Lead Project Engineer, West Midlands

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong engineering leader with experience across systems engineering, power systems, automation, controls, and multidisciplinary project delivery within rail or critical infrastructure environments.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading multidisciplinary engineering teams across project delivery
• Overseeing systems engineering activities from design through commissioning
• Managing technical delivery, project risks, budgets, and quality processes
• Supporting testing, commissioning, and customer-facing engineering activities
• Driving engineering excellence, compliance, and operational performance
• Working closely with project management, supply chain, subcontractors, and customers

We’re particularly interested in professionals with experience in:

• Rail systems engineering and infrastructure projects
• Power generation, conversion, transmission & distribution
• PLCs, HMI systems, drives, and integrated control systems
• LV/MV variable speed drives and motors
• System integration on complex multidisciplinary projects
• On-site commissioning and compliance management

What’s on offer:

• Exciting and technically challenging projects
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Flexible working environment
• Competitive salary, bonus, and benefits package
• Collaborative engineering culture focused on innovation and delivery excellence

Candidates should be open to occasional UK and international travel, and able to work within highly regulated or critical infrastructure environments where background checks/security clearance may be required.