Project Lead in Hounslow

Job description

Project Leader (Engineering) – Permanent

Location: Heathrow Airport, London

Hybrid Working: 3 days in the office, 2 days from home

Salary: £65,000 – £70,000 per annum + benefits

Benefits: 28 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays), Bupa medical cover, Competitive pension plan

Key Experience Snapshot

• Experience in material handling systems or working within a logistics process automation company
• Qualified in Project Management with proven expertise in engineering projects, ideally within material handling systems (Electrical/Mechanical/LLC/HLC/Safety)

The Role

As a Project Leader, you will take ownership of complex, high-impact projects from concept to delivery. You’ll manage multidisciplinary teams and liaise directly with clients, ensuring solutions are cutting-edge, delivered on time, on budget, and meet world-class engineering standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning and execution of engineering projects, owning the full project plan
• Act as technical lead for internal and external teams to ensure successful delivery
• Control and manage project budgets, identifying risks, opportunities, and scope changes
• Serve as a technical business partner to clients, ensuring high-quality system delivery
• Ensure health and safety requirements are analyzed and implemented in designs
• Continuously improve project delivery through best practices and process enhancements

What We’re Looking For:

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Controls Engineering
• Qualified in Project Management with proven expertise in engineering projects, ideally within material handling systems (Electrical/Mechanical/LLC/HLC/Safety)
• Strategic thinker with the ability to see the big picture
• Proven experience leading complex engineering projects and multidisciplinary teams
• Strong knowledge of project management tools and processes
• Experience in material handling systems is a significant advantage

What You’ll Get in Return:

• 28 days annual leave (plus public bank holidays)
• Bupa Medical Cover
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Aviva Pension plan
• Access to Achievers, recognition platform with rewards and discounts
• A challenging environment with great opportunities for career growth

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Hounslow

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

13-11-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English