, supporting global vehicle programmes, and future mobility developments with international defence partners. You'll thrive in this role if you're passionate about innovative engineering, technically credible across electro mechanical systems, and motivated by delivering solutions that directly protect those who protect us. If you're ready to shape the future of protected mobility and make a genuine real world impact, this could be the perfect role for you. Contract Options We're offering...
Engineering

Warwickshire, UK
06 Mar, 2026  
Lead Engineer
About The Company OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering. Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment. About The Role Shift Pattern: Varied, including 1 in 3 weekends. The Lead Engineer is responsible for the effective delivery of all technical, maintenance, and facilities management services across the SEA LIFE Centre Birmingham. This includes managing supplier contracts, ensuring statutory and heritage compliance, overseeing planned and reactive maintenance, and supporting the operational excellence of the site. The role requires balancing the needs of a modern, high footfall...
Engineering

England, UK
06 Mar, 2026  
Principal/Lead Engineer
Role Overview We're looking for a Principal/Lead Engineer to work on a Simulation Game. This is a highly hands on role, with more than ninety percent of your time spent directly in the build. In this role, you're responsible for leading technical strategy, execution and eventually a small team of engineers. You'll contribute to and strengthen the ambition of our internally developed simulation games, spanning prototyping to pipelines to long term engine decisions, balancing velocity with stability, enabling fast iteration and clean, maintainable systems. You'll work closely with a small, multidisciplinary team to build imaginative and replayable simulation games that connect with players, always balancing believability with fun. Key Responsibilities 1 - Lead Engineering You're responsible for the engineering of our game and taking a design vision and turning it into reality. You'll need to be a versatile, hands on engineer with great gameplay and architectural sensibilities,...
Engineering

London, UK
06 Mar, 2026  
Lead Engineer (Electrical)
Lead Engineer (Electrical) £50,000 - £53,000 + Training + Progression + Double Days + Company Benefits Humbie Are you an Electrical Supervisor looking for a role within a long-established and rapidly growing manufacturer that will offer you long-term stability, technical challenge and the opportunity to drive continuous improvement across a large-scale industrial site? On offer is the opportunity to j
Engineering

East Lothian, UK
06 Mar, 2026  
Lead Engineer
Lead Engineer Security Integration Hybrid London office and site based two days per week £50,000 to £55,000 basic salary plus overtime, travel time and London travel paid Overview Are you a senior security engineer ready to step into a lead role where you can still stay hands on, while overseeing quality, standards and delivery across major integration projects? We are working with a well established and growing security integrator who are looking to appoint a Lead Engineer to support and oversee high value security integration projects across the UK, with a strong focus on a flagship central London client and a project spend exceeding £1m. This role sits above the delivery engineers and alongside project managers, acting as the technical authority on site and ensuring installations are delivered to the highest standard. The Role This is a true lead engineer position, combining hands on technical involvement with senior oversight. You will be visible on site, guiding...
Engineering

London, UK
06 Mar, 2026  
Maintenance Lead Engineer
Maintenance Lead Engineer Wolverhampton £45,000 an array of benefits including bonus and flexible hours The Beneftis for the lead maintenance engineer: On-call payments for any out-of-hours callout work Generous bonus scheme based on the performance of the Company, paying out in July and December Secure employment with a longstanding supportive business with opportunity for advancement click apply for full job details
Engineering

West Midlands, UK
06 Mar, 2026  
Lead Engineer / Vehicle Technician (SC Cleared)
Lead Engineer / Vehicle Technician (SC Cleared) £300 - £400 per day outside IR35 Based in Coventry 6 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...
Warwickshire, UK
06 Mar, 2026  
Senior Mechanical Lead Engineer: HVAC, PPM & Team Lead
A leading engineering firm in Hammersmith is seeking an experienced Mechanical Lead Engineer to oversee mechanical operations. This role involves leading a team, managing maintenance tasks, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate has a strong background in mechanical engineering and proven leadership skills. The position offers a competitive salary of £50,000 per annum alongside career progression opportunities.
Engineering

