Elevation Recruitment are working with a global process engineering business to help them recruit a Lead Project Engineer for their site near Sheffield to drive high-impact projects from concept to completion
We’re looking for a seasoned Lead Project Engineer to take the helm on a variety of exciting, business-critical engineering projects ranging from £100K to £3M. If you're passionate about delivering complex projects safely, on time, and within budget—and thrive in a collaborative, high-performance environment—this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.
What You’ll Be Doing:
1. Take ownership of end-to-end engineering project delivery—from feasibility studies and cost estimation to execution, commissioning, and final handover.
2. Manage day-to-day project execution while supporting Senior Project Managers and a cross-disciplinary engineering team.
3. Lead the safe, timely, and budget-conscious delivery of multiple projects across operations in the UK and Ireland.
4. Oversee on-site activities including contractor management, permit-to-work systems, mechanical and electrical installations, and testing and commissioning.
5. Ensure all engineering work aligns with Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) standards and complies with statutory and internal policies.
6. Be a key player in creating a positive and inclus...