Engineering Team Leader - Project Management

Manufacturing Days Only £50,000 + 10% Bonus Private Healthcare

We are recruiting an experienced Engineering Project Team Leader to lead a multidisciplinary engineering function within a growing manufacturing business. This role would suit a strong project-focused engineer with either a mechanical or electronics background who enjoys leading teams, delivering complex projects, and shaping product development from concept through to production.

This is a days-only, Monday-Friday role offering long-term career progression in a technically advanced and stable environment.

• Lead, develop, and motivate a multidisciplinary team across R&D, design, and production engineering

• Provide clear strategic direction for engineering projects with effective resource planning

• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards

• Lead recruitment, training, and succession planning within the engineering function

• Manage the full product lifecycle from concept and prototyping through to testing, certification, and manufacturing handover

• Ensure products meet ventilation, energy efficiency, and safety standards

• Translate customer and commercial requirements into practical engineering solutions

• Ensure compliance with industry regulations, building standards, and environmental directives

• Oversee product testing, validation, and certification processes

• Manage external relationships with suppliers, test houses, and certification bodies

• Degree-qualified in Mechanical, Electronics, or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent)

• 6+ years' engineering experience, including 2+ years in a leadership role

• Strong project management capability within a manufacturing environment

• Solid experience using CAD (SolidWorks preferred)

• Knowledge of relevant manufacturing standards and regulatory compliance

• Salary: Up to £50,000 + 10% bonus

• Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm (37.5 hours)

• Holidays: 25 days + bank holidays

• Private healthcare