Project Lead Engineer

Henderson Scott

Posted 2 days ago, valid for 3 days

Chelmsford, Essex CM3 4SX, England

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The Project Lead Engineer position is located in Chelmsford, Essex, UK, focusing on advanced technology for space and high-energy physics applications.
Candidates are expected to have broad engineering knowledge across multiple disciplines and experience in leading projects, with a minimum of 5 years required.
The role includes responsibilities such as providing technical leadership, managing project governance, and serving as the main technical contact for customers.
Key skills include strong technical presentation abilities, risk management, and the capacity to handle customer expectations effectively.
The salary for this position is competitive, reflecting the expertise and experience required for this multidisciplinary engineering role.

Project Lead Engineer

Job Location: UK - Essex - ChelmsfordCategory: Developer/Engineer/Scientist

Role Overview

Exciting opportunities are available for Project Lead Engineers to join a growing team, working on cutting-edge technology for space, earth observation, astronomy, and high-energy physics applications.

The Project Lead Engineer will report to the Lead Engineering Manager and will be responsible for leading the design, development, and verification of products throughout the project lifecycle. This role requires expertise in tailoring project governance and lifecycle processes to mitigate risks and ensure successful delivery.

This is a multidisciplinary engineering role, requiring oversight and review of various functional engineering team inputs. The Project Lead Engineer will also serve as the main technical point of contact with customers.

Key Responsibilities

Provide clear technical leadership and direction to the project team.
Generate and maintain the Engineering Management Plan.
Ensure engineering governance throughout the project lifecycle.
Identify and manage technical risks and opportunities, including mitigation and capture activities.
Support bid processes and contribute to technical proposal writing.
Oversee configuration control of technical aspects of the product and project.

Essential Skills & Experience

Broad engineering knowledge across multiple disciplines.
Ability to manage customer expectations and prevent scope creep.
Strong technical presentation and document writing skills.

This role profile is not exhaustive, and responsibilities may evolve based on business needs.

Desired Behaviours & Attributes

Perform with Pride - Passion, confidence, resilience, and determination.
Act with Ownership - Accountability, energy, drive, ambition, and delivery focus.
Collaborate for Success - Build trust, embrace challenges, seek feedback, and contribute to team success.
Energise the Team - Be considerate, positive, celebrate successes, and manage emotions effectively.

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