Lead Project Engineer

Lead Project Engineer - Kuwait - Emerging Technology - Defence - Maritime - 2 Stage Interview Process -Global IT systems - up to £70k+ Yolk Recruitment are currently working closely with a Global Leader within the Maritime sector who are looking to hire a Lead Project Engineer based in the UK with some international travel.

The Lead Project Engineer is responsible for both the line management of Project Engineers and supporting and executing, managing, and coordinating a wide range of engineering projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. The ideal candidate will have an extensive background with management of a small team civil, mechanical, and electrical project engineers and will be expected to integrate their knowledge across multiple disciplines. This position requires strong project management skills, technical expertise, and the ability to collaborate with various stakeholders, including clients, contractors, and team members.

This role will also provide robust and collaborative co-ordination between the project and system engineering teams to deliver contract and project outcomes diligently and to the highest standard of quality and performance.

Responsibilities

Project Co-ordination:

• Line Management of a small team of Project Engineers including task assignments, performance management and team development.
• Support and oversea the end-to-end execution of multidisciplinary engineering projects, ensuring compliance with project goals and timelines.
• Support and prepare the planning, scheduling, and budgeting for assigned engineering activities.
• Coordinate with internal and external teams to manage resources effectively and resolve conflicts.
• Conduct regular technical reviews and report on progress, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.

Technical Leadership:

• Lead and provide technical guidance across civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering domains, ensuring alignment with project specifications and standards.
• Create, review and approve technical documentation, including drawings, schematics, specifications and bills of material and tooling.

Coordination:

• Ensure seamless integration between civil, mechanical, and electrical systems within project designs.
• Collaborate with other engineering teams to coordinate interfaces between structural, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, sensors and IT infra-structure components.
• Oversee the work of contractors and subcontractors, ensuring all engineering disciplines work cohesively and compliantly.
• Resolve design or technical issues related to the interaction of various engineering systems within the project.

Quality Assurance & Compliance:

• Ensure that all engineering deliverables meet local industry standards, regulatory requirements and design codes (as applicable), and quality benchmarks.
• Conduct on-site surveys and inspections to ensure compliance with design specifications and safety standards.
• Manage project documentation, ensuring it complies with local, legal and regulatory regulations and standards.
• Implement quality control procedures and oversee commissioning and final sign-off processes.

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

• The role requires both office work with field / site / client visits periodically.
• Field work may involve exposure to varying weather conditions and the physical demands of on-site project inspections.

Requirements, qualifications & experienceEducation & Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering (preferred).
• Professional Engineer (PE) qualified (desirable).

Experience:

• 6-10 years of experience in a project engineering leadership position, with significant experience in civil, mechanical, and electrical systems design, integration, commissioning and validation.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering multidisciplinary projects on time and within budget.
• Experience in both design and in-field operations and maintenance.

Technical Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering principles.
• Proficiency in using project management software such as MS Project or similar tools.
• Familiarity with CAD, CAE software (such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks etc.), and other relevant engineering tools.
• Strong understanding of building codes, safety regulations, and environmental standards.
• Experienced with RF propagation simulation tools and in-field RF testing (RF performance, RFI etc.) would be desirable.
• Design and integration of C2, C4 equipment and systems.