England, UK
06 Mar, 2026  
Electrical Construction Lead Engineer - Nuclear EPC
A leading energy company is seeking an Electrical Construction Lead Engineer for the Hinkley Point 'C' nuclear project in Bristol. The role involves ensuring safety during pre-construction, planning electrical activities, and delivering project objectives. Candidates should have a Master's in Electrical Engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience. Fluent English is required. Strong adaptability and a collaborative spirit are essential for success in this high-profile project.
Engineering

Gloucestershire, UK
06 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,...
Engineering

Shropshire, UK
06 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...
Hertfordshire, UK
06 Mar, 2026  
Lead Engineer
Lead Engineer West End, London- FM Service Provider £52,000 per annum CBW are currently recruiting for a Lead Engineer to oversee a large, high-profile estate based in West End, London. This role sits within a leading Facilities Maintenance company and involves working alongside a large, established team of electrical and mechanical engineers, providing leadership, guidance, and day-to-day suppor click apply for full job details
Engineering

London, UK
06 Mar, 2026  
Lead Engineer, Reference Data & SecMaster - Scale & Innovate
A leading financial technology firm is seeking a Lead Engineer to oversee firmwide reference data and security master products. This critical role aims to drive innovation and excellence in reference data solutions. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of experience in the financial services industry and a strong leadership background. Responsibilities include strategic leadership, architectural oversight, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Join an environment that values collaboration and innovation.
Engineering

London, UK
06 Mar, 2026  
Lead Engineer - Secure Vehicle Systems (UK SC)
A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Lead Engineer in Coventry, UK. This role involves taking ownership of technical vehicle system projects within the defense industry. The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering, experience in defense, aerospace, or automotive environments, and hold current UK Security Clearance (SC). This position offers the chance to shape innovative solutions that protect those who protect us, within a collaborative culture focused on technical excellence.
Engineering

Warwickshire, UK
06 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....
Engineering

Warwickshire, UK
06 Mar, 2026  
Mechanical Lead Engineer - £50,000 - Hammersmith
To Apply for this Job Click Here Mechanical Lead Engineer - £50,000 - Hammersmith Location: Hammersmith Salary: £50,000 per annum Hours: Monday to Friday (Days) We are partnering with a well-established client who is seeking an experienced Mechanical Lead Engineer to take a senior role in overseeing mechanical operations across a large site in Hammersmith. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a team, manage PPMs, reactive maintenance, and ensure the smooth operation of all mechanical 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 mechanical engineering team, providing guidance and support Oversee planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across all mechanical systems Maintain and optimize HVAC plant, boilers, pumps, VAV/VRV systems, and water treatment equipment Ensure compliance...
Engineering

England, UK
05 Mar, 2026  
Lead Engineer - DES Model Engineer
Lead Engineer - DES Model Engineer Location: Gaydon Contract: Inside IR35 Role Summary The DES Model Engineer is responsible for leading the Discrete Event Simulation (DES) function across vehicle or system programmes within Manufacturing Engineering. You will model production process flow from concept phase through to delivery, ensuring system performance aligns with defined operational, quality, cost and delivery objectives. The DES Model Engineer will drive optimisation, bottleneck resolution and throughput improvement, ensuring programme KPIs are achieved through robust simulation modelling and cross-functional collaboration. Role & Responsibilities of the Lead Engineer: DES Model Lead development and delivery of the Discrete Event Simulation model from concept through to a fully detailed programme mimic aligned to scope and performance metrics Ensure DES models achieve defined JPH throughput targets and system OPR requirements, including cycle time, decoupling...
Engineering

Warwickshire, UK
05 Mar, 2026  
Lead Engineer
Position: Lead Engineer Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 + Bonus Monday - Friday Location: Somerset (Commutable from Yeovil, Wincanton, Bruton, Shepton Mallet, Bath & Surrounding areas) About the Role We are looking for an experienced Lead Engineer to drive engineering performance across a fast-paced food manufacturing site. You will lead the engineering team, ensure high equipment reliability, and support
Engineering

Somerset, UK
05 Mar, 2026  
Lead Engineer
Position: Lead Engineer Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 + Bonus Monday - Friday Location: Somerset (Commutable from Yeovil, Wincanton, Bruton, Shepton Mallet, Bath & Surrounding areas) About the Role We are looking for an experienced Lead Engineer to drive engineering performance across a fast-paced food manufacturing site. You will lead the engineering team, ensure high equipment reliability, and support
Engineering

Somerset, UK
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