Lead Project Engineer

Job description

Most broadcast environments talk about transformation. Very few actually modernise the infrastructure behind live sport.

This role is about leading the engineering projects that keep world-class sports production moving.

Why This Role

• Global leader in sports media + live production
• Real ownership across engineering projects and technical delivery
• High-impact work supporting premium live sports rights holders

The Company / Product

You’ll be joining a market-leading sports media business delivering content, production, and technical services across some of the biggest names in global sport. Think elite live events, major federations, premium rights holders, and large-scale broadcast operations.

What You’ll Be Working On

• Owning delivery of engineering projects end-to-end
• Leading technical workflows across broadcast + IT infrastructure
• Making key decisions on equipment selection, design, and procurement
• Delivering Broadcast IP network projects (SMPTE 2022 / 2110 / NMOS)
• Managing documentation including timelines, schematics, workflows, cable schedules
• Supporting facility upgrades, migrations, and expansion projects
• Line managing engineers and developing technical capability across the team
• Acting as a consultative lead on new business pitches, RFPs, and growth projects
• Driving reliability, service quality, and engineering excellence

Tech Stack / Environment

• Broadcast IP Networks
• SMPTE 2022 / 2110 / NMOS
• Broadcast systems + live production tech
• Networking / IT infrastructure
• Technical schematics / workflows / system design

What You’ll Bring

• Strong engineering background across Broadcast + IT
• Proven experience delivering technical projects
• Strong understanding of IP broadcast network design + implementation
• Ability to lead engineers and raise standards
• Comfortable owning technical decisions and driving delivery
• Strong stakeholder communication internally and externally

Ideal Profiles

• Lead Engineers in broadcast facilities / studios / OB / media operations
• Senior Broadcast Engineers ready to step into leadership
• Engineering Managers who still enjoy staying close to technical delivery

(Not a passive maintenance role — this is ownership, leadership, and delivery)

Location

• West London area
• Monday–Friday core hours

No need for a perfect CV to start the conversation.

If you’ve led broadcast engineering projects and want something with real ownership, let’s talk.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

23-04-2026

Profession type

ICT

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